Xanthi, the city of unique emotions and special beauty

Discover Xanthi, a haven of natural splendor and cultural heritage. Roam the enchanting Old Town, a picturesque amphitheater adorned with neoclassical mansions, cobbled alleys, and charming courtyards. Unearth history at the Folklore Museum and Municipal Gallery, or visit the birthplace of Manos Hadjidakis, the Daniel Mansion.

In the heart of Xanthi, the Central Square beckons with its iconic clock. Immerse in the vibrant Bazaar of Xanthi, a Balkan gem of colors and aromas. Engage with the famed Tobacco Warehouses, resonating with European allure.

Embark on a spiritual journey through Panagia Archangeliotissa, Kalamos monastery, and Taxiarches. Venture further to uncover the wonders nearby—Abdera archaeological site, serene Porto Lagos with Agios Nikolaos monastery, scenic Lake Vistonida, Livaditis waterfall, Erymanthos forest village, and the legendary Nestos River with its Delta.

Xanthi offers unique experiences, where timeless traditions meet warm hospitality. Let Xanthi unfold its treasures as you explore its story-rich corners and embrace its captivating embrace.

Enjoy the excellent local cuisine in Xanthi

The local cuisine of Xanthi is rich and the various influences from the east and the west have created a wonderful cultural mosaic of flavors. In the taverns, it is worth trying ouzo with: yogurt kebab, traditional soutzoukaki, lamb with yufkades, tsigerosarmades, pork or chicken with sauerkraut, sausages, dolmades, kavourma, pastourmadopita, prassokreatopita, fresh fishes and seafood. Accompany your food with wines of excellent quality that are produced with vinification of local varieties such as Roditis, Athiri, Assyrtiko, Xinomavro and Negoska.

Apart from good food and wine, Xanthi has been known for many years for its excellent quality sweets. Do not forget to try and buy: cariocas, exquisite syrup-honey sweets (baklava, kadaifi, ekmek, saragli, walnut pie, samali, revani), kazan dipi, seker pare, tavuk gioshau, kiounefe, muhalebi , nougat, loukoumia and soutzouk lukum.

Best time to visit Xanthi

During the weeks of Carnival to experience the unique feeling of Xanthi’s Carnival, where city residents, students and visitors create a unique festive atmosphere!

In September, when the alleys of the Old Town are transformed into a colorful festive setting with the Old Town Festivals and in the summer to splurge on one of the largest river parties in the Straits of Nestos or do sports activities by the river.

How to use transportation in Xanthi

Transfer from/to Xanthi

If you do not have your own car, there are other ways to reach the city.

Buses run daily from Athens and Thessaloniki to Xanthi. The distance from Athens is 705 km while the distance from Thessaloniki is 205 km.

An alternative transportation option is by train from Athens and Thessaloniki with daily itineraries while the nearest airports are those of Kavala and Alexandroupolis.