For the travellers who wish to explore the city’s nature surroundings, the Hotel is at the most convenient point to start your excursions. Don’t miss the chance the explore the beauty of Nestos River, the mountainous Pomakochoria, Livaditis waterfall, the Porto-Lagos port, the uniqueness of Vistonida lake and the historical ancient Avdira.
Exploring the city, you will find the living history of the old town, nearly 2km away from the Hotel. Enjoy a rich taste of ancient and modern history and art of Xanthi by wandering in cobblestone streets, observing impressive neoclassical houses and visiting its famed bazaar and museums.
Discover Thrace
Xanthi, the Queen of Thrace!
Built amphitheatrically at the foot of the Rhodope Mountains, the city of Xanthi – known since antiquity as Xanthia – is the jewel of Thrace.
The events of the Old Town promote the history, culture, traditions and vibe of the inhabitants of the greater Thrace region, bringing us memories from the city’s glorious past.
Carnival season
The greatest Carnival of Northern Greece and the second largest in Greece is the Carnival of Xanthi.
As part of the celebrations, music, dance, theater events are organized, while art, lectures, book presentations and film screenings are held for the whole festive week.
Old town festival
Old Xanthi Festival, which is held every year on the first days of September marks a tradition of the latest years. Concerts by popular artists and local bands, traditional and contemporary dance and theater performances, folklore nights, painting exhibitions and many other events are included in the program.
Nestos River
One of Greece’s five largest rivers, Nestos is an ornament of the wider Xanthi region, with its calm waters, verdant banks, and the impressive flora and fauna of the Nestos Delta, protected by international conditions, such as the Ramsar Treaty.
The City of Dreams
The “City of Dreams of Music Schools” is the annual meeting of music students from all over Greece in Xanthi, the birthplace of Manos Hadjidakis, whose work inspired and gave birth to this event.
Porto-Lagos & Vistonida lake
Porto Lagos, a picturesque and quiet port, is located on the borders of the Prefectures of Xanthi and Rodopi, and specifically at the point where Lake Vistonida joins the Thracian Sea!
Points of religious interest
The area of Xanthi has always been famous for its religious traditions and monasteries that adorn various parts of the city and the surrounding villages.
