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Drama

Drama, a thriving city of approximately 96.000. inhabitants, is the capital of the prefecture of Drama, the seat of a metropolitan and the headquarters of an army corps. It is ringed but not overshadowed to the North by the heights of the Falakron Mountain and commands the 'golden plain,' which produces tobacco, which provides its livelihood.

The city has a Tobacco Research Station, but the processing of timber affords a second occupation. Though it holds a little particular interest for the tourist, its large shaded squares and Restaurants make it a pleasant place to pause. Aims to facilitate the reintegration of 120 repatriated Greek families through the provision of housing and stable employment. The rate of unemployment in Drama is particularly high (7.5 %), and has resulted in social and economic exclusion throughout the area.

There are a number of theories regarding the origin of the name. The most popular claims are that it comes from the place with many springs of water. It is almost proven that the modern town evolved from the ancient town of Dravescus.

Of course, the word Drama has both in Greek and in English a very different meaning. So it is very common to hear people from other places to say something like life in Drama must be a drama, i.e. tragedy… avoid saying that, as you the natives don't really want to hear it. Drama is well known in the region as a party place: it has the best bars, clubs and taverns in the greater area. Come and join the groove!

The Falakro mountain, (i.e. bald mountain). It does not have many trees but you can't even imagine the diversity of the vegetation there. No wonder it is also called the mountain of the flowers. During the winter, one can also enjoy skiing at the Falakro ski center. The Frakto virgin forest, an asset of mother nature, unique in Europe.

The Maara cave, the Alistrati cave, the monastery of Ikosifinisa, the Nestos valley can be visited by car or by taking the organised tour by train.

At the Nestos dams, and the 3 hydroelectric power stations of the Public Power Corporation produce more power than any other hydroelectric plant in Greece.

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