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traveloturc Says: The Medieval Aqueduct, is work of the Byzantine period, which held extensive repairs during the Ottoman rule, particularly during the reign of Suleyman the Magnificent and Legislator (1530 AD approx.) This double arch structure was designed to bridge the peninsula of Panagia...
traveloturc Says: In the Old Town Square you can find the house that Mehmet Ali, founder and Governor of the last Egyptian dynasty, was born. This beautiful building, based on Macedonian architecture, is considered to be the property of Egypt . The "konak" of Mehmet Ali consists of two parts,...
traveloturc Says: The Imaret, a big edifice of the late Ottoman period, a classic example of Islamic architecture located on the west side of the peninsula of Panagia (old town). Its largest part was built, between 1817-1821 by the founder of the last Egyptian dynasty, Mehmet Ali Pasha. For...
traveloturc Says: One of the most intense elements of the image of Kavala is its citadel. While it stands on the top of the peninsula of Virgin Mary (Panagia) it is tied up in a harmonious total with the houses of the homonymous historical district that extended all around it in tiers. It is...
Tobacco story III (The smell still remains...)
Sojna Says: The decline of this tobacco era begins between 1930 and 1950, with the application of new production methods and the importation of “Virginia” tobacco, that gradually replaced the local “basmas” species and favoured the big monopolies. All of the tobacco factories will be...
Sojna Says: The Castle and the Acropolis was built in the 15th century, on the ruins of an older Byzantine castle. The outer walls embraced the whole peninsula of Panagia, which was then the core of the settlement. The city start expanding outside the walls, only after 1864. Nowadays,...
Tobacco story II (The echo of workers’ struggles)
Sojna Says: In the next years and decades, while the profits for the tobacco merchants became higher and higher, the conditions of work in the factories were really hard. This caused series of strikes and demonstrations, during the first decades of the 20th century, in which a lot of...
The City Hall and other buildings on Kyprou street
Sojna Says: Kavala’ s City Hall is definitely the most impressive building of the city, with a totally diverse architectural style, that resemples Hungarian castle. Not surprisingly, since it was the house of a Hungarian tobacco merchant, baron Pierre Herzog. It was built in 1885, it...
1 Review and 22 Opinions There are several decent hotels in Kavala, but to my taste, they are kind of impersonal. The most...
KUPA: Don't Miss The Fresh Seafood!
traveloturc Says: Kavala is seafood and the restaurant named KUPA situated in the entrance of the city from the east side is a good exampleWe found his restaurants many years ago with my wife and after so many years ...nothing has change.affordable od quality seafood and friendly staff ......
traveloturc Says: Situated in the old port area just in front of ferry port vey nice and clean restaurant..Specially I like the staff because we ae the fan of the same football team which is Fenerbahçe...sea food is delicious octopusses in the vinaigre with steaned mussels )))
Cafe - Bars at Karaoli Dimitriou square: Easy atmosphere, excellent music
Sojna Says: Two of my favorite café – bars, “Nikiforos” and “Nisi”, are located in the same shady square - Karaoli Dimitriou square, at the beginning of Kountouriotis street - where you can enjoy coffee or drinks, day or night, in a very relaxed and easy atmosphere. “Nisi” also...
Palladio café – restaurant: An oasis in the city center
Sojna Says: This is a historical café – restaurant, with very good dishes and a lot of appetites to accompany an “ouzo”, or a cold beer. Actually, the reason that I record this as “nightlife”, is because it’ s open all around the clock and it’ s my favorite spot to end a night out (with...
Sojna Says: This very old shop brings a bit of oriental scents in our everyday life. Stop by and you’ll be enchanted by the variety of teas, herbs and spices, from all over the world. You‘ll be inspired to make your own mixes and you can also be informed about the therapeutic elements...
The bazaar of Saturday morning: Mix with the locals
Sojna Says: The bazaar that takes place every Saturday morning at Faliro Park gives you the opportunity to dive into the city’ s routine. Plus, you can find fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and other local products such as ouzo, tsipouro, olives, honey, almonds, etc.
Jenniflower Says: Luggage with wheels is always a good idea, wherever you are travelling. Whether snowy/wet/sunny/warm or cold weather, layer your clothing. Always remember to bring a cap/hat that covers your head and neck for when it gets hot, as well as sunglasses. Sunscreen (Factor 35 is...
Sojna Says: This is a very special experience and you should be prepared to surrender to the healing qualities of mother earth! The therapeutic clay of Krinides is well known by the end of last century, for its beneficial effects to the skin, as well as to almost all body systems. The...
bchurchill Says: While visiting the castle at Kavala there was a Turkish Band playing in the courtyard, finding live music is always a treat. The locals advised that different bands play most weekends during the summer.
mikey_e Says: I only stopped in Kavala on my way between Xanthi and Thessaloniki and thus was not able to take advantage of this beautiful swimming and suntanning spot, but several children and a few German women were making the best of it. If you climb up to the Panagia and explore...
miman Says: Kavala is the star of Eastern Makedonia and its historical crossroads. It has existed since Neolithic times and is said to have been host to St Paul's first port of call to preach the bible. The Romans, Goths, Huns, Normans have at various times taken an interest in the...
prleprle Says: Here are some historical facts about this interesting city: Founded in 7th Century BC, Kavala at first was called Neapolis and was an supporter of Athens for many years in its war against Sparta. From 350 B.C, Philip II, king of Macedonia, who gave his name to the nearby...
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The small... big city - Kavala is the city where I live currently and I have lived the biggest part of my life, so it is not very easy to see it through a touristic perspective. Would I choose Kavala for my holidays? I’d...
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We spent our vacation and honey moon on Thassos island and decided to visit city of Kavala that is nearby on mainland. So, we took the ferryboat and.... soon we reach white city of KJavala. View on......
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Kavala is the city where I live currently and I have lived the biggest part of my life, so it is not very easy to see it through a touristic perspective. Would I choose Kavala for my holidays? I’d...
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I didn't think I would go to Kavala when I was planning my trip through northern Greece. I read what the city had to offer, which did seem interesting, but I didn't believe that it merited a stopover,...
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Even though Kavala is a small town (counting around 80.000 people) it is one of Greece's attractions. With it's scenic view it is the ideal place for a visit when one travels to Greece!
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Kavala is the second largest city in northern Greece, The city was founded by settlers from Thasos in about the 6th century BC, who called it Neapolis ("new city") In the Roman Era Kavala became a......
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