The Soufli is located northeast of Alexandroupolis, approximately 70 km and 50 km southwest of Orestiada. The city center is 500 meters from the River Evros.
It is mainly known for its silk industry developed there in the 19 the century.
It is built on the eastern side of the hill of Prophet Elias, one of the last hills of the Rodopi mountain range. Soufli is mentioned for the first time by the Turkish traveler Evliya Celebi in 1667. At that time he was a tax-free village. The Turkish name Sofoulou reveals that it was probably a possession of a monastic order that is actually testified in the area.
Later on, families of Soufliotes fled to Soufli and their fatherly names are mentioned in today’s names. It is, however, historically assured that Soufli was inhabited since the Neolithic Age.
This is evidenced by objects found in the area, as well as the discovery of graves of the Hellenistic Period. The strong Thracian element in the customs of the region testifies the origin of the Soufliotes from the great Thracian sex of the Balkan peninsula and the islands of the northeastern Aegean.
The Municipality of Soufli was the entire municipality before joining the Kallikratis program. It occupies an area of 462.044 acres and has a (real) population of 7,519 inhabitants. Soufli is also the seat of the municipality. It consists of 3 Municipalities, which correspond to the three abolished municipalities. Each municipal unit is divided into communities, which correspond to the departments of abolished Local Authorities.
Municipality of Soufli, Municipality of Orpheus, Municipality of Tycherou.
Source and more information:
Official website of Soufli.
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.
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From Wednesday 1st of June 2022 and after, Greek state decided and it is the law now that masks are not mandatory.
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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)