Kavala
Gorgeous scenery, fascinating historical monuments, superb beaches,
plus all the services and facilities accompanying sound tourist development,
await the visitor to Kavala, one of the gems of Eastern Macedonia.
A city with a distinguished past, Kavala occupies the site of ancient
Neapolis. Its buildings rise like the tiers of an amphitheater up
the slopes of Mt. Simvolo, overlooking the picturesque harbor.
Although a modem business center, Kavala, is amply endowed with charms
to attract and captivate any visitor, for it has managed to hold on
to many features of its former appearance, resulting in a graceful
balance of old and new. The spacious squares, contemporary constructions,
shops and warehouses on the West Side of the city blend harmoniously
with the old houses with their gardens and enclosed balconies that
jut out over the flagstones of the narrow alleyways on the East Side.
Traditional and modern meet and merge both in Kavala's architecture
and its layout. Furthermore, its up-to-date facilities for tourists,
its nightclubs and its tavernas provide all the amenities while offering
endless possibilities for a most pleasant stay. Kavala's harbor is
particularly beguiling, filled with dozens of brightly colored fishing
kayaks bobbing up and down at the quay before they set out at twilight,
lamps lit for the night's adventure. Among the city's impressive landmarks
are the old walls, the Byzantine castle, and the Kamares - the aqueduct
erected by Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century - Mehmet Ali's
house (18th century) and the Imaret, a Turkish building. If You like
to swim and eat fresh fish, then head for the lovely beaches and friendly
tavernas not far from town at such places as Kalamitsa, Palio, Nea
Iraklitsa, Raspani, Perigiali, and Nea Peramos. Other villages in
attractive settings are Agios Silas, with its homonymous monastery,
Palia Kavala, Krioneri, Korifes and Stavros on a hill, for those who
collect views. |
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