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Getting to Thassos from Moscow is not as easy as getting to some other Greek islands such as Crete, Rhodes and Kos. The fact is that Thassos does not have its own airport, so it is impossible to get to the island directly. As a rule, a trip to Thassos from Moscow includes a flight to one of the two nearest airports (Thessaloniki and Kavala), a trip to the ferry terminal and a ferry crossing to the island. We have already talked about how to get to Thassos from Thessaloniki and Kavala airports in a separate article. Therefore, in this article we will only talk about how to get from Moscow to these airports.
Direct flight
It is clear that there can be no direct flight from Moscow to Thassos (at least for now), but you can fly directly from Moscow to Thessaloniki Airport on Aeroflot and Ellinair flights. The option, of course, is convenient, but usually the cost of air tickets for direct flights from Moscow to Thessaloniki is higher than the cost of air tickets for flights with transfers.Transfer flight
This option is usually cheaper, but of course, not everyone likes to transfer at some other airport. If you fly from Moscow to Thessaloniki with a transfer, then the transfer can be in places such as Athens, Heraklion (Crete), Rhodes, Istanbul (Turkey) and even Belgrade (Serbia).It is worth judging the profitability of a particular offer not only by price, but also by other criteria, such as the duration of the transplant, the possibility free transportation baggage, seat selection, etc.
Another advantage of traveling from Moscow to Thassos with a transfer is the ability to land at Kavala airport, which is much closer to the Keramoti ferry port than Thessaloniki airport. This means that you will spend very little time traveling from the airport to Thassos, since you will need about 15 minutes to travel to the ferry port from Kavala airport and another 40 minutes to take the ferry. The flight from Moscow to Kavala is carried out with a transfer in Athens.
What's next
Whichever of the two airports you arrive at (Thessaloniki or Kavala), you will need to get to the ferry port of Keramoti or Kavala, and from there, take the ferry to the island of Thassos. Ferries run more often and faster from the port of Keramoti, but sometimes the port of Kavala is a more convenient option. You can learn more about how to get to Thassos from airports from another article on our website.
The Monastery of the Archangel Michael is located twenty-five kilometers from the city of Limenaria. The monastery is the largest and one of the most famous monasteries of the island of Thassos.
The monastery was built in the 18th century and at first depended on the Filofeyevsky Monastery on Mount Athos. In many ways, this is why the monastery of the Archangel Michael has preserved a collection of religious articles and works of monks. A piece of the Holy Nail from the crucifixion of Jesus is also kept here.
The monastery is female. The monastery dictates strict rules for visitors, which primarily relate to clothing. For men - long trousers, for women - long skirts and blouses with long sleeves.
It is interesting to note that the monastery is located on the edge of a cliff. This fact makes it a kind of observation deck with stunning views of the Aegean Sea.
Coordinates: 40.59704300,24.70155100
marble beach
Marble Beach is one of the most beautiful and unusual beaches of the Greek island of Thassos. The beach is located on east coast islands, not far from the marble quarry.
Marble Beach is not in vain bears its name - its surface is completely covered with marble chips instead of the usual sand or pebbles. It looks extraordinarily beautiful: the marble chips are absolutely white, and the beach literally sparkles in the rays of the bright Greek sun. Marble Beach also boasts all the amenities - there is a toilet, changing cabins, comfortable sunbeds, sun umbrellas and a small cafe with soft drinks and snacks. Entrance to the beach is absolutely free, and to use a sunbed, you just need to buy something at a local bar.
Also, the undoubted advantage of this place is its isolation: Marble Beach is located a forty-minute walk from the nearest hotel, so it is never crowded here. Of course, the remoteness of the beach scares off all lazy swimmers, but this place is still worth a visit.
Marble Beach is a truly heavenly place, a real gem of the island of Thassos.
Coordinates: 40.75031300,24.74742700
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Limenas
The capital of the island of Thassos is the city of Limenas, which is located right on the site of ancient Thassos.
