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[[File:KavalaAerial.jpg|thumb|Birds eye view of Kavala Town]] | |||
The capital city of the country, '''Kavala''' is one the biggest and most heavily-populated (if not the largest) city on the Altian mainland. It serves as the regional capital of the Western, Queensland and the official home of the Altis Mayor. | The capital city of the country, '''Kavala''' is one the biggest and most heavily-populated (if not the largest) city on the Altian mainland. It serves as the regional capital of the Western, Queensland and the official home of the Altis Mayor. | ||
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Because of its rich cultural history and unique surroundings, there are quite a few points of interest. These includes: | Because of its rich cultural history and unique surroundings, there are quite a few points of interest. These includes: | ||
* '''City Center:''' Kavala High Street is always bustling with activity and trade, the Center is host to [[Clothing Store|Hugo Ross]], [[The Bearded Clam]], [[Fish Market|The Cod Father]], [[General Store|VKs Bits & Bobs]], [[Market|AZDER]] and the [[Prestige Store]]. Along with the Mayors Offices and Voting Booths | *'''City Center:''' Kavala High Street is always bustling with activity and trade, the Center is host to [[Clothing Store|Hugo Ross]], [[The Bearded Clam]], [[Fish Market|The Cod Father]], [[General Store|VKs Bits & Bobs]], [[Market|AZDER]] and the [[Prestige Store]]. Along with the Mayors Offices and Voting Booths | ||
* '''Old Kavala:''' Built by the Ancient Phoenicians, this fortress-like structure is located in '''Kastro'''; the western district of the city. A lighthouse is built just below it and overlooks the main harbour along with the [[Altis Police Service|Police Services]] HQ. | *'''Old Kavala:''' Built by the Ancient Phoenicians, this fortress-like structure is located in '''Kastro'''; the western district of the city. A lighthouse is built just below it and overlooks the main harbour along with the [[Altis Police Service|Police Services]] HQ. | ||
* '''Kavala Bay:''' Pristine beaches run along the coast of the city's north-western district (close to the village of Aggelochori). Especially popular with amateur fishermen, beach-goers, as well as diving enthusiasts who are supported by the local [[boat shop]] and [[Diving store]]. | *'''Kavala Bay:''' Pristine beaches run along the coast of the city's north-western district (close to the village of Aggelochori). Especially popular with amateur fishermen, beach-goers, as well as diving enthusiasts who are supported by the local [[boat shop]] and [[Diving store]]. | ||
* '''Kavala Pier:''' A large harbour stretches along the south-western district of the city. This harbour serves as a major entry point for domestic and international shipping import/exports as well as the [[National Health Service|NHS]]'s Coastguard and [[Marine Policing Unit|Marine Policing Units]] dispatch locations. | *'''Kavala Pier:''' A large harbour stretches along the south-western district of the city. This harbour serves as a major entry point for domestic and international shipping import/exports as well as the [[National Health Service|NHS]]'s Coastguard and [[Marine Policing Unit|Marine Policing Units]] dispatch locations. | ||
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File:KavalaHighStreet1.jpg|Car park on the right and Main HighStreet to the left | |||
File:KavalaHighStreet2.jpg|Kavala Square, with the Remembrance Grounds and [[Prestige Shop]] in the back with [[Clothing Store|Hugo Ross]] to the right | |||
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