Nature lovers can enjoy bicycling, hiking, hunting, fishing, water sports and diving. The jagged landscape and the rich natural beauty of the island are ideal for activities close to nature. Follow one of the many natural footpaths and you may discover magical places.
Thassos Beaches
If you decide to visit other beautiful places on the island we have to warn you that no matter how long your stay, the days will always seem too few. No one can ever get enough of Thassos, no matter how many times they visit!
There are countless beautiful coastal villages and beaches, but we will only mention a few of the most popular. We are speaking of so many beaches that even if you are on the island during the busiest month of August, you will be able to find your own private beach for swimming and relaxing.
Some of the most popular beaches on the island are: Tarsanas, Nysteri, Glyfada, Pachis, Rachoni, Trypiti, Metallia in Limenaria, Pefkari, Potos, St. Antonios, Rossokremos, St. Anna, Psili Ammos, Astris, Libadi, Thimonia, Paradise, Alyki, Chrissi Ammoudia (Golden Beach), and Makryammos. All the beaches are sandy, both in and out of the sea. By driving around the island you may discover crowded beaches as well as small gulfs where you can enjoy your privacy and quiet moments.
Each beach has something special and unique to offer you; some are crowded, others abandoned, some organized, others not. They are all waiting to be discovered. Some are so calm that they invite you to their embrace to relax. Others show their strength, tempting you to play in their waves.
Sights
The capital of the island is Limenas, your first contact with the island if you arrive by ferry boat from Keramoti. The city is filled with picturesque houses that are situated between the seashore and the pine forests.
A single visit to the mountain villages of Thassos will enchant you with their scenic views and traditional architecture. One can see the houses with slate covered rooftops and arched wooden entryways.
About 7 kilometers from Limenas and 40 kilometers from Potos is the first of the mountain treasures, the village of Panagia. There you will find plenty of old mansions that are decorated with traditional woodwork.
Around 30 km from Potos, on the west side of the island you will find Mikro (small) and Megalo (Big) Prinos (Kazaviti). At roughly the center of the island is another beautiful village, Maries. Besides the architecture, it is worth the effort to take a trip to the lake above the village to see the small waterfalls. Finally, take a visit to Theologos, the former capital of the island; which is one of the oldest villages besides Panagia. Here there are several mansions of Macedonian Architecture. Do not forget to visit some of the many taverns with music and a taste of the local specialties of goat and other roasts on the spit.
Of the coastal settlements, the largest is Limenaria. Located at the top of a hill overlooking the sea is an old building with brown bricks known as "Palataki". In this building were the offices of the German Company that mined iron from the island at the beginning of the 20th century. The name "Palataki" was given after a visit from the German Kaiser who once stayed there.
On the south side of the island is the settlement of Astridas, (about 8 km from Potos), Here you will see Gkiola, a small salt water lake. After Astridas is the Monastery of the Archangel. It is a women's monastery dedicated to the protector of the island, Archangel Michael.
A few kilometers further in the direction of Limenas you will find Alyki, a beautiful beach where one can see ruins of ancient temples and ancient mines that were used from the 6th century BC to the 6th century AC. Here one can enjoy fresh fish and seafood from one of the many seaside taverns.
Due to its rich history, Thassos has important archaeological and historical sights. We recommend a visit to the Archaeological Museum, the Ancient Theater and the Ancient Marketplace in the capital of the island, Limenas. Also worth mentioning is the famous museum of the well-known sculptor Vagis located in Potamia and the Folk Art Museums of Theologos and Limenaria.
Entertainment
Upon arrival to Potos the visitor sees the now cosmopolitan, lively "village" of Thassos. Having acquired the reputation as the most "in" place for entertainment, each summer it attracts young people from all over Greece and abroad.
Along nearly 1.5 m of gorgeous, picturesque beachfront, there are taverns and bars at which during the morning hours one can enjoy a coffee with a view of Mt. Athos in the distance and in the evening watch the magnificent sunsets. And at night...here is where the nightlife begins and goes on until early morning.
And if that is not enough, only 2 km away there are more nightclubs. Also, for those who prefer something more traditional, there are taverns 8 km away with live Greek music. .
There are a variety of shops in Potos to satisfy all your needs: supermarkets, bakeries, pastry shops, butcher shops, shops with folkloric arts, clothing shops, jewellery shops, and shops with traditional sweets like the well-known walnut sweet of Thassos.
You can also purchase local products of honey, olives and olive oil. Thassos olives are made from Τhrubolea olives. These black olives are special because they are harvested when they are completely sun-ripened and wrinkled. The olive oil is also of excellent quality. The wine is from the "Georgina" variety of grapes, one of the first wines known in the ancient world. Today it continues to be produced in homes for personal consumption among the locals.
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