Top Things to do in Evros Region
Top 10 Things to do in Evros Region, Greece
Discover the best top things to do in Evros Region, Greece including Alexandroupoli's Lighthouse, Dadia Forest, Art of Silk Museum, Ethnological Museum of Thrace, Silk Museum, Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli Forest National Park, Lighthouse of Alexandroupoli, Agia Paraskevi Beach, Information Center of Delta Evros, Didymoteichio Castle.
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1. Alexandroupoli's Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 185 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. Art of Silk Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 36 reviews
In the Art of Silk Museum you will be guided through the exhibits in the carefully restored neoclassical building. The exhibits are in working order and the visitor will be able to get a taste of what it meant to work in the silk industry from silk reeling and processing machines to weaving with both hand and power looms. Alongside the exhibits there are videos demonstrating the various stages in the manufacture of silk from sericulture (the rearing of silkworms) to the finished product. The aim of the Art of Silk Museum is to highlight and preserve the rich tradition of silk weaving and production in the area. Original exhibits combined with the latest technology take the visitor, step by step, on a journey as unique as silk itself.
Reviewed By Roger T - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
If you have driven all the way from the UK almost to the Turkish border you may be surprised to come upon an English lady giving tours in a Greek museum, but such is the Art of Silk museum in Soufli. If you want to know all about silk production, see the fascinating machines used and buy something truly unique to take home this is the definitely worth a stop. We enjoyed it greatly and went home with some wonderful hand embroidered silk. And when you have almost spent up there are several nice cafes nearby. Recommended.
4. Ethnological Museum of Thrace
Overall Ratings
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!
5. Silk Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
The Silk Museum in Soufli presents all the phases and the stages of the pre-industrial process of rearing silkworms (sericulture) and of silk processing (silk manufacturing) within the socio-economic context that made the region a major silk-producing center in Greece (late 19th – mid-20th century).
Reviewed By VasiliPan - San Francisco, California
In the small town of Soufli, there's a renovated old house that has been converted to a museum showcasing the history of silk production in the region. The museum contain several artifacts including a short informative video that helps explain the silk production process. There's also a small gift shop that has various silk merchandise to purchase.
6. Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli Forest National Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 24 reviews
The Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli Forest National Park is one of the most important protected areas at national, European and international scale. It is one of the first areas in Greece to be declared as protected since a great deal of flora and fauna species found in the Balkan Peninsula, Europe and Asia coexist here. The landscape mosaic formed by pine and oak Forests, interrupted by clearings, pastures
Reviewed By Σωκράτης Τ
As I have already been there lots of times, we went to a hiking trip once more. We went from the second path and returned from the easier one. Both were mildly difficult routes, only small children might encounter some small difficulties. Sun is not a big problem as in most of the time you will be covered from the shade of the trees. We didn't know and did not bring binoculars with us when we reached the sighting spot. We were told that if we had some problem we would have to call the staff, although none of us had mobile connection in the forest most of the time. I can't wait to visit it again and see the ruins of the castle, available on another path.
7. 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.
8. 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!
9. Information Center of Delta Evros
Overall Ratings
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 !
10. Didymoteichio Castle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Telkontar - Illinois
The kastro in Didymoteicho is what remains of a significant regional fortification. If you're following Byzantine or Ottoman history it is definitely somewhere you should visit. Although much of the site has been ruined and robbed-out for other buildings over the years it is well worth a visit. The view is fabulous. The path is easy enough, though it is on a slope. It is a nice place for a walk.
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