Drama
Discover Drama
Covering an area in a valley between a mountainous area Drama is a central city in Northern Greece known for a number of events and sights around it. Its name means "rich in water" in Greek. The best way to reach Drama is by the Bus, frequently travelling from Thessaloniki (€15 for a single ticket), you can also travel there by train but the train station is about a 10 minute walk from the centre of the city. The bus station is about 3 minutes from the center of the city near "plateia elefterias" (freedom square) the main square.
What to Experience in Drama
Taste of Drama...
There are a number of places to eat in Drama. The quality of the food offered is very good and since the city is virtually tourist-free you can expect to have a decent meal for a normal price Nisaki: between the agia varvara park and the kapnomagaza. Serves cooked food, grills and fish. Prices around €15 per person If you do not wish to stay in the centre there are numerous hotels in the villages around Drama, including Petalo Resort +30 694 824 8104 In a city that is unspoiled by tourism you should try to maintain a respectful communication towards others as extreme behaviour towards people might cause a scene. Also try to avoid getting involved with any local disputes. Crime in Drama is nearly non-existent. City hall: +30 25210 25555 Hospital: +30 25210 23351 Police: +30 25210 22341 The weather can be very hot during summertime and the winters are usually cold and breezy with some snow.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsThe best way to reach Drama is by the Bus, frequently travelling from Thessaloniki (€15 for a single ticket), you can also travel there by train but the train station is about a 10 minute walk from the centre of the city. The bus station is about 3 minutes from the center of the city near "plateia elefterias" (freedom square) the main square. You can travel to Kavala international airport and then catch a bus to Drama. You can get a train from either Thessaloniki or Athens. Cost is cheaper than the bus. With the Egnatia freeway you can reach Drama in less than 2 hours from Thessaloniki, and around 30 minutes from Kavala. You can take the KTEL (Greek national busservice) from Thessaloniki (around 2 hours, €15) or Kavala. The nearest harbour is Kavala, mainly serving the routes between Kavala-Thassos-Lemnos. One of the best things in Drama is the outstanding natural beauty of the surrounding areas....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
One of the best things in Drama is the outstanding natural beauty of the surrounding areas. This might be tricky to reach and Drama does not get the tourism it deserves therefore it is best reached by car. But if you are thinking of seeing a part in Greece that is not spoiled by tourism then this area is for you. In the city there are cozy restaurants and Ouzo places as well as a booming nightlife of very luxurious cafe-bars for the size of the city. There are also nightclubs, some near the city centre and some a little further out of the centre. Do go for a coffee on one of the luxurious coffee places and do eat at a local taverna. Drama is well known for its night life which attracts lots of people from surrounding cities. There are also an archaeological museum and a religion history museum in the city. Surrounding the city there are a number of archaeological sites, including the Philippi ancient theatre.
Where to Stay
If you do not wish to stay in the centre there are numerous hotels in the villages around Drama, including Petalo Resort +30 694 824 8104 In a city that is unspoiled by tourism you should try to maintain a respectful communication towards others as extreme behaviour towards people might cause a scene. Also try to avoid getting involved with any local disputes. Crime in Drama is nearly non-existent. City hall: +30 25210 25555 Hospital: +30 25210 23351 Police: +30 25210 22341 The weather can be very hot during summertime and the winters are usually cold and breezy with some snow.
Money & Budget
Drama has a very competitive market for its size and you can find practically anything you would expect in a major city. The market is closely packed together surrounding the main square. There are a number of places to eat in Drama. The quality of the food offered is very good and since the city is virtually tourist-free you can expect to have a decent meal for a normal price Nisaki: between the agia varvara park and the kapnomagaza. Serves cooked food, grills and fish.
Safety Information
Safety Overview
In a city that is unspoiled by tourism you should try to maintain a respectful communication towards others as extreme behaviour towards people might cause a scene. Also try to avoid getting involved with any local disputes. Crime in Drama is nearly non-existent. City hall: +30 25210 25555 Hospital: +30 25210 23351 Police: +30 25210 22341 The weather can be very hot during summertime and the winters are usually cold and breezy with some snow.
Glimpses of Drama
group of people performing on stage
Fine Art Portrait
white heart shaped balloon on white surface
Dyptik Company – France Dans L’engrenage. They perform in Ramallah Contemporary Dance Festival - Sareyyet Ramallah/Palestine. it was amazing show ..
Crowd dancing in the street
Royal George Theatre
KLaudik
man and woman sitting on chair
A stage picture portrayal of a girl oppressed by her family's educational system
Fine Art Portrait
group of people performing on stage
Fine Art Portrait
white heart shaped balloon on white surface