Capital of the homonymous prefecture, the city of Kavala is situated in Eastern Macedonia at a point of great strategical importance, on the Egnatia road, which joins Europe to Asia. Built in amphitheatric shape, beside the azure waters of the northern Aegean and surrounded by the mountain chain of Simbolo, Kavala combines the beauties of the mountain with those of the sea and offers the opportunity of both summer and winter holidays. The access to the city of Kavala is easy, by any means of transportation. The new sea – front highway Strimonas Nea Peramos (Egnatia) provides a comfortable and safe trip by car. In addition, there are daily buses to and from Athens and Thessaloniki.

 

From the port of Kavala there are connections with the Aegean islands by liners and ferryboats. From the airport of the city there are also daily flights to and from Athens throughout the year, while during the high season there are daily charters to and from abroad. Kavala is a modern lively city and offers its visitor many amenities and a most pleasant stay whatever the season. The traditional shops in the narrow passages of Agios Nikolaos give off a scent of the past, while along the busy shopping Omonia and Venizelou streets one can find all the modern shops.
 

 

The old town with the castle, Imaret and Kamares, and Kyprou street with the beautiful neoclassical buildings and the picturesque port with the small fishing boats, are ideal for a promenade. At the sea – front fish – taverns you may enjoy the most delicious local dishes and fresh seafood from the nearby seas.