Obviously, ancient Thassos was larger than modern city. In 1910, Limenas began archaeological excavations which continue to this day.
It is best to start exploring the city from the ancient walls that stretch around the city for more than two kilometers. In some places, these walls are well preserved. In the center of the ruins of the ancient city, you can see market square– The Agora, which is one of the best preserved in Greece. On the Agora of Thassos, you can see the remains of the porticos, and in the center of the Agora, altars and sanctuaries.
Coordinates: 40.77703200,24.70902400
Paradise - popular sand beach and one of the best places for holidays on the island of Thassos. The beach is located on the southeast coast of the island, near a small isolated bay.
FROM of English language the word "paradise" is translated as "paradise". And the beach is fully consistent with its name - this is a truly heavenly place, ideal for relaxation. On all sides, the beach is surrounded by low hills covered with tropical greenery, and the water in the bay is surprisingly warm and clean. Paradise Beach has even been awarded the "blue flag" - a European quality mark, which is awarded to the cleanest beaches in Europe.
Paradise Beach is clearly divided into three independent areas - a bikini area where swimwear is required, a topless area where ladies can swim and sunbathe without a top, and a nudist area where swimwear is optional. It is better not to cross the borders of these zones in an inappropriate form - this is monitored.
Entrance to the beach is absolutely free, however, to use a sun lounger, you need to order at least one milkshake at a local bar. The beach is also ideal for windsurfing and attracts many fans of this sport.
Coordinates: 40.64520300,24.76706400
Glyfoneri beach
Glyfoneri beach is warm beach in beautiful green bay. It is located near the popular Pachis resort beach, in the Skala Rachoni area.
This is a small but fabulous beach with white sand, where you can hide from the hot sun under the shade of pine trees, swim in the crystal clear turquoise water or relax in a restaurant that specializes in local traditional cuisine.
This is the perfect place for those who want to relax and retire. Those who wish can walk along the olive groves of the beach and other charming and picturesque places. A nice bonus is that the sun loungers on the beach are free.
Coordinates: 40.79295400,24.63335800
Aliki village
The village of Aliki is located on the coast of the Thracian Sea. Holidays on the island of Thassos can be called more intellectual than relaxing. After all, despite the fertile atmosphere with sandy beaches and clear sea, tourists come to Aliki with a specific goal - to personally enjoy the medieval buildings. The oldest of them date back to the 7th century BC.
The pearl of the ruins of the village is an ancient temple, which survived only partially, but at the same time preserved ancient inscriptions on marble tablets. It is worth noting that there are several religious places on the island, each of which has a unique temple building. The convent of the Archangel Michael keeps a part of the holy cross of the Savior Jesus, and the monastery of St. Panteleimon has been helping every believer in his most cherished requests and prayers for several hundred years.
Coordinates: 40.60676100,24.74135900
Theologos village
Theologos village is located 10 km from the sea coast (Potos village) in the mountains. Former capital islands of Thassos. There is ethnographical museum. In the spring, the Greek Wedding Festival is held. It is famous for its taverns where they serve goat meat fried on skewers.
Theologos village is located on west coast Greek island of Thassos, it is also known as Tholos. It has a pleasant Mediterranean climate, average temperature reaches 18-20 ° C, and sunny days in a year - about 300. The settlement gained great popularity due to the excavations carried out here ancient city"Istanio". The old center of Theologos is made in the traditional Rhodes style - narrow streets and buildings with high shutters. Among the many neat houses rises the temple of St. Spyridon with its magnificent white bell tower.
Theologos is the perfect combination of a quiet resort and a colorful traditional village with a large landscaped beach, developed tourism infrastructure as well as opportunities for various sports. The sea here is very restless, you need to swim very carefully. The constant wind has become one of the main reasons for opening a surf center on the local beach. Theologos is one of the most sought-after places on the island to relax away from the noisy crowds. The fresh sea breeze will not let you overheat in the sun, and the wonderful beach will provide all the conditions for windsurfing.
