Town on the coast of Xanthi, near the Nestos river. It is built near the ancient city of Abdera which dates from around the mid-7th century BC. According to mythology, the city was founded by Hercules in honor of his friend Abderos. Avdera was the homeland of the philosophers Democritus, Leucippus, Hecataeus, Anaxarchus, thw sophist Protagoras, and the astronomer Vion. West of the port, is Skala of Avdera with a large white sandy beach, which is an ideal destination to enjoy the sunset. On Shrove Monday, there is a kite flying competition and feast with traditional music. In the last ten days of July, Democritia cultural events take place, which last for five days.

Village of the prefecture of Xanthi; one of the Pomakochoria. In the Pomak settlements of mountainous Xanthi, a folk tradition surviving to this day refers to a group suicide of young girls during the Ottoman period. According to this tradition, the girls were forced to jump from a high and steep rock, being tied together by each other’s hair, to avoid being captured by the Ottomans. In some versions of this tradition, it is mentioned that in the places where the girls fell, various female objects such as rings were found later.

The National Park of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace is a wetland complex that extends to about 930,000 acres. It consists of Nestos Delta as well as Vistonida and Ismarida lagoons. The national park was founded in 2008, with the view of protecting the rich flora and fauna of the area. There are two information centers for the national park: the Information Center of Lake Vistonida, at the western entrance of Porto Lagos, as well as the Information Center of the Nestos Delta, in Keramoti of the Regional Unit of Kavala. National Park of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace

The Mountains of Vyrsini, also known as Megalo Livadi, is a mountain range in Thrace, on the Greek-Bulgarian border. Located between the regional units of Rodopi and Evros, it is a natural continuation of the mountain range of Eastern Rhodope to the east. To the south of the mountain range, a complex of picturesque villages known as the Pomakochoria is the homeland of the Greek Pomak community. Scattered prehistoric rock paintings have been found in an area very close to the peak Chilia. The mountains are covered with deciduous oak forests; the flora also includes species such as elms, grey alders, willows, plane trees, poplars, but also beech forests. Bellflowers, fringed pinks, various wild orchids, and violas grow here.

Village of the region of Drama, next to the river Nestos. The village has special natural beauty, rich flora and fauna. There are also ruins of ancient monuments and arched bridges and churches. JTI Target (video)

Village on the Greek-Bulgarian border. It is built on the slopes of western Rodopi at an altitude of 770 meters. It is one of the Pomakochoria of Xanthi. Its inhabitants work in agriculture and livestock breeding. There are dozens of caves in the area.

Villages in the regional units of Xanthi, Rodopi, and Evros with a Pomak population. Due to the mountainous nature of the area, the Pomak villages are quite isolated. As a result, they have preserved the traditional architecture of the houses and their unique culture. The hospitable residents are primarily engaged in tobacco cultivation, particularly the Basma variety. National Geographic gkthrace - Pomak song (video)

City next to the Nestos. It is a tobacco cultivation center and has several old stone houses with architectural interest as well as newer ones with neoclassical influences. Here you can find opportunities for kayaking, car racing, climbing, archery, etc. It is the place of origin of Katerina Sakellaropoulou, president of Greece. Municipality of Xanthi (video)

The impressive relief of a river The Straits of Nestos is a narrow valley or wide gorge formed by the flow of the waters of the river Nestos. It extends parallel to the riverbed of Nestos, occupying approximately 23,800 acres, between the settlements of Stavroupoli and Toxotes. The impressive relief of the area, with steep rocky areas and caves, and the intense meanders of the river create a natural landscape of special beauty. The Straits of Nestos are an important habitat with a great variety of flora and fauna. It is an area of ​​exquisite beauty. It has been designated as a NATURA 2000 area. Within this magnificent landscape, almost on the edge of the rocks and parallel to the riverbed, the railway line crosses a magnificent landscape. The line connects Thessaloniki with the towns of Thrace. Apart from the train, however, a path suitable for hiking links the settlement of Galani with Stavroupoli and Leivaditis. Visitors to the Nestos Straits are lucky, since in several parts there are opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, rafting, ziplining, and hiking in an environment of incomparable beauty. Suggestions for Canoe Kayak and Rafting in Drama Nestos-Rodopi trail (topoguide) Municipality of Nestos (video)

Settlement in the region of Xanthi. After the Treaty of Lausanne, refugees from Eastern Thrace and Asia Minor settled here. The name of the village (meaning "archers") probably came from its older name, Oxylar, from the Turkish okcu, which means "archer". The area is ideal for alternative tourism and activities such as canoeing, climbing, archery, cycling and walks along the Nestos. The route (Stavroupolis-Toxotes) is easy and the descent takes about 4.5 hours. During the descent, the visitor has the opportunity to enjoy the natural landscape and to observe the birds. Visit Thrace  

Chrysoupolis is a town in the center of Nestos plain and the center of agricultural production in the wider area. Its name means "golden town". Various agricultural products are grown in large areas around the town, and livestock breeding is equally developed.  Visit Kavala