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Things to see in Alexandroupolis (Greece): 7 places and when to go
Alexandroupolis is a town in Greece with around 53,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly History (4), Museums and art (2), Temples (1). The best known are Traianoupoli, Alexandroupolis Mosque and Archaeological site of Mesimvria-Zoni. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Greece · 40.8486, 25.8744
- Population
- About 53,000
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (4) · Museums and art (2) · Temples (1) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- SKG Thessaloniki, 248 km as the crow flies
What to see in Alexandroupolis
The places in and around Alexandroupolis, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- TraianoupoliAncient city of Thrace, Greece9.4 km
- Alexandroupolis MosqueOttoman mosque in Alexandroupolis, Greece585 m
- Archaeological site of Mesimvria-ZoniArchaeological site in Alexandroupoli Municipality, Greece20 km
- Theotokos KosmosoteiraByzantine monastery in Feres, Evros, Greece25 km
- Archaeological museum of AlexandroupolisMuseum for finds from Evros, Greece1.5 km
- Alexandroupolis LighthouseLighthouse in Greece554 m
- Ethnological Museum of ThraceMuseum in Greece42 m
When to go to Alexandroupolis
The best time to visit Alexandroupolis is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:23
- FebPossible10:26
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:17
- JunBest time14:55
- JulPossible14:39
- AugPossible13:38
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:40
- DecPossible9:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. In April, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Greece in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Alexandroupolis
The nearest main airport is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG, Thessaloniki), 248 km as the crow flies. How to get around Greece (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Komotini8 places50 km
- Didymoteicho8 places75 km
- Kavala24 places124 km
- Serres12 places197 km
- Mytilene11 places202 km
- Polygyros20 places211 km
And all of Greece, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Alexandroupolis?
The best known: Traianoupoli, Alexandroupolis Mosque, Archaeological site of Mesimvria-Zoni, Theotokos Kosmosoteira, Archaeological museum of Alexandroupolis. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Alexandroupolis?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05.
How do you get to Alexandroupolis?
The nearest main airport is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG), 248 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Alexandroupolis as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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