Finally it’s time to go to Kavala. As we put the passport in the bag, we arrive excitedly towards the border of Ipsala from Istanbul. As soon as we entered the Ipsala border road, we were a little worried when we saw the trucks lined up in long queues, but we learned that it was due to the lack of personnel on the Greek side.. After the vehicle was registered at the first gate of the border, we headed to the Turing section on the right. Details about Kavala travel guide and Kavala are written in detail after Turing information.
Necessary documents and expenses for Turing
- 2 photos and original driver’s license for international driver’s license (346.80 TL since we issued an international driver’s license for the first time)
- International Traffic Insurance (60 Euro)
After 3 checks on the Turkish side, on the Greek side We entered the Greek border by passing through 2 gates and crossing the bridge over the Evros Potamos river (Evros Potamos) that separates the two countries from each other.. We had a very comfortable journey up to Kavala on the asphalt with no potholes for 180 km.. 2.40 euro to be paid to the motorway along the way. Since there is no gas station along the highway, it is possible to enter the villages from any sign and get gas inside.. When we got to the center of Kavala, we stayed at the Oceanis Hotel, located on Erithrou Stavrou street (on the beach). is born. The city that belonged to the Ottoman Empire between 1387 and 1912. Bulgarians in the Balkan War and II. It was captured by the Greeks during the Balkan War.
Kavala is a beautiful seaside town established at the foot of Penaje mountain, opposite the island of Thasos (Thassos).. At the top of the list of Places to visit in Kavala are the Ibrahim Pasha Mosque and Kavala Aqueduct, built during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent.
Our tour Old Kavala We start from the region. Climbing the narrow streets decorated with old houses, we first passed in front of the Imarethane, owned by the Egyptian Foundation.. The building, which has been leased for 50 years since 2001, serves its customers as the most expensive and most luxurious hotel in Kavala under the name of Imaret Hotel.
The building, which is a beautiful example of Ottoman architecture, was built in 1817 by Mehmet Ali Pasha.. The building, which has 18 domes, dominates the view of Kavala.
The Door and Inscription of Mehmet Ali Pasha School from Kavala
Medrese’i Hayriyye
As we proceeded straight from the Imarethane, the statue of Mehmet Ali Pasha greeted us. Right across the street, his house has now been turned into a museum.. Behind the statue is the Ekklisia Some Theotokou Church.. The yellow Byzantine flag next to the Greek flag at the entrance of the church is an indication that the church is affiliated with the Greek Patriarchate of Istanbul.
We slowly climb the steep stairs towards the Castle from the stairs next to Mehmet Ali Pasha’s house.. There are signs and informative explanations about the must-see places in the narrow streets.
Halil Bey Mosque and Madrasa
The building, which was built in 1530, was converted into a mosque after the Ottomans took the city under their sovereignty.. The mosque, which is closed to visitors, was under renovation as the Cultural Center was built.. We came to the Castle when we continued up the Halil Bey Mosque.. Entry is 2.5 euro.
It’s as if all of Kavala offers a unique view under our feet. The aqueduct of Kavala has divided the city into two, on the opposite side of the island of Thasos, it was as if it was greeting us in all its grandeur.. After visiting the castle, we continued on the opposite direction, not the route we came, and arrived at the place where the Aqueduct is located.
It is very close to the aqueduct, built by İbrahim Pasha, the son-in-law of Kanuni. There is Ibrahim Pasha Mosque. However, the mosque was converted into a church after Lausanne and its name was changed to Agios Nikolaos .
As there is siesta between 14:00 and 17:00 in Kavala, all stores where you can shop closed. But I guess it was not valid for restaurants and cafes. The street named Pavlou Mela is a neighborhood that is closed to traffic and full of cafes.. We sang Greek Coffee and water to relieve the tiredness of the day in a cafe we entered.. Coffee was 2 euros, water came with a pitcher and was free.
Kavala Town Hall
Places to visit in Kavala
Imaret Hotel
Kavala Beach-Port
Cyprus Street (Lazarist Monastery, Wix Mansion, City Hall, The Great Clubhouse and Tokou Mansion are located on this street.)
Mehmet Ali Pasha Statue and House
Halil Bey Mosque and Madrasa
Kavala Castle
Aqueduct
Philippi Excavation Site (18 km from city centre)
Museums in Kavala
Archaeological Museum
Municipal Museum
Mehmet Ali Pasha Museum
The museum, which is closed on Mondays, is open to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 15:00. Entry is 2 Euros.
Tobacco Museum
The museum is closed on Sundays, other days at 09:00 Open to visitors from 14:00 to 14:00. A museum where tobacco collection, processing and all other subjects are displayed in detail.. We should state that there is no tobacco production in Kavala today.. However, we cannot pass without mentioning an important detail in history.. It was the first strike of tobacco workers in Kavala during the Ottoman period in 1914.
Tobacco Museum
What to Eat in Kavala?
Of course, the first thing that comes to mind when Kavala is mentioned is seafood.. At the end of the day, we found ourselves in Fishtaverna Andreas on Kavala beach.. We ate squid, greek salad, haddock and wine for 50 euros
Not without Kavala Cookies! When you turn your back on the Aqueduct, we proceed straight from the opposite street.. We bought a package of kavala cookies for 7 euros from Kavala’s oldest patisserie on the right.
Kavala Beaches
As many of Kavala’s beaches have a blue flag, it gives you the opportunity to swim in clear waters.. Some of these are Rapsani, Kalamitsa, Ammoglossa (Keramoti), Tosca, Perigiali, Sarakina, Nea Iraklitsa and parts of Ammolofoi.
Kalamitsa, Rapsani and Perigiali beaches are the city. Since it is located in the center, transportation is very easy.
Batis beach is located in a small bay 4 km from Kavala.. The entrance fee is 2 euros.
Tosca Beach 6 km from Kavala, there is an entrance fee of 2 euros.
Nea Iraklitsa is a small fishing village. You can swim in the sea or go to Fidonisi by chartered boat and explore the sea caves there.
Just after Nea Iraklitsa (3.5 km away) Nea Peramos beach is a very lively and popular area with cafes, restaurants and taverns.
After Nea Peramos towards Thessaloniki, Almyra Beach The beach is 31 km from Kavala and has no entrance fee.
Getting to Kavala
By car, Kavala is 460 km from Istanbul.
By plane From Alexander the Great Airport, the city center is 27 km.. There are daily flights from Athens to Kavala.. Flight time is 1 hour.
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