To the north of the regional unit of Evros, in a 98km distance from Alexandroupolis, is located the town of Didymoticho which has a population of 8.799 inhabitants. This city is a real museum itself, since it combines natural beauty, monuments and a long history that has stayed alive through the ages and is rooted in the Neolithic period. Here, the Roman Emperor Trajan, founded in the 2nd century AC , the town ‘Plotinopolis’, in honor of his wife Plotina. Didymoticho seems to have acquired its modern name due to two castles that existed there in opposites hills. Since then, Didymoticho has played a dominant role in the Thracian region and has repeatedly been the capital of Byzantine Empire. The town is crossed by a tributary of Evros, Erythropotamos (red river) and cobblestone paths beautify the traditional mansions. Here the well-preserved castle of Kale stands proud on the homonym hill, the fortification of which began by Emperor Trajan and was strengthened in the 8th century by engineers of the Emperor of Byzantium, Justinian. In the castle’s interior is built the chapel of Agios Dimitrios. The shire of Sultan Bayezid “the Thunderbolt”, dated from the late 14th century is found in the area and is the most ancient shire in Europe. On the slopes of Mount Kale, tens of caves are located, in one of which King Charles XII of Sweden was imprisoned. During your stay at Didymoticho, it is worth dedicating some time to visit the Turkish Spa or the Spa of the Whispers, the mausoleum of ‘Oruc Pasha’ as well as the 13th century Byzantine castle of Pythion. – Copyright © wondergreece.gr
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)