Alexandroupoli

Alexandroupoli is a city in northeastern Greece, and the administrative capital of the Evros regional unit in the region of East Macedonia and Thrace. It lies on the Aegean Sea near the mouth of the Evros River, close to the Turkish border, and serves as a major port and commercial hub for the region.

Historically, the town developed under Ottoman rule as Dedeağaç and was incorporated into the modern Greek state after the Balkan Wars. It was renamed Alexandroupoli in the 1920s, a name meaning “city of Alexander,” reflecting broader toponymic changes in the region.

Administratively, Alexandroupoli is the seat of the municipality of Alexandroupoli and the Evros regional unit. The economy centers on the port, fishing, logistics, and public services, with tourism growing around the coastal areas and the nearby Evros Delta and other natural attractions.

The city is served by Alexandroupoli International Airport (Dimokritos), which provides domestic and limited international flights, and it sits at a transport crossroads linking northern Greece with the Aegean and Balkan regions. The port handles commercial and passenger traffic and acts as a gateway for regional trade and mobility.

Notable features include the port’s lighthouse, the Evros Delta National Park nearby, and cultural institutions such as a campus of the Democritus University of Thrace, along with local museums and a municipal theater. Alexandroupoli’s location makes it a key regional link between Greece, the Balkans, and the broader southeastern European area.