Drama

Drama is a city in Northern Greece

Understand
Covering an area in a valley between a mountainous area Drama is a central city in Northern Greece known for a number of events and sights around it. Its name means "rich in water" in Greek.

Get in
The best way to reach Drama is by the Bus, frequently travelling from Thessaloniki ( for a single ticket), you can also travel there by train but the train station is about a 10 minute walk from the centre of the city. The bus station is about 3 minutes from the center of the city near "plateia elefterias" (freedom square) the main square.

By plane
You can travel to Kavala international airport and then catch a bus to Drama.

By train
You can get a train from either Thessaloniki or Athens. Cost is cheaper than the bus.



By car
With the Egnatia freeway you can reach Drama in less than 2 hours from Thessaloniki, and around 30 minutes from Kavala.

By bus
You can take the KTEL (Greek national busservice) from Thessaloniki (around 2 hours, ) or Kavala.

By boat
The nearest harbour is Kavala, mainly serving the routes between Kavala-Thassos-Lemnos.

Get around
One of the best things in Drama is the outstanding natural beauty of the surrounding areas. This might be tricky to reach and Drama does no get the tourism it deserves therefore it is best reached by car. But if you are thinking of seeing a part in Greece that is not spoiled by tourism then this area is for you. In the city there are cozy restaurants and Ouzo places as well as a booming nightlife of very luxurious cafe-bars for the size of the city. There are also nightclubs, some near the city centre and some a little further out of the centre.

See


Downtown:

Further away:

Do
Do go for a coffee on one of the luxurious coffee places and do eat at a local taverna. Drama is well known for its night life which attracts lots of people from surrounding cities.

There are also an archaeological museum and a religion history museum in the city. Surrounding the city there are a number of archaeological sites, including the Philippi ancient theatre. This is an operational theatre and remakes of ancient Greek theatre plays are played here.

Work
Volunteering work in the area of Drama is possible during the Christmas period where the central square is transformed into a theme park known as "oneiroupoli" (city of dreams), you can contact the city municipality for information.

Buy
Drama has a very competitive market for its size and you can find practically anything you would expect in a major city. The market is closely packed together surrounding the main square.

Eat
There are a number of places to eat in Drama. The quality of the food offered is very good and since the city is virtually tourist-free you can expect to have a decent meal for a normal price



Budget

 * Stefanos, follow the road towards the west from the main square, offers Greek "suvlaki" änd "gyros" sandwiches (around per person for 2 sandwiches).
 * Kalamia, towards the east of the main square next to a bank, offers "kebab" style grill, (around per person for 2 servings).
 * Black & White (Ασπρο Μαυρο):Dim. Gounari 7Α, offers Greek "bugatsa" (cream filled pasty), around per serving.

Mid-range
Nisaki: between the agia varvara park and the kapnomagaza. Serves cooked food, grills and fish. Prices around per person

Drink

 * Kafe Elefteria Probably one of the oldest coffehouses in the city, in the now renovated old building serves plenty of hot and cold drinks. North of the main square.
 * Kafe Aigeo Serving a younger crowd this lively bar is west of the Agia Varvara square. It gets very crowded on weekends and the music is loud.



Sleep
Hotels:
 * Emporiko, +30 2521 037903. Kind of looks like it could fit in on a street in Tehran somewhere.
 * Marianna, +30 2521 031520. A multi-story hotel.
 * Xenia, +30 2521 033195. Very elongate and otherwise nondescript-looking.

If you do not wish to stay in the centre there are numerous hotels in the villages around Drama, including Petalo Resort +30 694 824 8104

Stay safe
In a city that is unspoiled by tourism you should try to maintain a respectful communication towards others as extreme behaviour towards people might cause a scene. Also try to avoid getting involved with any local disputes. Crime in Drama is nearly non-existent.

Connect
City hall: +30 25210 25555 Hospital: +30 25210 23351 Police: +30 25210 22341

Cope
The weather can be very hot during summertime and the winters are usually cold and breezy with some snow.

Go next

 * Kavala
 * Serres