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Alexandroupolis, Evros regional unit, Greece (Credit: Alexandroupolis Port Authority S.A- Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund https://hradf.com/)

Evros: The fascinating northeastern corner of Greece

Published on July 27, 2023

Evros is the northernmost regional unit of Greece. It borders Bulgaria to the north and Turkey to the east. Its name is derived from the river Evros, a natural border that separates Greece from Turkey on the mainland. The regional unit’s capital is Alexandroupolis, a beautiful seaside city and Thrace’s largest port. Evros, Greece’s most northwestern corner,…