The lighthouse, Alexandroupoli’s emblem The lighthouse stands 27m tall, six storeys of stone steps, and its light can be seen 37km away. It’s hard not to notice the city’s main and most luminous attraction, which has stood in the port since 1880. Tirelessly guiding seafarers, on nautical maps it is still listed with the town’s
The thermal springs of Evros Whether in need of bodily or spiritual renewal or you just craving a hot bath, take a pause at Trajanopolis. The brick-domed hostel for world-weary travellers was reputed for the healing powers of the springs even back in the 14th century. Take note of the piping in the walls, an
A granite mass covers the remotest island of the Aegean, with mountainous soil and verdant mountains. On a clear day you can see the peak of Trojan Idi from the island’s highest peak, Feggari (1649 meters). Flora The island is immersed in dense vegetation. The trees that dominate are olive, oak, chestnut, maple, cedar and
The coastline that stretches from Mesimvria to Makri is a magnificently blue strip of pristine waters teamed with beautiful sandy and pebbly beaches. Originally a fishing village, Makri lies on the south part of the region, a 10-minute drive from Alex/poli and attracts both locals and tourists. You’ll have the chance to swim in emerald
St. Nicholas cathedral and the two schools complex is a structural gem in the city of Alexandroupolis. Built in the neo-classical style, the complex represents the diptych of Greek Education and Christian Orthodox Faith and Worship. St. Nicholas Cathedral lies in the middle. What with the first residents of the city being seamen, they honoured
