Kavala
Seat of the prefecture: Kavala Kavala, Eleftheroupoli, Nea Peramos, Philippi, Chryssoupoli.
The prefecture of Kavala is one of the 13 prefectures of Macedonia. It occupies the northeastern part of Macedonia, it borders to the prefectures of Drama, Xanthi and Serres and it is also bathed by the Aegean Sea. It includes Thassos Island as well as other small nearby islands.
The prefecture of Kavala is known for its abundant natural beauty characterized by green forests, great mountainous landscapes and beaches with clear blue waters. In the prefecture lies the mountain Pageo with its ancient gold mines and the river Nestos , one of the biggest in Greece and, at the same time, a very important wetland habitat.
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The prefecture of Kavala attracts many tourists thanks to its countless natural beauties, the long history of its seat, the important archaeological sites, the traditional settlements, the Byzantine monuments and its great sandy beaches.
The city of Kavala
Its numerous historical monuments are evidence of the rich past of the city. A stroll along the slab-paved streets of the Old Town will certainly take you back to the past and the rich history of the city. On the top of the hill still stands the majestic Venetian castle from where you can enjoy an excellent view of the area. You should visit the Imaret Mosque , built in 1817 by Mehmet Ali, which is the most representative Muslim mosque in Greece. You should also visit Mehmet Ali’s house , in front of which, centrally on Panagia Square, stands his bronze statue. The old arched aqueduct of the 16th century, today called Kamares, is an admirable historical monument.
Other interesting points in the city are the old tobacco warehouses, the Heroes Monument in the green municipal garden, the Grand Club, the picturesque port and the small traditional shops. The city is strewn with many churches, which are decorated with beautiful frescoes. Such churches are these of Agios Pavlos (St. Paul), Prophitis Ilias (Prophet Elias), Agios Silas (St. Silas) and the Monastery Lazariston (Lazarists). Kavala also has an Archaeological and a Folk Arts Museum.
To the northeast of Kavala, built on the foothills of Pageo Mountain, lies Eleftheroupoli
Nea Peramos
Chryssoupoli
The archaeological site of Philippi is the most important in East Macedonia. It includes, among others, an archaeological museum, a Paleolithic settlement, an ancient theatre, the acropolis, a part of the ancient agora, a temple of Egyptian deities and the prison where Apostle Paul was kept.
The prefecture of Kavala offers a variety of beaches with clear blue waters, where you can enjoy the sun, the sea and water sports. The most popular are: Periyali, Rapsani, Kalamitsa, Batis, Tosca, Palio, Iraklitsa. Many of them have won the blue flag environmental award.
For the lovers of mountain beauty, Pageo Mountain is ideal for exploration, as well as for winter sports in the Pageo ski centre.
The prefecture of Kavala is a place that has everything! It offers a range of settings for your vacation, starting from the long beaches and the enchanting rivers and ending at the majestic mountains and the big forests. The diversity of the landscape, the harmonious combination of modern with past and its interesting historical monuments give the prefecture a special value and beauty. Visit it to experience unique moments.
By bus: There is frequent daily service with KTEL busses to and from Athens and Thessalonica to Kavala.By car: You can get to Kavala by car via the Athens-Thessalonica National Road.
The distance from Athens is 680 km
By Air: Daily flights from the Eleftherios Venizelos Airport of Athens to Megas Alexandros airport of Kavala.By Ferry: There is frequent daily ferry and hydrofoil service from Kavla to Thassos Island. There are also ferry connections to the North Aegean islands (Lemnos, Lesvos, Agios Efstratios and Chios).
Municipality of Kavala
2510 451300
Thessalonica Bus Depot (KTEL)
2310 525530
Kavala Hospital
2510 292000
Kavala Airport
25910 53273
Kavala Police Dept.
2510 223167
Eleftherios Venizelos (Athens) Airport
210 3530000
Kavala Traffic Police
2510 223174
Kavala Taxi
2510 232001-4
Kavala Tourist Police
2510 222905
Kavala Post Office
2510 223540
Kavala Port Authority
2510 223716, 224472
Arch. & Byzantine Collection of Kavala
2510 228689
Kavala Bus Depot (KTEL)
2510 222111
Archaeological Museum of Kavala
2510 222335
Athens Bus Depot (KTEL)
210 5129407
