Xanthi

The Lady of Thrace

• Top Attractions

  Top attractions, top sights, archaeological sites, museums, monasteries, beaches, picturesque places, special places, photos, panoramic photos, virtual tours, etc.

• Archaeological Sites

  Archaeological sites, classical antiquity, roman history, byzantine history, medieval history, venetian, etc.

• Museums

  Museums, archaeological museums, byzantine museums, history museums, galleries, folklore museums, coin museums, maritime museums, war museums, etc.

• Monasteries

  Monasteries, nunneries, places of worship, etc.

• History

  According to mythology, here was the stronghold of the god Ares and also of Boreus. The labor of Hercules with the horses of Diomedes is also connected with Lake Vistonida. Findings of Neolithic settlements were identified in Lafrouda, Diomedia, Melissa, Thermes and elsewhere. In ancient times, it was a village located at the crossing of the river Kossinitis-Kosynthos, right at …

• Culture

  January 8 The Custom of Babos or Mami in N. Kessani and Mangana. It's the celebration of feminism. Early Spring 15-day carnival spree in Xanthi and the custom of Kamila or Tsiamala in Stavroupoli and other villages End of summer early Autumn Old Town Festivals, 15-day artistic performances in Xanthi Hadjidakeio Choral Festival. Dedicated to Manos Hatzidakis in Xanthi Demokriteia, …

• Activities

  In the narrows of Nestos the visitor can enjoy a variety of sports activities, such as canoe-kayak, flying fox, trekking, parapente, cycling, etc. CENTRAL RHODOPI MOUNTAIN RANGE The Central Rhodope Mountain Range, life and state of Flora and Fauna, stretches across the Greek-Bulgarian border in an area approaching 2,000,000 acres, a world that promises you the indulgence of all five …

• Sea & Mountain

  Mountain and sea, beaches, picturesque beaches, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, canyons, mountain shelters, etc.

• Photographs

  Photographs and Images, monument photographs, beautiful photographs, etc.

• Information

  Travel information, weather forecast, ship schedules, bus schedules, airplane schedules, useful phone numbers, coastguard, police station, town hall, etc.