ancient ruins
Philippi Archaeological Site
A UNESCO-listed ancient city in northern Greece where the Apostle Paul established Europe's first Christian congregation.
52 km · about 60 min drive
East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece · Europe
Xánthi sits on the route: 5 minutes from Peteinós, 59km from Giola Natural Pool, Thassos.
Xánthi is a town located in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. With a population of 48,221, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Xánthi sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Xánthi to your route.
Xanthi (Greek: Ξάνθη, Xánthi [ˈksanθi]) is a city in the region of Western Thrace in northeastern Greece. It is the capital of the Xanthi regional unit of the region of East Macedonia and Thrace.
Amphitheatrically built on the foot of Rhodope mountain chain, the city is divided by the Kosynthos River, into the westRead more
part, where the old and the modern town are located, and the east part that boasts a rich natural environment. The old part of town ("Palia Poli") is known throughout Greece for its distinctive architecture, combining many Byzantine Greek churches with neoclassical mansions of Greek merchants from the 18th and 19th centuries and Ottoman-Era mosques. Other landmarks in Xanthi include the Archaeological Museum of Abdera and the Folklore and Historical Museum. Because of the beauty that characterizes both the city and the wider region, Xanthi is often called "the Lady and Noblewoman of Thrace",
Xanthi is famous throughout Greece (especially Macedonia and Thrace) for its annual spring carnival (Greek: καρναβάλι) which has a significant role in the city's economy. Over 40 cultural associations from around Greece participate in the carnival program. The festivities which take place during the period include concerts, theatre plays, music and dance nights, exhibitions, a cycling event, games on the streets, and re-enactments of old customs.
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Xánthi is located in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 41.1349 latitude, 24.8880 longitude.
Xánthi has a population of approximately 48,221 people, making it a town in Greece.
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ancient ruins
A UNESCO-listed ancient city in northern Greece where the Apostle Paul established Europe's first Christian congregation.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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Elegant 16th-century Ottoman arch bridge spanning the Arda River in a wild Rhodope gorge near Ardino, reached by a short mountain road: a legendary photo stop steeped in folklore.
57 km · about 65 min drive
natural wonder
Stunning natural rock pool carved into the edge of a cliff on the Greek island of Thassos, filled with warm seawater.
59 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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