Panagia Old Town
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The old town of Kavala, built on a harbour peninsula, where stone-paved slopes, coloured Ottoman houses and sea views come together; the core area for a stroll.
Panagia is Kavala's oldest district, on a peninsula jutting into the sea east of the harbour, where the ancient city of Neapolis once stood. The area preserves many 18th- and 19th-century Ottoman houses with bay windows. Stone-paved lanes wind up the slope, linking the fortress, the Imaret, the Muhammad Ali Mansion and its equestrian statue, the Khalil Bey Mosque and the lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula. A path along the outer edge of the peninsula offers sea views and sunsets, and there are many family-run taverns and cafés tucked into the alleys. The district is free to enter. Allow 2–3 hours to wander and explore; the slopes are steep, so wear comfortable shoes with good grip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kavala Fortress
- Imaret of Kavala
- Mohammed Ali House
- St. Nicholas Church, Kavala
- Kamares Aqueduct
- Tobacco Museum of Kavala
- Archaeological Museum of Kavala
- Kalamitsa Beach