Byzantine Fortress of Kavala
Kavala, Greece

Byzantine Fortress of Kavala

Type: fortress / viewpoint

A fortress from the Byzantine period dominates the city from the top of the peninsula and offers a panoramic view of the harbor and the Aegean Sea. Within its walls lie the remains of ancient churches and water cisterns. Access is free and possible throughout the day.

Tickets

Entry: 🟢 Free entry

Entrance to the fortress is free of charge. A visit in the evening hours is recommended, when temperatures are lower and the view of the sunset is particularly attractive.

⛰️ Heads up: Hilly approach — the uphill section may add about 25 percent to the walking time to the attraction.

Parking nearby

Parkplatz für die Unterkunft Roof Garden Suite

garage/underground 🚶 3 min to the attraction (176m)

Address: Lamprou Katsoni 16, Kavala

Πάρκινγκ Τελωνείου

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (258m)

Address: Kavala

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +30 694 820 6335

Aristotelous 6 Garage

garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (464m)

Address: Aristotelous 6, Kavala

Phone: +30 251 350 0231

Parking - Paid

garage/underground 🚶 7 min to the attraction (488m)

Address: Karanou 25, Kavala

Municipal Agora Parking

Open until 22:00 garage/underground 🚶 7 min to the attraction (498m)

Address: 6, Aristotelous 4, Kavala

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 06:30–22:00 Tuesday: 06:30–22:00 Wednesday: 06:30–22:00 Thursday: 06:30–22:00 Friday: 06:30–22:00 Saturday: 06:30–22:00 Sunday: Closed

Parking - Paid (lokacija 2)

garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (742m)

Address: Mitropoleos 10, Kavala

Parking - Eth. Antistaseos 11

garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (747m)

Address: Ethnikis Antistaseos 11, Kavala

Parking Σχολών Οδηγών

garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (751m)

Address: Mitropoleos 8Α, Kavala

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