Why go
- City in northeastern Greece.
- Served by Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport (AXD).
History
Alexandroupolis or Alexandroupoli, is a port city in Greece and the capital of the Evros regional unit, in Greek Thrace. It is the largest city in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, with a population of 71,751 and is an important port and commercial center for Northern Greece.
Where to stay
Ellispontou 12, Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece · oktolia.com
Tyrolois 1, Alexandroupoli 681 32, Greece · alexandra-residence.gr
Ι, Kaviri 16, Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece · sali.gr
Leof. Dimokratias 422, Alexandroupoli 681 31, Greece · 31doorshotel.com
Troados 13, Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece · mydiashotel.com
Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece · hotel-aggelos.gr
Egnatia Park, Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece · grecotel.com
4th klm National Road, Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece · wyndhamhotels.com
Dimitriou Karaoli 110, Alexandroupoli 681 32, Greece · hotelerika.gr
ΑΘΑΝΑΣΙΟΥ Διάκου 11, Alexandroupoli 681 32, Greece · lighthousehotel.gr
5 Th Klm National Road, Komotinis, Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece · nefelihotel-sa.gr
6 th Alexandroupolis - Makris, Alexandroupolis 681 00, Greece · bellairhotel.gr
Malgaron 11, Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece · mariannahotel.gr
ΝΕΑ ΧΙΛΗ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥΠΟΛΗ, Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece · hilihotel.gr
1 χλμ. Αλεξ/πολης - Χιλης, Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece · santa-rosa.gr
N. Chilis, 1 km, Alexandroupoli 681 31, Greece · thalassa-apartments.com
Moudanion 1, Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece · alkyon-hotel.com
Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece · hotel-aphroditi.gr
2nd Km Alexandroupoli - Komotini, Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece · alexbh.gr
Egnatia Park, Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece · grecotel.com
2o Km Alexandroupolis - Komotinis, Alexandroupoli 68100, Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece · alexplaza.gr
Leof. Dimokratias 458, Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece · parkalex.gr
Λεωφόρος Μάκρης 281 2ο χιλ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥΠΟΛΗΣ - ΧΙΛΗΣ, Alexandroupoli 681 31, Greece · via-mare-apartments.com.es
Viziinou 8, Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece
Leof. Dimokratias 122, Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece
Smirnis13 A- Nea Chili, Σμύρνης 13Α - Νέα Χιλή Αλεξανδρούπολης, Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece
Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece
Dim. Karaoli 74, Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece
Kon/nou Paleologou 53, Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece · athinacityhotel.gr
Trapezountos 1, Nea Chili 681 00, Greece · seasons-luxury-apartments.com.es
Nikolaidi 13, Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece
Komninon 1, Nea Chili 681 00, Greece
Leof. Makris 281, Alexandroupoli 681 00, Greece
Restaurants & places to go
Seafood, Fish, Restaurant · restaurant · 24-26 Apolloniados 24-26
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 337 Δημοκρατίας, Αλεξανδρούπολη, 68100 · mikelcc.gr
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-01:00,12:00-24:00; Su 00:00-01:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 316 Δημοκρατίας,… · goodysburgerhouse.com
Souvlaki, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-23:30; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery · 31 Ελ. Βενιζέλου, Αλεξανδρούπολη, 68100 · geusiteleia.gr
Sandwich, Burritos, Churros, Street Food, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-00:00 Features: takeaway · Επ. Οδός Αλεξανδρούπολης - Σαπών, Αλεξανδρούπολη,…
Greek, French, Burger, Chicken, American, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-04:00 · 2 Ρήγα Φερραίου, Αλεξανδρούπολη, 68100
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-01:00; Mo-Su 18:00-24:00 · 9 Κανάρη, Αλεξανδρούπολη, 68100
Gyros, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 · 42
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-01:30; Su 08:00-24:00 · 12 Κανάρη, Αλεξανδρούπολη, 68100 · facebook.com
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 · 329 Δημοκρατίας, Αλεξανδρούπολη, 68100 · facebook.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-18:00 · 35 Ειρήνης, Αλεξανδρούπολη, 68100 · thomaskitchen.gr
Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 01:00-00:00 · Εθνικής Αντιστάσεως
Italian Pizza, Greek, Restaurant · Italian Pizza/Greek restaurant
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Food Court · food court
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr, Sa 12:00-23:00; Tu-Th, Su 12:00-18:00
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 19:30-23:00
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-24:00; Mo-Su 00:00-02:30 Features: outdoor seating · 50 Λεωφόρος Μεγ. Αλεξάνδρου, Αλεξανδρούπολη, 68100 · facebook.com
Ice Cream · ice cream · 36 Δικαστηρίων, Αλεξανδρούπολη, 68100 · facebook.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-24:00; Mo off · 20 Λεωφόρος Μεγ. Αλεξάνδρου, Αλεξανδρούπολη, 68100 · fooda.gr
Fast Food · fast food
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Αλεξανδρούπολη, 68100
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 1 Κανάρη
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 08:00-14:00 · Παλειολογου 66, 68100 · m.facebook.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-22:30
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 300 Δημοκρατίας, Αλεξανδρούπολη, 68100 · sohocafe.gr
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-24:00 · 11 Κανάρη, Αλεξανδρούπολη, 68100
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Cafe · cafe · 51 Καβύρη, Αλεξανδρούπολη, 68100 · caffeinestores.gr
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-24:00 · 3 Μιαούλη, Αλεξανδρούπολη, 68100
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Cafe · cafe · 1 14ης Μαΐου, Αλεξανδρούπολη, 68100 · facebook.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:30-24:00; Mo-Su 00:00-01:00 · 12 Κύπρου, Αλεξανδρούπολη, 68100
Cafe · cafe · 14 Μιαούλη, Αλεξανδρούπολη, 68100 · 3tcoffee.gr
Restaurant · restaurant · Μιαούλη, Αλεξανδρούπολη, 68100
Cafe · Coffee & gluten-free breakfast · 68 Ελευθ. Βενιζέλου, Αλεξανδρούπολη, 68100
Restaurant · restaurant · 47 Παλαιολόγου, Αλεξανδρούπολη, 68100
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Airports
Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport (AXD) 7 km to the centre
Alexandroupolis, A, GR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Aegean Airlines, Big Sky Airlines, Olympic Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Athens, Sitia (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (A320, A321, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 1 route: Sitia
- Olympic Airlines OA (A320, A321, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Komotini Airfield 55 km to the centre
Komotini, A, GR
Getting there by ferry
Alexandroupoli
Ferry terminal · 0.5 km from the centre
Alexandroupolis - Samothrace
Ferry route · FAST FERRIES
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport (AXD); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AXD has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Athens, Sitia). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Alexandroupoli, 0.5 km); routes include Alexandroupolis - Samothrace.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Alexandroupoli, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.