Old Town of Xanthi The noblewoman of Thrace! It is built amphitheatrically at the foot of the Rhodope mountain range. The river Kosynthos divides the city of Xanthi in two parts, in the west which includes the Old Town and the New Town and in the east, the...
Ecologically speaking, the entire Rodopi is one of the most interesting areas of Europe, because of its great biodiversity. This is due to its geographical position, the geological composition and geomorphology, but also the fact that it was not affected by glaciers....
Its source is on Mount Rila in Bulgaria and it flows in the sea region of Thasos, where the Nestos Delta is formed. The river flows from North to South and from West to the East. It crosses the massif of Western Rodopi and the mountain Falakro and flows into the...
Porto Lagos Porto Lagos is at the boundary between the prefectures of Xanthi and Rodopi, and specifically at the point where Lake Vistonida joins the Thracian Sea. At a place which combines the forest green with the blue of the Greek sea. The thicket, but also...
At Rodopi mountain range, on the north of Xanthi Prefecture, there is the forest of Chaidou. Chaidou is the southern part of Mount Koula and is on the north side of Nestos valley. The Gyftokastro (1827m) is the highest peak of Chaidou and Thrace, exactly on the border...
Starting at the upper part of the settlement of Chrysa (Psycological center of Xanthi) we go downhill to the stream of Chrysa, following the trail next to the water line. Continuing beside the canyon we see the changes in the vegetation, from low altitude to...
Route: Paradeisos - Ochyra An enjoyable route which is ideal for this time of the year, on the opposite side of Galani. Passing the climbing areas of Nestos with Ochyra peak being our destination with a wonderful view to the river meanders.
In the Western moutain range of Rodopi near the border between Prefectures of Drama and Xanthi, in a small wooded gorge there is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls in the Balkans, the legendary Livaditis waterfall. It is in an area of unique natural...
Camping and living outdoors from 28 May Program for trekking and camping in the areas Chaidou and Achlada Plateau. Theoretical part Practical part Required equipment Selection of ground sheet Selection of the suitable sleeping bag Putting up a tent and sleeping...