The Old Town. The historical core of the town and a protected settlement since 1976, it constitutes valuable cultural capital for today’s town and the broader region of Thrace. An “open-air” museum filled with mansions, narrow lanes, churches and pretty squares.
The clock in the Central Square of the town, the tobacco warehouses as well as the bazaar that takes place every Saturday, complement the colourful picture of Xanthi.
The River Nestos, with its Delta and straits, a watery route of exceptional beauty and with particular interest for nature lovers. It is perfect for extreme sports (canoeing, rafting), horse riding, walking, biking, bird watching, archery and jeep trails.
Lake Vistonida, an important wetland that is home to over 320 species of bird. Next to it, Porto Lagos, with the monastery of Agios Nikolaos will impress every visitor and pilgrim.
The waterfall of Livaditis, the tallest waterfall in the Balkans. Drymos forest, the forest village of Erymanthos, Stavroupoli with the best-preserved and impressive Macedonian tomb in Thrace. Abdera, the land of Democritus with the celebrated archaeological site of Abdera, not to mention the “Pomakochoria” (Pomak villages), known for their cultural and architectural uniqueness and for their local products. All destinations that every visitor should include in their itinerary.
The Folklore Museum, the Natural history Museum, the Art Gallery, the house of Manos Hadjidakis, the holy monasteries that are located a short distance from Xanthi, the churches that can be found scattered from the Old Town to the new districts.