Coordinates: 40.65886200,24.69213700
San Antonio beach
The Emerald of the Aegean is called the island of Thassos. The rich vegetation has secured it the title of the greenest island in Greece. And indeed - the island with olive groves, firs, cedars and centuries-old plane trees growing throughout the territory, deservedly bears this title. And the coastline is 115 kilometers long. beautiful beaches, white sand and crystal clear water.
Thassos is famous for its beaches, which have been awarded the "Blue Flags" - an international award given to coastal areas, the water and infrastructure of which meets the highest environmental requirements.
San Antonio Beach, also owning " blue flag”, is located on the western side of the island, in its quiet area. Crystal clear and perfect for swimming, this beautiful beach is just off the island of Thassos. Everything is great here. It has everything that a vacationer needs or may need: umbrellas, sun loungers, and numerous bars, taverns and restaurants. At your service are excellent, well-trained attendants, polite and always with a friendly smile on their lips. And still very important point- The food here is delicious, very tasty and of high quality. Enjoy the Greek sunset while swimming in the clear waters and don't miss the Greek night when everyone sings and dances to the rhythm of the live music.
Thassos is filled with myths and mysteries. It had many names: "Chrisi" (golden), "marble", "emerald", "Ephria" (cloudless), "green diamond of the Aegean Sea", "Aeria" (airy).
According to one legend, the Phoenician Thassos came to the island in search of his sister Europa, stolen by Zeus. According to another legend, Thassos was the son of Poseidon.
Homer believed that Thassos is the island of the Sirens, luring travelers into their arms.
How to get to Thassos
Being the most northern island Aegean Sea Thassos belongs to the region of Thrace and Eastern Macedonia and is located 12 km from mainland Greece.
The island of Thassos, separated by a six-kilometer strait, can be reached by ferry in just 20-30 minutes.
Ferries from the cities of Keramoti and Kavala run to the island from 6 am every hour until 22 pm.
The distance from the airports of Thessaloniki to Keramoti is 220 km, which can be easily overcome along the route along the sea, built for the 2004 Olympics.
The trip on a comfortable bus lasts approximately 3 hours.
Sea walks are accompanied by lured seagulls, which will be hand-fed. Cars and buses enter the lower part of the ferry. The ferry from Kavala arrives at the port of Prinos in Skara Prina, and from Keramoti to the capital port of Limenas.
Weather in Thassos
Hippocrates, who healed on the island in the 5th century BC, said that "winter on Tatos is more like spring."
The Mediterranean climate of Thassos is formed by mountain range, forests occupying 9/10 of the territory, and the sea surrounding the island.
On an island around 300 sunny days.
In summer it is more comfortable here than on others. Greek resorts, in summer about 26-30°C, sea breezes bring coolness.
Hotels on Thassos are open from April to October, during the summer months there is almost no rain.
30 reasons to go on holiday to Thassos
Although Thassos is only 25 km from north to south and 22 km from west to east, there is something for everyone here.
Not only European tourists rest here, but also the Greeks themselves. On weekends, it plays the role of a dacha for the inhabitants of Kavala.
Nature lovers will appreciate the mountains, the forest, the heady pine air, the purest sea, the mystery of the Alistrati cave, the rich world of evergreen shrubs and flowers.
In the heart green island hiding small waterfalls, and swimming in the refreshing water mountain lake rejuvenates and energizes. The island gives peace, the opportunity to retire from the bustle of the city, relax in nature.
Fans of the relaxing beach holiday. The length of the beaches of the island, where you can swim in the transparent turquoise sea waves, is 115 km.
Many beaches have a "blue flag". A cruise around the island will help you get acquainted with the "wild beaches" in hard-to-reach and little-visited bays and decide on a vacation spot.
On the island of Thassos, you can not only take a boat trip on a yacht or ship along the coasts of the island, but also go snorkeling or diving in the town of Skala Prinos.
