Greece travel point: Xanthi - Greece Travel

Xanthi is located in the north of Greece. Xanthi is close to the border with Bulgaria. Xanthi is a city with a long history. The city was founded in the 11th century and has an oriental feel to it which may be due to the fact that the town has a significant muslim population. A stroll trhough the old town is the best way to spend an afternoon in Xanthi. It can be reached by car from all over Greece.  The modern city features parks, squares and modern housing, while there are a number of industrial units at its outskirts which provide employment to the locals. Moreover, Xanthi is the headquarters of the Polytechnic School of the Democritus University of Thrace. The city also features a vast array of restaurants, taverns, ouzeri, that serve local delicacies. Special mention must be granted to the seafood taverns, both in the city and those scattered around the town’s outskirts, near the sea. Xanthi is famous for its deserts and dried nuts. Plenty of cariokes, Sutzuk loukoumia, pastelia, siropiasta, hazelnuts, almonds, can be found in both the stores of the Old town, and the bazaar that is held every Saturday. Also, Xanthi is famous throughout Greece for its carnival. Every year, and for fifteen consecutive days during the period of Mardi Gras, a grand carnival is organised with references to both local customs and traditions and modern day life.