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Practical essentials

Trip logistics, sorted

Direct flights, daily island ferries, and year-round coastal weather — everything you need before arriving.

AXD Airport • Port • Highway

Getting here

Fly directly into Alexandroupolis Airport (AXD, 10 min from centre), catch the daily Samothraki ferry, or arrive via Egnatia Odos highway.

Arrivals & transport

May – Oct beaches • All year

When to go

Warm Aegean summers for Makri beaches, prime birdwatching during spring & autumn migrations in the Delta, and mild winters for coastal dining.

Best time to visit

Promenade • Ferries • Parking

Good to know

Evening seafront promenade pedestrian hours, central parking insights, and essential tips for booking the Samothraki ferry in advance.

Frequently asked questions