Almost the whole population is Muslims which makes the Municipality an area with peculiar cultural elements which are depicted both in the various events that take place and the daily activities. The multiculturalism of the Rodopi region as reflected in space and time allow the visitor to have a new experience, even in Greece many do not know that it exists.
The 92.9% of the employees of the Municipality of Arriana is activated on the primary sector. Livestock production is a traditional activity for the Municipality of Arriana and the majority of the livestock of the Municipality are sheep and cattle that exceed even 100,000. And for this reason the produced products have an original origin and unique taste. These products circulate mainly in the area of Rodopi and give a special touch of flavor to the visitor.
In agriculture the tobacco cultivation dominates and specifically the rare variety of "Basmas", which is unique worldwide, and that is also another special feature of the area. Of particular interest is the mode of production and drying of tobacco leaves. In some cases, traditional methods are used that not found anywhere in Europe.
The Municipality extends to the largest part of the mountainous county and the population lives permanently in this area. It is mainly a mountainous region where the locals act in harmony with the unique natural landscape. An unknown area which is worth visiting. Finally, it maintains an unaltered image over the time with natural beauty and green landscapes full of vegetation.
Access
By car
22 km from Komotini and 24 km from the roundabout Mesti-No39 Egnatia Odos
Airport
Alexandroupolis International Airport,Dimoktitos
via Egnatia/A2/E90 - 66.3 km. 53' - Map
Port
Alexandroupolis Port
via Egnatia/A2/E90 - 58 km. 50' - Map