The clear waters of the Aegean Sea will reveal not only the secrets of the kingdom sea urchins and octopuses and legends of sunken ships, but will also give an unforgettable delight after visiting the underwater grottoes of Astris and Tripiti.
The sunken city, discovered at a depth of 100 meters in the south of the island, is also fraught with many mysteries.
Read also: Reviews of the Greek island of Tatos
Intellectuals and lovers of antiquity can take a fascinating walk along the archaeological trail and plunge into the history of Greece in the museum.
Adventurers and adventure lovers will be able to feel like gold diggers or go down into old mines. Canoe rafting on the Nestos River, which flows into the Aegean Sea opposite the island of Thassos, will add adrenaline.
The magnificent cuisine of the island will not disappoint fans of seafood and the Mediterranean diet.
You can learn the secrets of making local wines during a tasting in winery Costa Lazaridis Domaine, and you can have a delicious dinner of fried goat meat in any restaurant, tavern or beach bar.
Thassos is a great place to start a pilgrimage and strengthen your faith.
FROM south coast On the island, Mount Athos is visible, to which you can take a boat trip.
There are many temples and holy relics on the island and in the surrounding mainland cities.
Emerald-marble Thassos is covered with mountains. For the most high peak Ipsario(1203 meters), overlooking the peninsula of Chalkidiki and the island of Samothraki, you can climb in jeeps.
From a bird's eye view, an unforgettable panorama of the Aegean Sea opens up.
The island will delight shoppers with unique gold jewelry and other purchases.
Fans of spa treatments, which are available not only in five-star hotels, but also in Alexandra Beach Thassos Spa and Alea Hotel, will not be disappointed either.
There are few nightclubs on the island of Thassos, but during a Greek night or a Greek wedding, you can not only see incendiary national dances, but also learn how to dance and dance with a glass on your head to the rhythm of Greek music.
Tourists on the island of Thassos have access not only to local attractions, but also to many educational excursions outside of it. The city of Philippi is called the "Gate of Europe and Asia".
The village with the oldest amphitheater got its name in honor of the king of Macedonia, Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great, who captured the city in 356 BC. Near the village of Krinides, near Kavala, there is the only place in Greece for pelotherapy (mud therapy).
By "is it worth" I mean 2 points. Firstly there is no airport on the island and therefore it is necessary to get there “on the way” - with transfers (first by plane - then by ferry). AND Secondly the island is very small. And in this second paragraph, the problem of the first paragraph again lurked - if you go somewhere on the mainland, then again you can’t do without a ferry ...
Let me start by saying that we had a very good time there. But the fact is that when I was choosing the island where to go, I read on tripadviser that it looks like pargu . Yes Yes! And Parga is sacred to me (because the most favorite place in Greece) and that's why we rushed there ... And yet - everyone almost mentioned that there were few tourists on the island. So this is beauty! Parga, and even without tourists! Of course we will fly, I don’t care what with transfers ...
And what turned out to be true? Well, 'bout pargi - this is nonsense, of course. Doesn't even look close. And loses, IMHO, not only in terms of beauty Parge with its environs, but also to the Ionian islands in general - and Corfu, and L efkasu, and Kefalonia(on the last island I was only with a short stop, but it still seemed to me that way). First of all, because Thassos very tiny.
But there are many pluses too. There are really very few people there! And not just tourists, but in general. Even too little, at times ... That is, when you find here and there, beaches for personal use - this is super, of course, but when you have lunch - you dine in splendid isolation in taverns, then this is a bit too much, IMHO. The Greeks themselves also wondered where the tourists had gone this year, or what had the crisis affected? There, in general, mostly their own Greeks rest. Although the end of May is still not a high season, incl. maybe there will be more people later...
Another plus is that the island is green and mountainous, so there are many beautiful views. Well, as everywhere in Greece - hospitable Greeks and wonderful, albeit unpretentious, food.
We went there "charter" way - so we had a plane to Kavala - and then by ferry to the capital of the island Limenas (where we lived), but we must take into account that if you fly on your own, you will most likely have to fly with transfers - the airport in Kavala is tiny and, apart from our plane , we didn’t see others at all, so it’s not a fact that there are many suitable flights from other Greek cities.
