Kavala is a seaside city that combines monuments from different eras and the atmosphere of a holiday resort. Above the harbor are the ruins of a Byzantine fortress and on the outskirts you will find sandy, well-equipped beaches.
The city was founded in the 6th century BC and developed as a trade center, as well as a place of gold mining, which was obtained in the neighboring hills. This was the main source of income for the center, and it also benefited from trade with the borderland of today's Turkey.
The Kavala Fortress standing on a hill with Byzantine origins is the greatest attraction and monument of Kavala. In later centuries, it was rebuilt and strengthened many times, and now it is an excellent viewpoint over the entire area. Another good viewpoint over the city is Panagia Hill. You can learn about the ancient history of Kavala in the Archaeological Museum.
Below the fortress walls, the buildings of the district dating back to the Ottoman times descend towards the port. Among its densely standing houses you can find the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. You can also see the Old aqueduct located a bit to the side, built by the Turks to bring water to the city. An interesting place is also the Tobacco Museum, which presents the traditions of the cultivation of this plant and the production of cigarettes in the vicinity of the city.
Kavala is also known for its beaches. They are quite wide and sandy and are located on the outskirts of the city. The most important of them are Rapsani Beach and Perigiali Beach.
