Turquoise waters, winding streets, and delicious Greek food. Sound familiar? Only, we’re not talking about the likes of Athens or Santorini . Head north and you’ll find Kavala , a small city in Greece’s Macedonia (not to be confused with the separate country, the Republic of North Macedonia), which Lonely Planet describes as an area ‘littered with ancient cities, holy places and natural wonders.
’ While you’ve probably never heard of Kavala – known as the ‘Blue City’ as it hugs the Aegean Sea – you’re going to want to add it to your summer getaway hit-list. Described as a ‘crossroad between the East and West’ , Kavala is a melting pot of cultures, boasting both mountain views and beaches – as well as local delicacies to sample. And tourists have fallen in love with the place.
‘Incredible,’ wrote one TripAdvisor reviewer. ‘Beautiful houses, architecture. Good food.
Will go again next summer. I had a great time.’ While another described the views of the city from it’s fortress as ‘simply breathtaking’.
And, as TUI have just launched a new route from Gatwick to Kavala, which takes just three hours (compared to the other non-direct flights which can take 8 hours), it’s never been easier to explore. Here’s everything you need to know about your next Grecian getaway..
. You can get flights to Kavala with TUI from £100 in July. From August, you’ll need a slightly bigger budget, as flights can cost upwards of £191.
With Aegean Airlines .