With a crossroads of sea and land roads – Alexandroupolis joins Europe and Asia, the West and the East. The beautiful seaside town, with the beacon standing imposing in the harbor, is a privileged center of a truly charismatic area.
Another great reason to visit Alexandroupolis is this excellent museum, housed in a stone neoclassical building dating back to 1899. It has been operating for many years organizing educational programs, publications, production of videos and documentaries and has a basic purpose: The acquaintance of the visitor with the folk culture and customs of Thrace . The subject covers the social and economic life of the area from the 18th century to the 1970s. The thematic units in which the exhibits are presented concern clothing, customs in the worship circle, pre-industrial diet and pastry, traditional crops. They also include scrubber and dyeing facilities.
No one could claim that Evros is another river. Besides being a natural border between Greece and Turkey and Greece-Bulgaria, its course has always determined the fate of the country. The Ancients considered it the largest river of the then known world, although it is only the longest on the Balkan Peninsula.
Nearly 30 km before the estuary, the River Evros is divided into two forming a huge long triangle. The deltaic plain created has a total area of 200,000 acres which is shared by Greece (150,000) and Turkey. The 80,000 acres of those found on Greek soil are the land which has been included in the international Ramsar Convention. The official name of the Evros Delta is “Anesio Delta”.
Do I have to wear a mask in transports – inside taxi or private hired vehicles – in Greece?
(2022 guidance on the use of face masks in Greece – Covid19 update)
TAXIS / PRIVATE TRANSFERS / MINIVANS / MINIBUSES / CITY BUSES
Our staff will wear a face covering inside the taxis and all private-hired cars for the duration of your journey. Our driver will use hand satinizer before and after any transaction or contact with your luggage etc. In Greece, it is the law that you must wear either a face covering or face mask even if you are vaccinated inside the taxis or private hired cars. Exemptions include people who have medical issues (trouble breathing, unability to wear a mask properly etc), children under the age of three (3) or you have any other legitamate reason not to – however please note that proof maybe requested by local authorities. Our drivers treat everyone with respect and compassion and understand if it is not immediately obvious that some people are not able to wear face covering for medical reasons.
AIRPORTS / AIRPLANES / TRAINS / INTERCITY BUSES:
From Wednesday 1st of June 2022 and after, Greek state decided and it is the law now that masks are not mandatory.
SHIPS / FERRYBOATS
From Thursday 2nd of June 2022 and after Greek state decided and it is the law now that masks are not mandatory, but it is strongly reccomended.
Where do I have to wear mask in Greece?
(in use after 1st of June 2022 for summer/autumn period – Covid19 update)
From Wednesday 1st of June 2022 and after, Greek state decided and it is the law now that:
– Masks are NOT mandatory anymore INDOORS. This means that you DON’T have to wear a facemask anymore, if you want to visit a coffee shop, a restaurant, a beach bar, a shop, hotel or supermarket.
– You MUST wear a mask, if you visit the following places: public hospital, pharmacy, private clinic, doctor’s office, medical centre, retirement and nursing home. You must also wear a mask, when using public transportation (public bus, taxi, chauffeurred-driven vehicles etc)