Ferry, by the way, is not very far away - only 35-40 minutes. And time goes by pretty quickly, because. there passengers organize "feeding" of seagulls!
We were there for a whole week and therefore traveled around the island up and down twenty times! Well, maybe not "across", it won’t work out there, mountains. Nevertheless - if you want the beach and the sea, and also a restaurant in the evenings - then it's all there! And in abundance. But if you, like us, cannot sit in one place, and every day you are drawn to exploits, then you will be terribly bored there in 3 days ... Hmm ... We are bored ...
But it was still a bummer to go to the mainland - there this ferry somehow takes a long time to load and unload ... And they don’t go there every hour. In short - we will not go there anymore, but you can still see it once.
Moreover, where else can you find so many beaches with almost no people? And good, with white, soft sand.
By the way, we sunbathed on the new beach every day. I was also pleased that the cat cried on the roads of cars, wherever you want - it slowed down there, taking pictures of beautiful views.
And there were a lot of flowers, not for nothing, because the month of May, the most beautiful time, I suppose ...
The food is local - yes, simple to disgrace), but somehow it always goes well with us, apparently the local air affects))) ...
Especially these Greek salads - no day without them, no, no ... Although they are terribly different for each cook)))
There are various ancient ruins and just ruins too. And in quite a large amount. And the local museum was amazing, to be honest! And after all, the island is quite tiny - a population of 16,000 people, and a wonderful museum has been built off!
islands
According to the myths, the first settler of the island was Thasos, who ended up there in search of Europa, the daughter of Aeginor, who was kidnapped by Zeus. Thasos could not return Europe, and therefore, together with his retinue of the Phoenicians, he settled on the island, which has since been named after this hero. Herodotus also mentions the myth.
History. archaeological finds indicate that the island has been inhabited since the Neolithic period. Later it was settled by the Phoenicians, who were engaged in the extraction of gold, iron and wood.
The first Greek tribes settled on the island in the 7th century. BC, they were immigrants from the island of Paros. The settlers adopted the knowledge of metal mining from the Phoenicians, and also established trade and cultural relations with Athens, the Cyclades and other Greek colonies on the coast of Macedonia.
Thasos flourished in the archaic period, the islanders owned a powerful merchant fleet, maintained trade relations with other islands of the Aegean, Athens, Corinth and Ionia, their coin gained strength, they also founded colonies.
Limenas was surrounded by fortress walls and three watchtowers, the ruins of which are preserved to this day. The fortress walls were destroyed three times: for the first time by the order of the Persian king Darius, and subsequently twice during the Peloponnesian War (between Athens and Sparta in the 5th century BC).
In 340 BC. the island was captured by Philip II and annexed to Macedonia. In 281 BC. the island temporarily gained independence when the Gauls invaded Greek territories and defeated the Macedonians. However, in 202 BC. the island was again annexed to Macedonia.
In 197 BC. the population of the island accepted the Romans as liberators, the latter, in turn, granted certain privileges to the islanders. Civil wars Rome in the 1st century d.c.e. had a negative impact on the state of the island. The situation changed during the period of the Roman Empire. Christianity began to spread on the island, apparently in 52, when the apostle Paul preached in the region.
In 365, an earthquake occurred, which caused great destruction in all the cities and settlements of the island, part of the island sank into the sea. In the VI century. pirate raids begin, which have disturbed the local population for many centuries. In 565, the island was captured by the Arabs, however, during the reign of Emperor Heraclius, the island was included in the Byzantine Empire. In 765, the Slavs captured the island, capturing many of the inhabitants. After the capture of Thessalonica in 904, the Saracens attacked the island and plundered it, many of the inhabitants were taken prisoner and sold into slavery in the slave market.
