Vistonida
Discover Vistonida
The area around Lake Vistonida in Western Thrace in Greece includes the site of Anastasiopolis or Peritheorion (Greek: Αναστασιούπολις - Περιθεώριον) an ancient city on the Via Egnatia. This article covers roughly the area of the municipalities Abdera and Iasmos and the old municipality of Vistonida. The area is part of the National Park of Nestos Delta and lakes Vistonida-Ismarida, an area of particularly high occurrence of migratory birds.
Taste of Vistonida...
In the surrounding villages you will find restaurants as well as fast food especially in Iasmos village. But it is recommended to drive to the coastal villages Fanari or Porto Lagos (see Xanthi) because of the more beautiful environment. In each village there are kafeneios (simple traditional cafes) where mainly the farmers of the respective village spend their time. As the villages have a high percentage of Muslim population, as a tourist you should not go there in mismatched clothing. Iasmos, as a bigger place, has several modern cafes, which you can easily visit as a tourist. Around Natural Reserve Area of Lake Vistonis the best places to sleep are in the village Fanari or Porto Lagos. In the immediate vicinity of the lake there are many mosquitos, which can make the stay uncomfortable.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsOn the road Xanthi-Komotini turn off in the village Amaxades at the underpass under the highway and follow the paved dirt road. It is advantageous to look at the route on Google Earth before, as the route is not signposted. Shortly before the ruins the paved road stops. The remaining 2 km dirt road are good to drive without 4WD. The entrance gate is on the north side. Since it is usually locked, you enter the ruined site through the loose grid in the gate. The area of the archaeological site is level and easily accessible. Hiking boots are advisable. In the surrounding villages you will find restaurants as well as fast food especially in Iasmos village. But it is recommended to drive to the coastal villages Fanari or Porto Lagos (see Xanthi) because of the more beautiful environment. In each village there are kafeneios (simple traditional cafes) where mainly the farmers of the respective village spend their time....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
The area of the archaeological site is level and easily accessible. Hiking boots are advisable. In the surrounding villages you will find restaurants as well as fast food especially in Iasmos village. But it is recommended to drive to the coastal villages Fanari or Porto Lagos (see Xanthi) because of the more beautiful environment. In each village there are kafeneios (simple traditional cafes) where mainly the farmers of the respective village spend their time. As the villages have a high percentage of Muslim population, as a tourist you should not go there in mismatched clothing. Iasmos, as a bigger place, has several modern cafes, which you can easily visit as a tourist. Around Natural Reserve Area of Lake Vistonis the best places to sleep are in the village Fanari or Porto Lagos. In the immediate vicinity of the lake there are many mosquitos, which can make the stay uncomfortable.
Where to Stay
Around Natural Reserve Area of Lake Vistonis the best places to sleep are in the village Fanari or Porto Lagos. In the immediate vicinity of the lake there are many mosquitos, which can make the stay uncomfortable.
Money & Budget
In the surrounding villages you will find restaurants as well as fast food especially in Iasmos village. But it is recommended to drive to the coastal villages Fanari or Porto Lagos (see Xanthi) because of the more beautiful environment. In each village there are kafeneios (simple traditional cafes) where mainly the farmers of the respective village spend their time. As the villages have a high percentage of Muslim population, as a tourist you should not go there in mismatched clothing. Iasmos, as a bigger place, has several modern cafes, which you can easily visit as a tourist. Around Natural Reserve Area of Lake Vistonis the best places to sleep are in the village Fanari or Porto Lagos. In the immediate vicinity of the lake there are many mosquitos, which can make the stay uncomfortable.
Safety Information
Nearby Destinations
Glimpses of Vistonida
seagull flying over sea
seagull flying over sea
seagull flying over sea
seagull flying over sea
seagull flying over sea
seagull flying over sea
seagull flying over sea
seagull flying over sea
seagull flying over sea
seagull flying over sea
seagull flying over sea
seagull flying over sea
seagull flying over sea