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Alexandroupoli (Greek: Αλεξανδρούπολη, pronounced [aleksanˈðrupoli]) or Alexandroupolis is a city in Greece and the capital of the Evros regional unit in East Macedonia and Thrace. It is an important port and commercial center of northeastern Greece.
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1. Alexandroupoli's Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland
Just as the White Tower for Thessaloniki so its Lighthouse is the landmark or symbol of Alexandroupolis. The 27m high circular tower had been constructed by a French company in 1880, thus still in Ottoman days, but also at a time, when the harbour was being built. Usually in one's imagination Lighthouses are seen on promontories and capes, but here it is in the middle of a straight, pretty level coastline, thus in a quite unusual location.
The lighthouse cannot be visited, but it is in a nice area to hang around with several cafés, bars and restaurants,
Tripadvisor has two entries for this sight: 'Alexandroupoli's Lighthouse' and 'Lighthouse of Alexandroupoli', which naturally is the same.
2. Dadia Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Waxwing60 - Leeds, United Kingdom
We spent two full days walking the wonderful trails through beautiful pristine forest. The staff at the Information Centre were very helpful and friendly, and the hand-outs very well produced and written in good English. The signage on the trails was about the best we have ever experienced. The added attraction of a vulture feeding station was a unique bonus. We really had to tear ourselves away from this great place.
3. Ethnological Museum of Thrace
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4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By AthanasiaGreece - Athens, Greece
This is a small museum in the center of Alexandroupoli, made from the private effort of Giannakidis' family. The building itself is very interesting, neoclassical 1899 house! You will see various exhibits, traditional Thracian, and the story behind them. An hour's visit is fine! Go!
4. Lighthouse of Alexandroupoli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland
Just as the White Tower for Thessaloniki so the Lighthouse is the landmark and symbol of Alexandroupolis. The 27m high circular tower had been constructed by a French company in 1880, thus still in Ottoman days, but also at a time, when the harbour was being built. Usually in one's imagination Lighthouses are seen on promontories and capes, but here it is in the middle of a straight, pretty level coastline, thus in a quite unusual location.
The lighthouse cannot be visited, but it is in a pleasant area to hang around with several cafés, bars and restaurants.
Tripadvisor has two entries for this sight: 'Lighthouse of Alexandroupoli' and 'Alexandroupoli's Lighthouse', which are naturally the same.
5. Agia Paraskevi Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Cristiana R
Really nice beach with sand that in the 1m from the sea shore in the water is absolutely perfect. The brach is organized by beach bars with averege prices. The water is increasing slowly so there is a big area that can be used playing with children or just enjoying the water even if you don t know haw to swim! Big like for this area!
6. Information Center of Delta Evros
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Evros Delta is an important wetland on a national, European and international level. For many years it is a Protected Area, as it has a big value for wildlife and humanity. In Evros Delta hundreds of thousands of birds find shelter and food all year round, while it constitutes a very important natural resource for the local community, because of his value for fishing, stock breeding, agriculture,
Reviewed By KAT189400 - Athens, Greece
I had often seen documentaries on TV but the real thing is stunning ! Nature at its beauty with thousands of birds amongst which wild geese, flamingos etc. Our driver had a great sense of humour and the boat ride was incredible !
7. Historical Museum of Alexandroupolis
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland
On big Dimokratias Avenue is since 2011 the 'Istoriko Mouseio Alexandroupolis', for which - with funds from SNF (Stavros Niarchos Foundation) - had been constructed a modern and quite attractive building.
Entrance fee is 2 Euros. On the ground floor are temporary Exhibitions like paintings by local artists. On the second floor is the collection by researcher Eleni Filippidi, who dedicated part of her life to the study of the fascinating subgroup of the ethnic Greek Sarakatsani, who led a life as transhumant shepherds in most of the southern Balkan Mountains until the 1950's.
Here can especially be seen dresses of these people, but also everyday tools and a lot of information, but only in Greek - as everything in the whole museum, which thus cannot be called very tourist-friendly.
In the 3rd floor is the History part, with old photos of mainly Alexandroupolis or - as it was called in Ottoman times: Dedeagaç. There are also some finds from antiquity and many interesting information boards about the towns past. All in all a good and worthwhile to visit museum, especially if one understands and reads Greek.
8. Metropolis Square
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4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Aléxandros A - Alexandroupoli, Greece
The "Metropolis Square" of Alexandroupolis is a great attraction for lovers of architecture, religion, history and folklore. It includes the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, the church museum and a school which are housed in magnificent buildings.
9. Educational Academy Zarifios
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Aléxandros A - Alexandroupoli, Greece
The buliding of the "Zariphios" educational Academy is one of the most beautiful buildings of Alexandroupoli. The financing of its construction was made by the benefactor of the Greek nation, the Ottman-Greek Yorgo Zariphi.
10. Kokkina Vrachia Beach
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By yavuzIstanbul - Istanbul
This is a public beach you can reach by car.Good sandy beach and not over crowded even on weekends.You can use facilities of beach bars like island beach club.
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