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A common umbrella for several disjointed protected areas known for their natural beauty and animal wealth. It includes the area around the scenic Nestos Gorge (near Toxotes, about 12 km south-west of Xanthi), the river banks going south, the wetlands of the Nestos Delta about 20 km further to the south of the Gorge, and the large Lake Vistonida about 20 km south-east of Xanthi, with the village Porto Lagos on the bar that separates the lake from the sea.
The museum is housed in two three-story buildings, built next to each other and dating back to 1860. They were the private residence of two tobacco tradesmen and still have their inside walls decorated by remarkable paintings.
Xanthi is famous for its old town with many pubs and restaurants. A walk through the old town combined with pub visits along the streets or in the backyards is a really worthwhile experience. Once a year, in the end of summer, the Old town Festival takes place, with music, food and drinks everywhere along the old streets.
Ιερά Μόνη Παμμεγίστων Ταξιαρχών
The Byzantine castle ruins are uphill of the Taxiarchon monastery. The drive on the dirt track is worthwhile because of a small chapel on the hill, above the ruins. The view of the surroundings is more beautiful than the ruins itself.
Ι.Μ. Παναγίας Αρχαγγελιώτισσας