Your journey to Kavala wouldn’t be complete without adding these things to your Kavala things to do list. Here are a few recommendations to help you enjoy your holiday in Kavala.

The Aqueduct

Visit the aqueduct in Kavala. This is one of the breath-taking historical sites situated in Panagia. The aqueduct was built between the years of 1520 and 1566 by Suleiman the Magnificent, an Ottoman Turk. The aqueduct speaks of the time when great detail was paid to construction and detail. You will be amazed by this rich and unique ancient architecture.

The Imaret

The Imaret is a huge ancient structure built by Mehmet Ali and was initially used as a hostel for students. Today, it has been transformed into a luxury hotel. The Imaret features 18 huge domes, marbled Muslim gardens and rich Ottoman architecture. You might want to stay at this place to fully appreciate and enjoy its elegance and craftsmanship. The Imaret is also a nice subject for photography, so remember to take your camera along with you.

House of Mehmet Ali and Mehmet Ali Statue

Mehmet Ali was one of the most famous people in Kavala. He founded the last dynasty of the country and built most of the remarkable landmarks in Kavala. Your journey to this city wouldn’t be complete without learning something about Mehmet Ali. You can visit and explore Mehmet Ali’s House and Statue which are situated in Odos Mehmet Ali in Panagia.

Cosmopolis Festival

The Cosmopolis Festival is celebrated annually in Panagia. The festival takes place from its main street to the famous Kavala Castle. This festival focuses on the culture and artistry of the Greeks, Ottomans and Romans. This is a week-long celebration that takes place during the month of July. From the time it was first started in 2008, the Cosmopolis festival has became an international festival which showcases multicultural spirit and cultural differences. If you are visiting Kavala during the month of July, you will want to add this to your things to do list and have the greatest time of your life in Greece.

Filippoi Ancient Theater Festival

This is a two-month long festivity that started in 1957 to celebrate and honor local artists and performers. The festival first took place at the Ancient Theater of Filippoi. The festival features artistic activities such as photography, film making, painting, costume exhibitions, book publishing, photography, image exhibition and Greek musical instrument exhibitions. This is one festival you would not want to miss while holidaying in Kavala. The festival takes place from July to September every year.