Xanthi

Xanthi's old town and its folklore museum are a window into the past. If you are here in February, you don't want to miss the town's carnival.

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A panoramic view that includes the old and the contemporary town of Xanthi.
photo: taver / CC BY-ND 2.0

Xanthi Attractions

The arched stone bridge over Kompsatos river and hills covered by bushes in the background.
photo: Ggia / CC BY-SA 3.0
distant ≈ 38km
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Byzantine Bridge of Kompsatos River

Iasmos

A scenic old stone bridge at the entrance to the wildlife refuge Poas-Dichalas. If you're on the Egnatia motorway, it deserves a shortstop.

A picture showing excavation findings and more specifically, sarcophagus at the cemetery of Abdera.
photo: tomasz przechlewski / CC BY 2.0
distant ≈ 34.4km
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Archaeological Site of Ancient Abdera

In antiquity, Abdera was an important town. Today it lays in ruins. Better visit the museum first and the archaeological site right after.

A narrow stone street between colorful buildings with traditional architecture in the old town of Xanthi.
photo: Serge Traveler / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Old City of Xanthi

The center of Xanthi has colorful buildings and mansions, antique shops, and cafes in a fairytale atmosphere full of history.

Xanthi Beaches

A picture showing a part of the Arogi Fanari Beach at the area of Rhodope.
photo: Dimitris Siskopoulos / CC BY 2.0
distant ≈ 44.7km
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Arogi Fanari Beach

Long, wide, and sandy, Arogi Fanari beach has bars that provide beanbags and loungers, and enjoys easy access to nearby villages.

A photo showing the waves breaking on the sandy beach of Mesis at Rhodope area.
photo: Sir Adavis / CC BY 2.0
distant ≈ 48.1km
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Mesi Beach

Komotini

Sandy beach with relatively shallow waters. Arogi and Mesi beaches are located between two lagoons full of birds. A blessed place.

A photo showing the beach of Fanari Port of Rhodope by the tavernas and the buildings of the Fanari settlement.
photo: Ggia / CC BY-SA 3.0
distant ≈ 40.2km
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Fanari Port Beach

A beach accessible to persons with disabilities. Never crowded, even that it is on the seafront of a small town. An unexpected experience.

Xanthi Why visit?

  • Inhabited at least since the 11th century AD by Thracian tribes.
  • A rich tobacco-producing town since the 16th century.
  • Probably named after Amazon ruler Xanthi.

Xanthi Day Trips

A central pedestrian street of Komotini with boutiques and shop displays on both sides.
photo: Northwinter
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Komotini

A religious and cultural crossroad where Christians and Muslims live harmoniously for centuries. The food in close-by Muslim villages is yummy.

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