Despite repeated raids by pirates, Thasos remained an inseparable part of the Byzantine Empire. However, when in 1204 the crusaders captured Constantinople and almost all the Byzantine territories in the Balkans, Thasos was handed over as a gift to the Venetian Doge Dandal, who assisted the crusaders in the campaign against Constantinople.
The island again became part of the Byzantine Empire in 1261 after the return of Constantinople by Michael Palaiologos. In 1306, the Byzantines granted the island to the Genoese, who remained its masters until 1455, during this period the island flourished.
The Ottomans captured the island in 1455 and until 1912 Thasos was part of Ottoman Empire. In the XVII - XVIII centuries. the population of the island leaves the coastal areas and settles in mountainous areas fleeing pirate raids. In 1813, the Sultan granted the island to the reign of Mehmed Ali from Egypt. In 1821, an uprising took place on the island, which was suppressed.
On October 18, 1912, Greek troops landed on the island. The island became part of Greece. After the Asia Minor catastrophe, refugees from eastern Thrace and Asia Minor settled on the island. Since 1960, tourism has been developing on the island, which is currently the main source of income for the inhabitants of the island.
Tour of the island. Those wishing to take a tour of the island are provided with two alternative options. First - start the tour from the capital of the island, the city Limenas, and follow the road to the western part of the island towards the settlement of Lemenaria. The second is that Limenas is also the starting point here, from the city you move eastward, reaching such settlements as Potto and Theologo.
Since ancient times, Limenas has been an important city of the island (the word itself means port in translation). The city was built in the northern part of the island. The ancient city was located in the same place where the modern city of Limenas is located. most high point The city was the acropolis, located on the hills. There were temples where treasures were kept. In view of the intensive trade relations of the city, Limenas had two ports: commercial and military.
The city was inhabited before its conquest by the Ottomans. After the conquest, pirate raids began, and the population was forced to leave the city and settle in the mountainous regions.
The population of the island began to return to the valleys after 1830, new town began to build on the site of the old one. Mostly, residents from the villages of Panagia, Rachoni and Agios Georgios participated in the construction. In 1922, more than 600 refugees from Asia Minor and Eastern Thrace settled in the city. Currently, 3130 inhabitants live in the city of Lemenas.
In summer, Limenos attracts a large number of tourists from all over Greece and from abroad. Most of the city's population is employed in the tourism industry. There are hotels and rented rooms in the city, as well as many coastal taverns.
The following beaches are available for swimming:
glyfada
Makriammos beach, located 4 km from Limenos.
Attractions.
In antiquity, there were two ports on the island. The first was located in the northern part of the island and was protected by a pier and a cyclic tower. The second port was located in the southeastern part of the island and was also protected by two smaller cyclic towers. The intensity of traffic in the ports was so great that there was a special regulation system to prevent collisions between ships.
Currently, the first port is destroyed, the second, on the contrary, has been preserved and is used for parking fishing boats.
Near the port, not far from the Archaeological Museum, in the northeastern part of today's city, remains of Agora , which were found during the ongoing excavations of 1948 - 1955. The territory of the Agora was a rectangle 80x100 m, which was surrounded on three sides by porticos, commercial premises and warehouses, and in the northeast side were administrative buildings and sanctuaries. The Agora was built in the 4th century. d.c.e. and was the commercial and cultural center of the city. From the Agora, the central street led to the Roman quarter with buildings of the 1st - 2nd centuries, this is the era when the city was under the rule of Rome.
From the port, a paved road leads to the antique Theater located in the northern part of the city. The theater was built in the 5th century. BC, it accommodated up to 3000 spectators. During the period of Roman domination, the theater was repeatedly used for gladiator fights, chariot contests and other spectacles.
From the theater, a country road leads to the antique Acropolis
cities. Remarkable is the location of the acropolis, located among the three hills. The oldest remains of the acropolis date from the 5th century BC. d.c.e. The temple, located in the acropolis, was dedicated to the Pythian Apollo. On another hill there was a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, probably originally the temple was built in the archaic period and reconstructed in the 5th century. d.c.e. Between the hills is the sanctuary of the god Pan.
