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Drama
Drama is built in Falakros mountain. Drama is known for the waters abudance. Follow the unique route in the valley of Nesto, which is characterized as one of the most important wetlands in Europe.
Drama is built in Falakros mountain. Drama is known for the waters abudance. Follow the unique Ακολουθείστε τη μοναδική route in the valley of Nesto, which is characterized as one of the most important wetlands in Europe. Visit the village of Volakas if you are adventuresome and you love hiking and bike excursions. Drama also has thermal springs in the area of Thermion nestou. Near this area you can also visit Sidironero, an area wich is famous for her special natural beaty. Don’t forget to make a stop at the Elatias forest, one of the most significant ecosystem in Europe.
The city has many classic places that you should visit such as the Archaeological Museum, the park of Agia Varvara, the statue of Eleftheria and Kolokotroni. Also walk in Eleftheria Square, visit the church of Agios Nikolaos and the Byzantine church of Agia Sophia. In fact, the latter is the oldest surviving building in Drama. Of course, don’t miss a visit to the Macedonian tomb from the Hellenistic times that was found inside the city.
Your visit to the cave of Agitis is almost mandatory. It is the largest river cave in the world with a length of 21 kilometers. Then you can visit the Korylovo hill which is a very short distance from the city (by car). If you want to see traditional country houses then you have to go to the town of Doxato. Also, don’t miss a walk in the Petroussa gorge with the impressive stone theater, a passage from Nevrokopi to see up close the village where the famous Greek potatoes come from and Volakas to try the traditional Volaki sausage. Two other quite interesting villages are the village of Nikiforos and Paranesti.
For your shopping, the local market will surprise you. Buy local products as halva, spoon sweets, and pasta from the women’s productive and tourist cooperative.
In Drama and the surrounding areas there are many activities for those who love them. Starting with Skiing and Snowboarding for the winter months and continuing with mountaineering, hiking, parapente, climbing, mountain biking and even 4×4 routes.
The Greek food tradition is unique, however, and Macedonia has contributed a lot to it. When you visit the area of Drama, it would be a good idea to try the traditional Choriatiko Volakitiko sausage, trout in Kefalari, the famous potato of Nevrokopi, Halva of Kyrgios, but also local meats in general. Of course, don’t miss the delicious handmade pies and the wine