Thasos
Discover Thasos
Thasos, sometimes spelled Thassos (Greek: Θάσος), is a Greek Island tourist destination in the North Aegean Islands group, close to Kavala. Thassos is a green island with many picturesque bays and great sandy beaches, high forested mountains and interesting archaeological sites. It also offers plenty of beach nightlife. The landscape is similar to that of Chalkidiki. The lively and fully developed south and east sides attract a younger crowd, while older visitors often prefer the much quieter west side between Limenas and Limenaria.
What to Experience in Thasos
Famous Beaches
Taste of Thasos...
There are a lot of restaurants and fast food places around the island. Since the quality varies from season to season, it is impossible to provide reliable recommendations. It is better to ask advice from other tourists there. Places you should go to because of their nice environment are Theologos, Kastro and Megalo Prinos. Centres for night life are Limenas, Limenaria and especially Potos where younger people like to meet. Most of the bars and beach bars organize themed nights, beach parties, etc., which are announced on posters in the hotels or in the places. Very popular "Greek Nights" are offered by some big hotels and some restaurants and pubs (check postings). Alexandra Golden Boutique Hotel. Adult only (updated Feb 2018) Royal Paradise Beach Resort. (updated Feb 2018)There are unhandled parameters: description; Ilio Mare. (updated Feb 2018)There are unhandled parameters: description; Makryammos Bungalows. (updated Feb 2018)There are unhandled parameters: description; ALEA Hotel & Suites. (updated Feb 2018)There are unhandled parameters: description; Blue Dream Palace, Tripiti Limenaria, ☏ +30 2593 053520. Features a restaurant with breakfast and dinner buffet, bar, parasols and volleyball on the fronting beach, pool, rooms with views, even a pillow menu. (updated Feb 2018) An advantage of Thasos is the close distance to the main land what makes day trips easy.
A Rich Past
Explore the historical roots that shaped Thasos into what it is today.
Earliest settlements are known from the Neolithic era. About 1500 BC, Thasos was taken by the Phoenicians, and by their knowledge in metallurgy, they were the first to exploit the mineral resources of the island. The island was then taken over by the Thracians until the Greek Ionian tribe displaced the Thracians in the 7th century BC. Gold and silver mining and trade flourished during this time and brought prosperity to the island. In 492 BC, the Persians conquered the island, which led to an economic decline. In 464 - 404 BC, Thasos was occupied by Athens and served as a colony of wood and metal supplies. 340 BC Philip II, king of the Macedonians, took over Thasos. In the period from 281 - 202 BC, Thasos was independent, until it was connected to the Roman Empire in 196 BC. After the division of the Roman Empire, it belonged to the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire) from 330 AD. In 1455 AD, Thasos passed over to the Turks and was freed by Greek troops by 1912 in the Balkan War. In the Second World War, Thasos and larger parts of northern Greece were handed over by the Wehrmacht to Bulgaria, who had to leave these areas with war dead. The timetables vary depending on the season. Since the island is close to the mainland, the ferry costs are comparatively low, so that many weekenders and camper vans visit the island....
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsThe timetables vary depending on the season. Since the island is close to the mainland, the ferry costs are comparatively low, so that many weekenders and camper vans visit the island. In high season there are sometimes kilometre-long traffic jams at the ferry in Keramoti on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, and in Thassos town from Sunday afternoons for those returning. There are far fewer traffic jams to and from Kavala. Do not take the last ferry. There is a risk that you won't make it if the ferry is very busy. The island has one main road which circles the perimeter. There is a bus service during summer. Taxis (costs about €1.5/km) are common and can be called from most restaurants, bars and supermarkets (taxis after midnight need to be booked in advance). Car and bike hire is possible from many of the larger towns and villages. To really see the interesting parts of the island, especially the mountain villages, a car or motorbike is needed....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
The island has one main road which circles the perimeter. There is a bus service during summer. Taxis (costs about €1.5/km) are common and can be called from most restaurants, bars and supermarkets (taxis after midnight need to be booked in advance). Car and bike hire is possible from many of the larger towns and villages. To really see the interesting parts of the island, especially the mountain villages, a car or motorbike is needed. Normal cars are not allowed on dirt roads but some of the nice beaches an attractions can be reached on dirt roads only. Hire a 4WD at least for the days you want to go off-road. Most tourists rent a car at least for one day to explore the island. As there is only one ring road the villages are described starting from Thasos town clockwise. From the main ring road the mountain villages can be reached via side roads or dead-end roads. If you visit the main attractions only a tour takes from 4-6 hr.
Where to Stay
Alexandra Golden Boutique Hotel. Adult only (updated Feb 2018) Royal Paradise Beach Resort. (updated Feb 2018)There are unhandled parameters: description; Ilio Mare. (updated Feb 2018)There are unhandled parameters: description; Makryammos Bungalows. (updated Feb 2018)There are unhandled parameters: description; ALEA Hotel & Suites. (updated Feb 2018)There are unhandled parameters: description; Blue Dream Palace, Tripiti Limenaria, ☏ +30 2593 053520. Features a restaurant with breakfast and dinner buffet, bar, parasols and volleyball on the fronting beach, pool, rooms with views, even a pillow menu. (updated Feb 2018) An advantage of Thasos is the close distance to the main land what makes day trips easy.
Money & Budget
Thasos is known for its tasty dark Pine honey (ca €8/kg), fruits and vegetables in glycose syrup (extremely sweet) and good Zipouro, a pomace brandy at about €8/L. There are a lot of restaurants and fast food places around the island. Since the quality varies from season to season, it is impossible to provide reliable recommendations. It is better to ask advice from other tourists there. Places you should go to because of their nice environment are Theologos, Kastro and Megalo Prinos. Centres for night life are Limenas, Limenaria and especially Potos where younger people like to meet. Most of the bars and beach bars organize themed nights, beach parties, etc., which are announced on posters in the hotels or in the places.
Safety Information
Safety Overview
An advantage of Thasos is the close distance to the main land what makes day trips easy.
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Glimpses of Thasos
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a beach with boats and people
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