Pangaion Hills

Well worth seeing monastery with a small zoo and shopping for monastery products.

Old stone bridge over the Aggitis river. Next door is a very nicely situated cafe under plane trees.

The ruins of the villa, which occupies an area of 1,100 square meters, consists of the official rooms (triclinium), the atrium, a complex of small rooms and an octagonal tower in the southwest corner. Only the foundation walls are preserved.

There are almost no traces left of the Perivolaki – Nea Zichni railway line, that was built under British supervision during World War I and revived by the Wehrmacht in World War II. After the end of the Second World War, the line was abandoned in 1947. The relatively well-preserved bridge in a beautiful location over the Aggitis river and the ruined old station building are the only contemporary witnesses. Today they are "lost places". A little below the bridge you can swim in the river in summer.

The road begins in the village of Panagia and winds uphill for around an hour, passing the monastery and the café in the Pangeo Forest Village. From the turn-off to the café, the road is in poor condition. Although it is paved, there are many large potholes. Once you reach the top, you are rewarded with a fantastic panoramic view.

(Ιερά Μονή Υπαπαντής)

a log cabin restaurant with great views. In the hot summer months you can escape here, because of the altitude, the heat. In winter, it is a cozy place to drink a wine by the large open fireplace.

(Μόνη Αγίου Παντελεήμονος) Located above the village of Chrisokastro with wonderful views of the valley and beautiful gardens.

beautiful mountain village with famous restaurant Mpostani and the Dionisos Village Resort, a romantic hotel complex in the log cabin stalk in the mountains above the village

beautiful mountain village with many traditional stone houses, a folklore museum and some traditional restaurants. Above the village of Mesoropi, a footpath leads to a small waterfall on a mountain lake.

The city was founded as Athenian colony 438/437 BC. because of its strategic location, near the fertile Strymon valley and the gold mines of Pangeo. The numerous findings from the excavations can be found in the Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis and in the Archaeological Museum of Kavala. As in most of the archaeological sites, former temples were overbuilt with churches, so you can see the foundations of five basilica in the small excavation area. The signs to the archaeological site are placed a bit confusing. In case of doubt ask in the museum. In the immediate vicinity are several ruins of towers from the Byzantine period.

Tomb monument from the 4th century BC in honor of Admiral Laomedon, who came from the island of Lesbos, near the ancient city of Amphipolis. The body of the lion is about four meters high, together with the pedestal he measures over eight meters.

was a Byzantine port city that developed after the 10th century on the delta of the Strymonas River and became an important port. As a true Byzantine city, Chrysopolis was protected by a fortress, of which some remains are preserved. Around 1380 Chrysoupolis is taken over by the Ottoman Empire, without losing its importance as a trading centre on the way from Thessaloniki to Constantinople. In the 16th century the settlement was abandoned.

Turkish fortress from the 18th century. to control the protection of the delta

Some scattered remains of a Byzantine fortress (11th century) on a low hill amidst vineyards. It seems that the place has never been a settlement. It was probably just a haven for the population.

There are some beautiful hiking trails, both for walks and demanding hikes. Some of the highest and most important peaks are Eye (1956 m), Dikorfo or Trikorfo (1940 m), Shepherd (1858 m) and Egg (1835 m). Of these, the Mati peak, though the highest, is of no interest to mountaineers, as the road leads to its highest point, where television and telecommunications facilities are located. The Greek Mountaineering Federation of Kavala (EOS Kavalas) organizes hikes every two weeks. The very good website of the association is unfortunately only in Greek, so that you can read them only with the help of a translation program. Inquiries via email can also be made in English. In this page you will find good descriptions of the best trails. Although the routes are described as accurately as possible, it is a good idea for those who want to climb for the first time to contact the Mountaineering Associations of Kavala for further information and advice on accommodation.

In winter, the Pangeo often has enough snow for skiing. Unfortunately, the relative proximity to the Bulgarian ski center Bansko and the somewhat difficult road up to the top, the number of visitors to the ski lodge on the summit in winter has fallen so much that it is usually closed.

Very popular are the beaches of Nea Peramos The village has a rather narrow, long sandy beach right on the promenade. On the peninsula, where the castle of Peramos stands, there are some smaller bays. Vrasidas is the most famous bay with a beach bar. Especially younger people prefer the beaches of Amolofos , 4km west of Peramos. Parking, sunbeds, umbrellas, loungers, beach showers and loud music are available free of charge if you order a drink at the bar. The crystal-clear shallow waters and fine sand provide a relaxed holiday atmosphere for those who love more action than peace. Pretty crowded in the season. Driving from Nea Peramos along the highway in the direction of Thessaloniki you will come to other very popular beaches in a particularly beautiful environment, with crystal clear water and beach bars. On Sundays in high season these beaches are very crowded. If you prefer quieter, should there during the week. The best known are: Oasis Beach Bar, Cuba Beach Bar, Almyra Beach Bar, Sarakina. Continue west, about 2 km after the entrance to Loutra Eleftheron (hot sources), the only nudist beach. Even further west then extends the many miles long, well-developed tourist beach of 'Orfriniou' .