Hello dear readers,
Today, I would like to share my experience visiting Dedeağaç, known as Alexandroupoli in Greece, in June 2019.
Located in the Evros region, this city sits right beside our country in Western Thrace.
Dedeağaç was historically established as an Ottoman village in the 18th century. The village, which earned its living through fishing, was named Alexandroupoli at the request of the Greek king Alexandros who visited the town in 1920. According to other sources, the city was founded by Alexander the Great.
With a population of over 50,000, Dedeağaç is home to both Greeks and Turks living together. Particularly due to its proximity to our country, the number of Turkish tourists is significantly noticeable.
The city has a long coastline, where a lighthouse is also located.
Numerous cafes are situated along the coast, welcoming guests. Greeks typically work until two o’clock in the afternoon and then go home to take a nap. This is referred to as a siesta. During certain times of the year, shops reopen after six in the evening, but most of them generally close completely after two.
If you’re wondering what to do in Dedeağaç, you can take a stroll along the beachfront. Additionally, you can swim in their beaches and enjoy a freddo or frappe at the cafes.
Dimokratias Street is the busiest street in the city. Here, you can shop or grab a bite to eat. Towards the end of the street, there is a charming mosque by the sea called Seladdin Mosque, which is open for worship.
I was surprised to see that this mosque was opened for worship in 1921, as generally, Greeks have either closed mosques or repurposed them for different uses.
There isn’t much to do in Dedeağaç. So, that’s all from me.
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