Kavala – Greece

Kavala is a beautiful city in the north of Greece with easy access to the island of Thassos. The airports of Thessaloniki and Kavala as well as the ancient site of Phillipi are in close proximity. There is a range of activities and sites to suit all tastes, including beautiful white sandy beaches and traditional Greek tavernas in the local fishing villages, many of which offer nights of traditional dancing during the summer months.

Beaches in Kavala

The municipality of Kavala has a huge choice of beaches, with a long winding coast road which meanders from the village of Nea Peramos, 15 kilometres to the west of Kavala, all the way to the city centre.

Starting with the beaches near Nea Peramos, these are just beyond the village, approached through vineyards. The area is called “Ammolofoi”, or “Sand Dunes” and is made up of a series of bays, each with its own white sandy beach. During the summer there are free umbrellas and sunbeds with small bars which have waiter service from the beach. In peak season this area is busy with local bathers. However, for the rest of the year it is not uncommon to find an empty beach to oneself. Access by car is easy with many parking places at the roadside.

Heading east, having passed Iraklitsa, the road to Kavala passes through the village of Palio. Traditionally, this is a location where many people from Kavala have summerhouses. There is a playground, a small supermarket and many pretty little beaches overlooking “fydonisi”, or “Snake Island”. As people generally visit these beaches on foot from their homes, they tend to be relatively quiet and are ideal for swimming or sunbathing in peace.

Those seeking a more exclusive location should head to Tosca or Batis. These are privately owned beaches, which have an entry fee, (although fairly reasonably priced) allowing use of the shower facilities, sunbeds and umbrellas. There are also restaurants and bars.

Heading towards Kavala, we reach the district of Kalamitsa. This is the location of Grecophone Greek Language Courses and one of the most popular beaches in Kavala. It is a long thin strip of sand frequented by the locals and has ample free facilities including changing rooms, toilets and umbrellas with chairs and sunbeds. There are pedalos and canoes for hire as well as several cafes and bars.