On the last hill, which is the most steep, was the last line of defense of the islanders. The wall here was more powerful, with two towers.
Northeast of the trading port of the ancient city was the sanctuary of the gods Zeus, Athena, Artemis, Persephone and Nymphs. On the ruins of this sanctuary, a Christian basilica from the 5th century BC was built. Today in this place there is a small church of St. Apostles.
15 km from Limenas there is a settlement bringing , which became famous after the discovery of oil deposits in the sea.
The new settlement of Skala Prinu, founded by sea shore, is an area of unique natural beauty, with beaches and clean sea water, fashionable tourist complexes and campsites are also located here.
Kazaviti village
picturesque mountain village Kazaviti is located 7 km from the settlement of Prinos and 24 km from Limenas. This is perhaps one of the most picturesque villages of the island. Retaining its traditional look.
Traditional Macedonian architecture is presented here even in new houses
Not to mention the old
You can stop for lunch or just drink coffee at central square settlements with centuries-old plane trees.
The village of Limenaria and the beaches of the area
The coastal settlement is located 41 km from Limenas, located at the foot of a small hill jutting out into the sea. The local population is mainly employed in tourism, here the most beautiful beaches are
Place on the beach Tripiti
Sami Tripiti Beach
Psili Ammos Beach Area,
Psili Ammos beach itself
Next village - Kaliva
, in the vicinity of the village there was an ancient settlement. Here you can visit the private Papageorgiou Museum, which exhibits exhibits from the Classical, Hellenistic and Byzantine periods, as well as folk art.
The settlement of Potos and the beaches of the area
Settlement Pothos
was located 7 km from Limenaria and 48 km from Limenas. The settlement is famous tourist place islands, there are many hotels and rented rooms.
Agios Antogios Beach (Agios Antonios)
Roussogremos beach
Those wishing to visit the oldest traditional settlement of the island, Theologo , start their journey from the settlement of Potos (After Kalyvia). The Theologos settlement was built in the interior of the island in a richly vegetated area. During the period of the Ottoman yoke, the Ottomans settled in the area, who built today's settlement. In the future, the settlement turned into the administrative center of the island, it became the most densely populated. To date, the settlement retains its traditional picture, many stone estates are preserved to this day.
Another traditional settlement of the island is Panagia , built in the 18th century, after the inhabitants of the coastal areas left their homes, due to repeated pirate raids. This is the settlement with the largest number of churches and chapels on the island. In the center of the settlement is the main church of the Assumption of the Virgin.
A few kilometers from the settlement is the most famous sandy beach of the island - Chrysi Ammos, which stretches for 3.5 km.
One more picturesque villagePotamya located at the foot of Mount Ipsario. A trail leads from the village to Mount Ipsario for those who wish to climb.
And a few more beaches
Saljara beach is located 5 kilometers from Makri Ammo beach Natje beach is called marmara, from the marble effect of white sand one of the most famous beaches of the island
Petra beach which means stone. The beach is so named for objective reasons, it is located west of Tripiti
A beach, or rather a peninsula with two beaches, Alykes
Gkiola beach. This is not a beach but a kind of natural pool.
The Monastery of the Archangels is the main attraction of the island
The Monastery of the Archangel Michael is located twenty-five kilometers from the city of Limenaria. It is the largest and one of the most famous monasteries of the island of Thassos.
It was built in the 18th century and at first was dependent on the Philotheevsky Monastery on Mount Athos. In many ways, this is why the monastery of the Archangel Michael has preserved a collection of religious articles and works of monks. A piece of the Holy Nail from the crucifixion of Jesus is also kept here.
The monastery is female. During the visit, strict rules for visitors must be observed, which primarily relate to clothing. For men - long trousers, for women - long skirts and blouses with long sleeves.
It should be noted that the monastery is located on the edge of a cliff. This fact turns it into a kind of observation deck, which offers stunning views of the Aegean Sea.
