In far northern Greece, Kavala has a Byzantine hilltop castle overlooking the city and its lively harbor (breathtaking), and a huge Turkish aqueduct that was modeled along Roman lines.
Kavala is where you catch the ferry to
Thassos, Greece's northernmost island (it has beaches, scenic terrain and nice towns). History buffs may want to visit the 2,300-year-old town of
Philippi (19 mi/30 km north of Kavala), notable for two events in ancient history: It's where Marc Antony defeated Brutus in 42 BC, and it's where St. Paul founded the first Christian community in Europe. For most, Kavala is seen as a day trip from Thessaloniki.
215 mi/345 km north of Athens.