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Kavala

Kavala

Kavala is a city in northern Greece, the principal seaport of eastern Macedonia and the capital of Kavala regional unit.

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Get in

Getting to Kavala

Kavala is a major port. It is possible to reach it by ferry from Lemnos, and several other north Aegean islands. With a bit of careful planning, or aimless wandering, it is possible to reach Kavala from almost any Greek island with a ferry via other islands. A modern marina for sailing or motorboats offers all services.

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    Kavala International Airport
See

Worth seeing

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    Harbour

    It is the central point for recreational, commercial, business and tourist activity.

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    Agios Nikolas

    With a mosaic showing the landing of the Apostle Paul in Kavala on Kontouriotou Street, it's a “must-see place”.

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    Roman Aqueduct

    Well-preserved, it was cleaned and repaired few years ago.

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    Castle

    Its biggest part was built in the 15th century.

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    Halil Bey Complex

    The mosque of Halil Bey dated at the beginning of the 20th century, an older minaret on the side probably of the 16th century, and a medrese.

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    Mohamed Ali House

    Mohamed Ali was born in 1769 in Kavala and lived there until he was 30 years old.

Do

Things to do

Sailing boat rental. Several companies offer their boats at the harbor of Kavala or Irakliza. phionasailing, kavalayachting, egeasyachting, North Sailing. Worthwhile destinations for a sailing voyage from Kavala are the islands of Thasos, Samothrace, Lemnos and Agios Efstratios. Motor boat rental. Diving. Diving schools are at the harbor of Kavala and in the suburb Palio. Jet skiing, water ski.

Eat

Where to eat

People in Greece usually eat late in the evening (21:00 - 24:00), so during the day some taverns, psistaries and restaurants might be closed. However, tsipouradika and fast food restaurants are open all day long. In general calculate €15 per person for meal plus drinks in Kavala.

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    Nemesis

    One of the cheapest restaurants directly at the promenade.

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    Pizza Napolitana

    Pizzeria directly at the harbour, good pizza but loud traffic noise.

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    Konstantinoupoli
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    Palladio
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    Oreia Mitilini

    Typical big tourist restaurant at the harbour.

How locals move

Getting around Kavala the local way

  • Get inIt is possible to reach it by ferry from Lemnos, and several other north Aegean islands.
  • Get inWith a bit of careful planning, or aimless wandering, it is possible to reach Kavala from almost any Greek island with a ferry via other islands.
  • Go nextThassos can be visited as a day trip from Kavala, but it is worth to spend several days there.
  • Go nextXanthi: famous for its carnival and picturesque Old Town Lemnos and Agios Efstratios Island: Reachable by ferry boat from Kavala.
  • Go nextReachable by ferry boat via Alexandroupolis Nestos: About 30 km east of Kavala lies the nature reserve of the Nestos river, an area of unique natural beauty and wildlife Serres & Serres (region) is a provincial town on the way to Bulgaria.

From Wikivoyage: Kavala, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-07.

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