Eastern Macedonia and Thrace

Region · 🇬🇷 Greece

Population 562,201

Area 14,161 km²

Time zone Europe/Athens

Official website www.pamth.gov.gr

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Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Essentials

This selection spans the historical and natural landmarks of northeastern Greece. It features the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Philippi, home to Roman and early Christian ruins, and the Byzantine fortress of Kavala. The list includes the unique marble-pebbled beaches and ancient agora of Thasos, the medieval Gattilusi towers of Samothrace, and the 60-meter-high Livaditis Waterfall in the Rodopi Mountains.

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Editor's Choice

This selection highlights the archaeological heritage of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. It features the UNESCO-listed city of Philippi, known for its Roman forum and early Christian basilicas. On the island of Thasos, the list covers the ancient Agora, the Gate of Zeus and Hera with its preserved reliefs, and the Acropolis overlooking the Aegean. Further east, the ruins of Abdera represent an influential ancient Greek city-state and the birthplace of the philosophers Democritus and Protagoras.

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Nature's Hidden Gems

This collection highlights the diverse natural landscapes of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. It features the 60-meter high Livaditis Waterfall in the Rodopi Mountains and the natural rock-carved lagoon of Giola on Thassos. The list includes remote mountain infrastructure like the Yiannis Panagiotou refuge and traditional forest shelters, alongside specialized museums dedicated to the Nestos Delta ecosystem and the multimillion-year-old geological history of the Fylakto petrified forest.

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Museums & Galleries

Explore the cultural landscape of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace through a collection spanning Neolithic treasures, industrial heritage, and specialized contemporary art. This list features the monumental Kouros of Thasos, the industrial history of Kavala’s tobacco trade, and the strategic World War II bunkers of the Metaxas Line. From the Sanctuary of the Great Gods in Samothrace to the ethnographic traditions of Xanthi’s Old Town, these sites document the region's transition from antiquity to the modern era.

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Coastal Highlights

This collection highlights the diverse coastline of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, spanning the mainland and the islands of Thasos and Samothrace. It features unique geological formations like the marble-pebbled shores of Saliara and the ancient marble quarries of Alyki. The list includes urban sandy beaches in Kavala, shallow family-friendly bays near Xanthi, and secluded naturist-friendly spots, offering a comprehensive look at the region's varied maritime landscape.

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Historic Fortresses and Ruins

Eastern Macedonia and Thrace feature a diverse range of defensive and civic engineering works spanning from antiquity to the Ottoman era. This selection highlights the 16th-century Kamares aqueduct and the Byzantine-Ottoman fortress in Kavala, alongside the ancient maritime defenses of Thasos. These sites, including the 4th-century BC Tower of Thimonia and the multi-layered Acropolis of Thasos, demonstrate the region's strategic importance and architectural evolution across two millennia.

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