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Where is Xanthi

Xanthi is a city in northeastern Greece and the capital of the Xanthi regional unit, which is part of the Eastern Macedonia and Thrace region. The city is situated in the northern part of the country, close to the border with Bulgaria.

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Xanthi Location Map, Greece

Facts about Xanthi, Greece

Country	Greece
Region	Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
Regional Unit	Xanthi
Municipal Seat	Xanthi
Named After	Ancient Thracian settlement (possibly from “Xantheia”)
Established	Ancient settlement; modern growth in Ottoman period
Municipality Status	1919 (incorporated into modern Greece)
Coordinates	41.1356° N, 24.8880° E
Total Area	~495 sq km (municipality)
Land Area	~495 sq km
Water Area	Minimal
Population (2021)	~66,000 (municipality)
Population Rank	Major city of Thrace region
Major City	Xanthi
Main Industries	Agriculture (tobacco), Commerce, Education, Services
Major Transport	Road and rail links via Egnatia Odos; near Kavala Airport
Time Zone	Eastern European Time (UTC+02:00)
Known For	Old Town architecture, Xanthi Carnival, multicultural heritage
Website	https://www.cityofxanthi.gr

Top Attractions in Xanthi, Greece

Xanthi Old Town – charming historic district with colorful mansions and cobbled streets
Archaeological Museum of Xanthi – museum featuring artifacts from ancient Thrace
Folk and History Museum of Xanthi – cultural museum housed in a beautiful 19th-century mansion
Holy Monastery of Panagia Archangeliotissa – hilltop monastery offering panoramic views over the city
Nestos River – scenic river gorge ideal for rafting, hiking, and nature excursions
Pomak Villages – traditional mountain villages showcasing unique local culture
Xanthi Clock Tower – historic Ottoman-era landmark in the city center
Livadiou Waterfalls – picturesque waterfalls located near Xanthi
Avdera Archaeological Site (nearby) – ancient city ruins linked to philosophers Democritus and Protagoras
Porto Lagos (nearby) – tranquil coastal lagoon area known for its scenic monasteries and birdlife

Distance from Xanthia to Other Greece Cities

Xanthia to Thessaloniki – 210 km (130 miles)
Xanthia to Athens – 700 km (435 miles)
Xanthia to Piraeus – 705 km (438 miles)
Xanthia to Patras – 670 km (416 miles)
Xanthia to Larissa – 450 km (280 miles)
Xanthia to Volos – 510 km (317 miles)
Xanthia to Ioannina – 500 km (311 miles)
Xanthia to Kalamata – 800 km (497 miles)
Xanthia to Corinth – 720 km (447 miles)
Xanthia to Heraklion – 1,000 km (621 miles)
Xanthia to Chania – 1,040 km (646 miles)
Xanthia to Kavala – 90 km (56 miles)

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