Eastern Macedonia and Thrace is Greece's northernmost region, stretching from the Nestos River delta to the Turkish border. It combines ancient Macedonian ruins, Byzantine fortresses, Ottoman mosques, tobacco-scented market towns, dramatic Rhodope mountain scenery and an undiscovered Aegean coastline that sees a fraction of the crowds found further south.
Historical sites
Places where Eastern Macedonia and Thrace's past comes alive.
Historic
Archaeological Site of Philippi
Where: Krinides, 16 km NW of Kavala
Admission: €8 (~$9); students free with EU student card
Historic
Kavala Byzantine Fortress
Where: Panagia, Kavala
Admission: Free
Historic
Didymoteicho Byzantine Castle
Where: Didymoteicho, Evros
Admission: Free
Historic
Ancient Abdera
Where: Abdera village, Xanthi regional unit
Admission: €4 (~$4.40)
Historic
Ancient Maroneia Theatre
Where: Maroneia, Rodopi
Admission: Free