ancient ruins
Philippi Archaeological Site
A UNESCO-listed ancient city in northern Greece where the Apostle Paul established Europe's first Christian congregation.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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Xánthi
East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece · Europe
About Xánthi
Xánthi sits on the route: 5 minutes from Peteinós, 52km from Philippi Archaeological Site.
Xánthi is in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, with about 48,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Peteinós, about 4 km away.
Xanthi (Greek: Ξάνθη, Xánthi [ˈksanθi]) is a city in the region of East Macedonia and Thrace, northeastern Greece. It is the capital of the Xanthi regional unit of the region of East Macedonia and Thrace.
Amphitheatrically built on the foot of the Rhodope Mountains, the city is divided by the Kosynthos River, into theRead more
west part, where the old and the modern town are located, and the east part that boasts a rich natural environment. The old part of town ("Palia Poli") is known throughout Greece for its distinctive architecture, combining many Byzantine Greek churches with neoclassical mansions of Greek merchants from the 18th and 19th centuries and Ottoman-Era mosques. Other landmarks in Xanthi include the Archaeological Museum of Abdera and the Folklore and Historical Museum. Because of the beauty that characterizes both the city and the wider region, Xanthi is often called "the Lady and Noblewoman of Thrace",
Xanthi is famous throughout Greece (especially Macedonia and Thrace) for its annual spring carnival (Greek: καρναβάλι) which has a significant role in the city's economy. Over 40 cultural associations from around Greece participate in the carnival program. The festivities which take place during the period include concerts, theatre plays, music and dance nights, exhibitions, a cycling event, games on the streets, and re-enactments of old customs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Xánthi?
Within an hour or so of Xánthi: Philippi Archaeological Site (52 km), Devil's Bridge (Dyavolski Most) (57 km).
Are there any good drives near Xánthi?
The nearest famous roads are Trigrad Gorge and Sithonia Coastal Loop.
Where is Xánthi?
Xánthi is in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, about 4 km from Peteinós.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 48,221
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- East Macedonia and Thrace
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 41.1349, 24.8880
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Xánthi
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Devil's Bridge (Dyavolski Most)
Elegant 16th-century Ottoman arch bridge spanning the Arda River in a wild Rhodope gorge near Ardino, reached by a short mountain road: a legendary photo stop steeped in folklore.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Xánthi
- 57 kmDevil's Bridge (Dyavolski Most)Elegant 16th-century Ottoman arch bridge spanning the Arda River in a wild Rhodope gorge near Ardino, reached by a short mountain road: a legendary photo stop steeped in folklore.
- 69 kmTrigrad GorgeNarrow Rhodope canyon road squeezing between 250 m marble cliffs to the Devil's Throat Cave, where a river thunders underground: one of Bulgaria's most dramatic drives.
Driving in Greece
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.88/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€7.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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