Alexandroupolis (Greek: Αλεξανδρούπολη, Alexandroúpoli) is a city in Western Thrace, northeast of Greece.
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Alexandroupolis is a small town with a harbour and an airport. Though some guides describe it as "dusty", it has a rocky beach and a typical Greek nightlife. It is the last major Greek town before the Turkish border on the highway to Istanbul.
Since the city and especially the center is small and flat, you can easily walk to explore the city: for the sights outside the city, a vehicle is essential.
1 Alexandroupolis Cathedral (Church of Saint Nicholas), Metropoleos Square. Inaugurated in 1901 and dedicated to the patron of sailors. Beside the church a museum displays sacred artifacts dating back to the 16th century (updated Feb 2016) 2 Agii Theodori Cave Church. The rocky church of Agioi Theodoroi, with frescoes of the 10th century AD, is in a magnificent location after the Byzantine fortresses of Potamos and Avanta. (updated Oct 2018) 3 Castle of Avanta (Potamos) (Boz-Tepe) (outside the village of Avanta, 10 km from Alexandroupolis). The castle is on the provincial road that connects Alexandroupolis with Avanta.
Birdwatching. You can go birdwatching for sotos, a rare speciment of a bird that has resided for years in Balkans. Beaches. From the west of the city to Panorama are almost continuous beautiful sandy beaches with many beach bars and restaurants, but also areas without management, for those who prefer a quiet bath. (updated Dec 2018)
Along the promenade by the harbor and in the area between Promenade and Leof.Dimokratias street are a great variety of restaurants and fast food. 1 Kitchen Aroma Cooked Food (Άρωμα Κουζίνας Μαγειρευτό Φαγητό), Dimokratias Av 369, ☏ +30 2551 028037. A little hole in the wall place that nonetheless serves delicious homemade Greek food.
Due to the university and the many young people, the nightlife is quite good for the size of the city. Most of the cafes and bars are located in the district at and above the promenade and in the city park. 1 Thema, 8, Souliou St, ☏ +30 2551 025255. Wine-bar (updated Feb 2016) 2 Kybernio, 2A, "Nikiforou Foka" St, ☏ +30 2551 037160. Night bar (updated Feb 2016)
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In Oct, Alexandroupolis typically sees ~19°C daytime highs and 12 rainy days.
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