How to spend top weekend in Kavala - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Horse Riding Lessons and Horse Walk

If you are not indifferent to horses and decide to go for a horse ride in Kavala and its surroundings, then you should contact the company "Opreti". Its staff will arrange entertainment for you. Its price is 20 euros per hour. You will pay 30 euros for a 2-hour ride on horseback. However, if you still do not know how to stay in the saddle, you'll be able to take riding lessons. You will visit the equestrian farmstead called Kehaidisa. It is located 10 kilometers from the city in the village of Amisyana. The course costs 30 euros for 1 hour of training.

Exciting Journey to the Zygos Gorge

The company "Opreti" will organize for you a group or individual trip through the gorge of the mountain river of Zygos. If you go on this tour, you will have to walk along a winding path. It originates in the mountain village of Palma Kavala, located 20 kilometers from Kavala. You will reach the bottom of a narrow gorge. It has great depth. The gorge is overgrown with tall trees.

You will pass wooden bridges and will be on right and left banks of the river in turn. You will see an ancient water mill, the ruined huts of woodcutters and robbers, and a picturesque waterfall during the journey. You can also relax on a picnic. You will spend about 3 hours on the road. You will overcome 3 kilometers. Your walk will end near the village of Zigos. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Tour of the Fortress of Kavala

The city-fortress is a symbol of Kavala. It was built in 1425. It is open to the public from 8 am to 9 pm from the first of May until the end of September. You can visit this attraction until 8 pm in April and October. The fortress closes for the public at 4 pm from November to March. You will go on a tour here. You will pay 2.5 euros for the entrance ticket. You will see the food storage, arsenal, guardhouse, polygonal tower and 2 towers that have a square shape here. You will also admire the modern theater. It is located in the open air. You can also climb the central round tower to admire the amazing panorama of the city.

Tour of the Alistrati Cave and Journey to the Aggitis Canyon

Alistrati Cave is located 65 kilometers from Kavala. It was opened in 1975. The air temperature is 17 °C here all year round. Humidity is close to 100%. You can reach the natural attraction by car or by bus. You can get here from 9 am to 7 pm in the summer. The attraction is open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm during the winter months. The entrance ticket costs 6 euros. Keep in mind that it is forbidden to take photos in the cave.

After you open the massive gate, you will be in a man-made tunnel. After you pass it, you will have to open the second gate. The cave is behind it. You will see stalactites of white color. They are 15 meters long. You will also admire the red stalagmites. They look like fire. There are helictites here. They look like corals.

After you leave Alistrati, you will visit the Aggitis Canyon. It is located near this cave. Its length is 15 kilometers. The depth of the canyon is 100 meters. It starts from the village and stretches to backwater. The ancient bridge is located here. It is made of stone. You can take a walk through the canyon on foot or on a tourist train.

Entertainment on the Nestos River

If you see all the sights of the city and decide to take an active leisure in nature, you can go to the picturesque Nestos River. It flows 30 kilometers east of Kavala. You can walk here. You can choose one of the tourist routes with the appropriate level of difficulty. You will see mountains, coniferous forest, and beautiful flowers during the trip. You can also take a dip in the clear river water and go rafting or canoeing here.