KAVALA

1. KAVALA

2. Kavala is an
important port οn
the Balkan
Peninsula.
Neapolis
Christoupolis
Kavala
are its historical
names.

3. It has been inhabited
since Neolithic times.

4. It gains great
prosperity during
the Macedonian
after Philip II

5. In the time of Romans
upgraded the major
commercial port Via
Egnatia road who run
through it, but at the
same time it was made
the target of Goth raids.

6. Apostle Paul
comes to Neapoli
to preach the
Christian faith in
Europe.
Byzantine times,
when the town
was given the
name
"Christoupolis”

7. This is an important monument in
the city. It is an old aqueduct

8. Liberated in the early
twentieth century, it
was an international
centre of tobacco
trade and hub of
cultural activities.

9. Kabala's history is alive
at every step you take.
In the Archeological
Museum , there are
unique exhibitions, such
as remains of
Parthenon's Temple and
others from the whole
region

10. The prefecture of
Kavala is situated in
the centre of East
Macedonia.

11. It is stretched
between the Nestos
River from the east
and Strimonas River
from the west.

12. From the
south it is
bordered by
the Aegean
Sea

13. Kavala is separated into 4
Provinces:
The Province of Kavala
with its capital, Kavala.

14. The Province of Pageo
with its capital,
Eleftheroupolis.

15. The Province of Nestos
with its capital,
Chrisoupolis.

16. The Province of
island Thassos with
its capital, Limenas

17. Kavala is for the tourist, a
pole of attraction for its
2,500 years of history, the
harmonious coexistence of
modern with the old, the
combination of the
mountain with the sea, the
varied cultural events,
which are held in modern
and ancient theaters and
the chances for several
excursions to such places as
in the nearby bright green
island of Thassos and the
archaeological area of
Filippi.

18. Kavala today is a great and modern . It is the most
beautiful city in Macedonia

19. Enjoy α stroll along the waterfront

20. αnd run your eyes over the fishing boats.

21. Υοu can find a beach within a stone's
throw from the city center.

22. The port connects Καναlα and Thassos as
well as other islands in the Aegean Sea by
ship and ferry.

23. Ιn the city center the old tobacco warehouses still give forth α strong
smell of tobacco, although most of them have been transformed into
night clubs, cafes or malls.

24. The castle is the
trade mark of
the city. The fist
wall was built in
the 5th century
b.c., to fortify
the city of
Neapolis.

25. When you arrive at the Castle, you can get a fantastic view of Thasos and
a noble city lying before your eyes.

26. The old city builted on a peninsula

27. with traditional houses

28. and the ancient aqueduct

29. The town hall

30. The library

31. The port for the fishing boats

32. The central square

33. The conservatory

34. The port

36. Summer water sports

38. Prolonged coasts with crystal sea water

44. FILIPPI
During your visit to Kavala do not
miss the opportunity to visit the
ancient theatre of Philippi, an
important monument of the region.

45. The town was founded by
the people of Thassos, but
took the name from
Philip B' father of
Alexander the Great in
356 b.c

46. It is located at a distance of
15 km from Kavala and,
thanks to conscientious
archaeological digging work,
it currently offers visitors
deep insight into the ancient
Greek, Roman an Byzantine
history.

47. You can visit the Ancient
Theatre, the Town Walls,
The Roman Forum,
Basilicas dating back to
the old Christian times…

48. Saint Paul the Apostle
stopped off in Filippi
and founded the first
Christian Church in
Europe, also in Zygaktis
river he baptized the
first Christian woman
in Europe, Lydia
Filippesia (Lydia from
Filippi).

49. In the summer the
ancient theatre hosts
cultural events, with
emphasis on ancient
Greek tragedies and
comedies.

50. All over the island
there are amazing
beaches and is a great
challenge to the
visitors and a binding
promise of enjoyment.
Access to Thassos is
very easy as there are
many daily
connections by ferry-
boat .
THE ISLAND OF THASSOS

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