West of Kavala, the seaside villages of Nea Peramos and Nea Iraklitsa continue to draw steady summer crowds, helped by their easy reach from the city and a growing base of second-home owners from elsewhere in Greece. Nea Peramos, settled in 1924 by refugees from Asia Minor, has built a reputation for its seafront promenade and autumn cultural events, while Nea Iraklitsa's beaches remain a favourite for day-trippers. Local business owners say the villages act as a quieter complement to Kavala's busier city beaches during peak season.