Between the slopes of Mount Pangaio and the fertile plains of Drama stretches one of Greece’s most quietly compelling wine destinations. Vineyards dip toward the Aegean, estates sit beside stone-built villages, and guesthouses welcome travelers who want to taste wines where they are grown.
Staying here means crisp mornings above vine rows, unhurried tastings with winemakers, and the gentle rhythm of rural life set against mountain and sea. Kavala offers coastal vineyards with cool breezes and foothill villages framed by olive groves. Drama, further inland, blends ambitious wineries with serene countryside retreats and forest-lined roads climbing toward Falakro. Together, they create a journey through northern Greek wine culture defined by terroir, authenticity, and generous hospitality.
KAVALA
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Tsikrikonis Winery – Guesthouse
Set above the village of Myrtofyto on the slopes of Mount Pangaio, this family-run estate brings vineyard life into the overnight stay. The guesthouse sits among vines with quiet views stretching toward the sea. Suites combine stone and wood with understated elegance; terraces face the valley and the estate’s fields. Guests can enjoy cellar tastings, seasonal vineyard walks, and harvest experiences, with nearby beaches at Nea Peramos and the archaeological site of Philippi adding coastal and cultural contrast.
Myrtofyto, Paggaio
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Culinary Boutique Hotel Kladi Elias
In the mountain village of Mesoropi, this restored stone manor blends refined suites with views across Pangaio’s forests and vineyard-lined slopes. Timber beams, soft textiles, and generous terraces give a warm rural feel, while the in-house restaurant celebrates local produce and regional wines. This is an elegant base for visits to nearby estates, including Biblia Chora. Hiking paths begin just outside the village, and the coast is an easy drive away for a day by the sea.
Mesoropi, Paggaio
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Aloni Hotel & Spa
Set in the mountain village of Volakas beneath Mount Falakro, Aloni Hotel & Spa offers an elegant rural retreat surrounded by the landscapes that shape Drama’s cool-climate wines. The architecture blends stone and wood with modern alpine style, while large windows frame pine forests and distant vineyards. Rooms are airy and minimal, some with fireplaces and mountain-facing balconies. The spa features a heated pool, sauna, and hammam — ideal after a day spent visiting nearby wineries such as Costa Lazaridi in Adriani or Wine Art Estate in Mikrochori. In winter, guests can ski on Falakro’s slopes; in warmer months, the area invites long drives through meadows and vineyard roads. Evenings are calm and restorative, defined by local wine, mountain air, and a sense of quiet luxury.
Volakas
DRAMA
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Aya Hotel
In the historic part of Drama beside the spring gardens of Agia Varvara, Aya Hotel offers a serene, design-driven base for wine touring. Rooms feature marble, oak, and soft lighting, creating calm after a day in the vineyards. The restaurant and bar focus on thoughtful flavors and local bottles. With estates in nearby Doxato, Adriani, and Mikrochori within easy reach, guests can explore the region’s leading producers and return to stroll along the water gardens at dusk.
Agias Varvaras 10–12
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Kouros Hotel
Just outside Drama on the road toward Kavala, this four-star hotel is a practical choice for travelers planning multiple winery visits. Rooms are spacious, the pool and garden offer space to reset, and staff can assist with recommendations and tasting arrangements across the region. Ease of movement is the advantage here, with countryside and town both close at hand.
3rd km Drama–Kavala Road
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Hydrama Grand Hotel
Housed in a restored 1920s tobacco warehouse beside the spring-fed lakes of Agia Varvara, this five-star hideaway is a polished base for wine touring around Drama. Rooms and suites look either to the water gardens or the old town; interiors balance heritage masonry with clean, modern lines. After cellar visits, return to a quiet spa, an all-day cafe bar, and calm evening walks along the boardwalks where ducks drift past plane trees. Drive times to leading estates are short — Doxato, Adriani, and Mikrochori sit in easy reach — so you can stack tastings by day and sleep luxuriously in town at night.
Agias Varvaras 11
How to Get There
Kavala and Drama are both easily reached from Thessaloniki, around two hours by car via the Egnatia Odos motorway. Kavala also has its own small international airport, with seasonal flights from Athens and several European cities.
From Thessaloniki or Kavala, regional roads wind through the Pangaio foothills toward the wine villages of Myrtofyto, Mesoropi, and Kokkinochori. Drama lies inland, about forty minutes from Kavala, and is connected by regular intercity buses and trains. Renting a car remains the most flexible way to explore the vineyards, mountain villages, and cellar routes scattered across both regions.
