The Prefecture of Xanthi is located in the west of the Thrace region
covering an area of 1,793 km2 and is bordered by the sea to the
south. The land is entirely mountainous in the north with its highest peak of
Mount Koula at 1,827 m on the border with the Bulgaria. To the south is the
valley of Xanthi. The region has two rivers: the large Nestos River on the
border of Kavala and the small Xanthos River. In the region there are
therapeutic springs near the village of Nea Kessani with good curative
capacities, 20 km from the city of Xanthi.
In the Prefecture of Xanthi, Greek traditions coexist with those of Turks,
who long dominated in this region in the past. Both Mosques and Christian
churches can be found in its towns.
Places of interest are: the archeological site of Avdera was birthplace of
Democritus and Lake Vistonis at Portolagos, a significant wetland.
The climate is milder in the south and colder in the north.