Kastanies

Kastanies (Greek: Καστανιές, plural form of chestnuts, Turkish: Kestanelik which means "chestnut" too), older form Kastania, is a town located in northern part of the regional unit of Evros, Greece, and is part of the municipal unit of Vyssa. It is situated by the Evros River which forms the border with Turkey. The hills are situated to the west and to the southeast. Farmlands surround the area are to the north and to the west and along the Evros valley. The forests near the Evros lies to the northeast and along the Ardas valley and the hills. One of the bridge runs in parts of the river. The Evros meets with the Ardas near Kastanies which caused several major floods and where the major flooding began. Two highways run from Kastanies....