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Alexandroupolis City

Alexandroupolis Light House

Welcome to Alexandroupolis!

Alexandroupolis, 14.5 kilometres west of the river Evros (border to Turkey), 849 kilometres from Athens and 391 kilometres from Thessaloniki, is a city of around 50,000 inhabitants. As the capital of Evros Prefecture, it is steadily growing and is mainly characterized by the peaceful co-existance of greek and turkish-speaking Greek citizens.

Alexandroupolis is built by the sea and has a coast line with a length of 35km. The town is accessible by airplane, train, car and ship.

In the past, when there was only a fishing village on the spot, Alexandroupolis was called Dedeagatch. Towards the end of the 19th century, during a short period under the Russian army, the city was replanned with wide streets, something that characterizes it until today and makes it altogether unlike the eastern type of cities with winding alleyways and narrow (if any) sidewalks.

One of the most picturesque features of the city's skyline is the Lighthouse. It began functioning in 1880. It has a height of 27 meters (81 ft) above the sea and includes a rotating light beam. Visibility under normal weather conditions reaches 23 miles. It is entirely manufactured by boulders and in the interior there are stone covered stairs. Until 1973, the Lighthouse functioned on a combination of air and petrol. The older system was replaced by a newer one including gas and electricity.

Around Alexandroupolis there are many picturesque villages, both seaside and mountainous ones, offering breathtaking views, the Dadia forest and the Delta of Evros River, of great interest to the nature loving travelers, and the Spa of Traianoupolis. The cathedral of St. Nicolas is of great cultural interest and is also worth a visit. Shopping is mainly after the local products and works of fine local craftmanship.

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Alexandroupolis most exclusive address for demanding travelers, the Egnatia Grand was totally rebuilt during 2002 and is ideal for business, family vacations or day excursions to the Dadia Forest and the Evros River delta.

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