Xanthi is a city in northern Greece, in the East Macedonia and Thrace periphery. It is the capital of Xanthi Prefecture.
Known references to Xanthi, or Xanthia, date back to 879 BC. It began as a small village and experienced all the tumultuous periods of the history of Thrace, such as raidings, disasters, race conflicts, civil wars.
Nowadays Xanthi is a modern city, rich in history, traditions and customs, and with many attractions for the visitors (incl. the surrounding areas). It is a multi-cultural place where people, both christians and muslims, live in harmony.
It is worth visiting the city during the Carnival (either February or March as dates change) and during the Old Town Festival (beginning of September). Also do not miss the Xanthi Bazaar every Saturday. Xanthi is "The city of the thousand colours".