Major city · Greece
Stavroupoli
Visit Nestos Gorge and the Macedonian tomb in a half‑day; add a night in a mountain hut only if you plan the 5 km (3.1 mi) Rodhopi hike.Visit Nestos Gorge and the Macedonian tomb in a half‑day; add a night in a mountain hut only if you plan the 3.1 mi (5 km) Rodhopi hike.
Stavroupoli is the largest village on the Nestos River, set on the forested slopes of the Rodhopi mountains. Its main draws are the nearby Nestos Gorge, a Macedonian tomb, and easy access to mountain trails.
More
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid December–February (cold, possible snow on trails)
- Airports
- AXD · KVA
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Greece ↗Greece is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Greece ↗Taking stones, pottery or other objects from archaeological sites is illegal; so is exporting antiquities without a permit.
- Greece ↗Do not photograph military sites or border zones; signs mark them.
- Greece ↗Acropolis tickets are sold for one-hour entry slots on the official Hellenic Heritage site (hhticket.gr); in peak season slots sell out days ahead, and you cannot enter outside your hour.
- Greece ↗Businesses must give a receipt (apodeixi) for every sale; ask for one, and do not accept a handwritten note in place of it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Stavroupoli100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Stavroupoli, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Greece-wide
- SIM or eSIMCosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.Greece-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland.Greece-wide
- TippingTaverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.Greece-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Greece-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for stray dogs on trails and keep valuables locked in accommodation.
Show all 12 answers
- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 166 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysArchaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 08:00–15:00 or 17:00) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Archaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 8:00 AM–3:00 PM or 5:00 PM) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Greece-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAXD Alexandroupolis Airport.
- Getting aroundRoad: exit Xanthi East Junction, follow National Highway to Stavroupoli.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealGyros (street)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))€12–15 (≈ US$14–18)
- Budget bedForest cabin, a night, per person€20 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bed4‑star hotel, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bed4‑star hotel, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €55 (≈ US$65) · High €80 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AXD Alexandroupolis Airport · KVA Kavala Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Mar (7 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Stavroupoli: next 7 days
Loading forecast…
Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
Loading…
Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Road: exit Xanthi East Junction, follow National Highway to Stavroupoli. Rail: small station with limited service; check schedules.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Nestos Gorge
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Walk from the railway line south of Stavroupoli; trail starts near abandoned station
Easy hiking, good for birdwatching
Macedonian tomb of Stavroupoli
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Short walk from village centre
Ancient site, free entry
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Forest Village "Erymanthos"
Wooden cabins, basic facilities
Iniochos Guest-house
Bungalows near a pool, good for families
Agnantio
Mid‑range guesthouse in Karyofyto village
Kyveli Hotel
4‑star hotel, 6 double rooms with balcony
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–80 (≈ US$55–95) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range guesthouse2 × 1 night × €55 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €55 | €110 |
| Train ticket (round‑trip)2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €27 |
| Trip total≈ €151 per person per day, bed included | €301≈ US$350 |
private room, breakfast optional
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rentals excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Gyros (street) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Bottle of wine | €5–10 (≈ US$6–12) |
| Taxi (5 km) | €12–15 (≈ US$14–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check train schedules for seasonal changes (check).
- Mountain trails may be closed after heavy rain or snow (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 166
Pocket card
Fill in, then print or save as PDF
Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.
StavroupoliStavroupoli
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
—
—
—
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance166
Embassy
My embassy: —
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Stavroupoli. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid December–February (cold, possible snow on trails) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in a mountain hut for extended hiking.
- Combine with a day trip to Xanthi or Kavala for cultural contrast.
Sources
Ask about Stavroupoli
Loading…
Was this useful?