Xanthi Carnival
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Experience one of Greece's largest and most vibrant carnivals, with parades, music, and dancing (annual event).
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Plan a free trip to XanthiUpdated: 2026-10-11
Xanthi is a vibrant city in northern Greece, renowned for its picturesque Old Town, Ottoman architecture, and lively festivals. Visit to experience a unique blend of history, culture, and culinary delights, all within a youthful, student-filled atmosphere.
Things to do in Xanthi include Xanthi Carnival, Old Town of Xanthi, Xanthi Old Town Festival. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
Experience one of Greece's largest and most vibrant carnivals, with parades, music, and dancing (annual event).
Plan XanthiWander through the cobblestone alleys of the Old Town, admire the traditional architecture, and enjoy charming cafes and small shops.
Plan XanthiAn annual cultural festival showcasing local music, dance, art, and gastronomy (annual event).
Plan XanthiExperience Xanthi's vibrant open-air market (especially on Saturdays), offering a wide array of local products.
Plan XanthiA lively meeting point with cafes, shops, and events, perfect for people-watching.
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Build an itinerary for XanthiLearn about Xanthi's local history and traditions in a beautiful neoclassical mansion.
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A historic and iconic landmark in the city center, a popular photo spot.
Plan XanthiHere is what 2 days in Xanthi look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
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Xanthi Carnival, Old Town of Xanthi, Xanthi Old Town Festival, Xanthi Bazaar, Xanthi Central Square (Plateia Dimokratias), Xanthi Castle and 9 more. Xanthi Carnival: Experience one of Greece's largest and most vibrant carnivals, with parades, music, and dancing (annual event).
Day 1: Archaeological Museum of Abdera, Vistonida Lake, National Park of Nestos Delta and lakes Vistonida-Ismarida, Archaeological Museum of Abdera. Day 2: Ethnographic Museum of Xanthi, House of Shadow, Clock Tower of Xanthi, Old Town of Xanthi.
The itinerary for Xanthi runs through Abdera, Xanthi, City Center, Old Town and City Wide.
Museums worth visiting in Xanthi: Ethnographic Museum of Xanthi, Folklore and History Museum of Xanthi (Old Town) and Archaeological Museum of Abdera.
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