The Alexandroupolis harbour at blue hour, with a lit ferry, string lights along the pier, and the moon rising over the sea

Evros, Greece

Where the lighthouse meets the Aegean.

Alexandroupolis is a seafront city of long promenades, a landmark lighthouse, sandy beaches, and wetland wildlife on its doorstep. Come for a weekend, stay for the light.

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A quiet Greek port with a big view

Alexandroupolis sits where Thrace meets the sea — a two-kilometre seafront promenade, a landmark lighthouse, and sandy beaches a short drive in either direction. Just south, the Evros Delta shelters some of Europe's richest birdlife, and the city's harbour is the mainland gateway to Samothraki. Slow mornings, long dinners by the water, and easy day trips — start exploring.

Still one of the northern Aegean's quieter bases — no crowds, no queues, just the lighthouse and the sea.

Locals sitting outside a kafenio on a lively pedestrian street in central Alexandroupolis A beach near Alexandroupolis looking out toward Samothraki island Flamingos in the Evros Delta wetlands

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Alexandroupolis Lighthouse
Alexandroupolis Lighthouse Explore
Evros Delta Wetlands
Evros Delta Wetlands Explore
Dadia Forest National Park
Dadia Forest National Park Explore
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The Alexandroupolis promenade at dusk

Sleep by the sea

From boutique guesthouses on the promenade to family-run apartments a few streets back, find a base for every kind of trip — and every budget.

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A busy taverna terrace on a tree-lined pedestrian street in Alexandroupolis

Taste the Thracian coast

Fresh fish straight off the boats, slow-cooked Thracian classics, and seafront ouzeries built for long, unhurried evenings.

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Aerial view of the Evros Delta coastline near Alexandroupolis

Discover Alexandroupolis on the map

Find the promenade, the lighthouse, the best beaches, and the ferry terminal to Samothraki — all in one interactive map.

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From the journal

Local insight and practical tips for exploring Alexandroupolis, without the fluff.

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A Weekend Guide to the Evros Delta

A Weekend Guide to the Evros Delta

Birdwatching towers, boat trips, and the best time of year to go.
Alexandroupolis Lighthouse: A Short History

Alexandroupolis Lighthouse: A Short History

Built in 1880, the city's most photographed landmark still guides ships in from the Thracian Sea.
Where Locals Actually Eat

Where Locals Actually Eat

Seafront tavernas, ouzeries, and the fish market worth the early alarm.
Do You Need an eSIM for Greece?

Do You Need an eSIM for Greece?

How to stay connected in Alexandroupolis and on the ferry to Samothraki without a physical SIM card.

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When to go

Mild winters and warm, breezy summers make Alexandroupolis a year-round coastal escape.

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Getting here

Fly into Alexandroupolis airport, or arrive by train and bus from Thessaloniki and beyond.

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Good to know

Answers on ferries to Samothraki, parking, and the best time to walk the promenade.

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Scenes from the seafront, the delta, and everywhere in between.

The Alexandroupolis lighthouse at golden hour with cars and people passing byA war memorial statue framed by palm trees and Greek flags in central AlexandroupolisA street in Alexandroupolis city centreThe Alexandroupolis harbour at blue hour with a lit ferrySilhouettes on an Alexandroupolis beach at sunset