Asprovalta and Vrasna, with their unparalleled natural beauty and strategic location in the Strymonikos Gulf, have been crossroads of civilizations and trade since ancient times until today. They were connected to the Egnatia Road, and hosted Byzantine and Ottoman influences.

Today, as popular tourist destinations, they keep alive the link between the past and the present, offering beaches, historical findings, and unique local traditions. The development of coastal tourism in the 20th and 21st centuries led to the spread of settlements, with many holiday homes highlighting the modern appeal of the area.