Some 65km further west of Alexandroupoli is Komotini and, another 56km further, Xanthi.
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Alexandroupoli is also the jumping-off point for ferries to Samothraki island.
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The first major settlement, Alexandroupoli, is a pretty port town with good seafood restaurants, and just west of the Evros Delta, an important migratory route perfect for bird-watchers.
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