XANTHI MY PLACEFAMILY FARMING ETWINNING PROGECT 2014

Prefecture of Xanthi The Prefecture of

Xanthi, starts from the mountains of Rodopi(North) and ends to Thracian sea(South)

In between there is the fertile valley of Xanthi

The capital of the Prefecture of Xanthi is called Xanthi as well.

PLACES TO VISIT

Vistonida LakePorto Lagos

Nestos river

Vistonida lake is protected under the Ramsar convention

302 bird species live in Vistonida Lake and in the surrounding area of the wetland Northern part of the lake

Porto LagosPorto Lagos, a picturesque fishing village

Saint Nikolaos and Virgin Mary Chapels in Porto Lagos

Nestos riverextreme sports adventure at Nestos river

the meanders of the Nestos river

CITY OF XANTHI

General viewCentral square

Old city

Xanthi is the capital city of our prefecture

One of the entrances to the city General view of Xanthi

The clock of the central square

Part of the central square

Old City of Xanthi – an open museum of architecture

Part of the town Part of the town

Old City of Xanthi – an open museum of architecture

Folklore museum During the night

CULTURAL EVENTS

Old town festival

Carnival

Carnival: Streets of Xanthi resemble a 24-hour nightclub. http://www.carnivalx.gr/

During the a carnival parade At the centre square

Carnival: Streets of Xanthi resemble a 24-hour nightclub. http://www.carnivalx.gr/

Whatever the weather is... You should be here!!!!

Old Town Festival http://www.paliapoli.gr/

Late afternoon barbeque is prepared in every little street of the old town

During the evening thousands of residents and visitors enjoy Greek souvlaki and local popular bands

Old Town FestivalTraditional music is in the centre of interest

Traditional dances as well