Komotini is a city in Thrace, northeastern Greece. It is the capital of the periphery of East Macedonia and Thrace and of the Rhodope peripheral unit. There are two airports near Komotini. The nearest is in Alexandroupoli (65 km), and the other is in Kavala
(80 km).
Komotini is, nowadays, a thriving commercial and administrative centre. It is heavily centralised with the majority of commerce and services based around the historical core of the city. Getting around on foot is therefore very practical. However, traffic can
be remarkably heavy due to the daily commute.
