Hands-down Kavala's best-situated cafe, Briki sits pretty at the southern end of the Panagia peninsula, its wood-and-stone, bric-a-brac–crammed interior giving onto a delightful, light-filled terrace that encourages lingering over Greek coffee, conversation and memorable views.
Briki
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Named for the Panagia church, this historic peninsula's narrow, tangled streets are lined by pretty pastel houses. A calf-stiffening walk leads up to the…
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4. Archaeological Museum of Kavala
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6. Philippi Archaeological Site
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