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• Everwijnl 04 May 2019
  New company ferry boats prinos

  This year its a big disaster going to thasos! The ferrys are old like youre back in afrika in the 80's. Travel time around 1hour and 45 minutes. Before theree were much better boats and it took 1 hour 15 minutes. In the new company boats there is no counter to buy water and other refreshments. The same time the boats are so crap that for me its the last time going to prinos by boat. My advise is to go to another island or travel trough keramoti ( maybe there are better boats). Thasos is going back in time with all these bullshits they are accepting. Its yust waiting for a new disaster
• soare.gabi 04 Dec 2011
  Ideal place to rest and swim

  In September 2011 I found this wonderful island. An ideal place for rest, beach and swimming.
  I was staying at the guesthouse summer dreams, whose hosts are very nice and helpful. The guesthouse is tastefully arranged, it is very clean and located in a quiet area.
  Not to be missed beaches that stretch the entire circumference of the island, some inhabited, others wild and lonely.
• borisbunjevac 28 Mar 2011
  Very interesting island

  We started from Serbia, half past 4h in the morning. In the afternoon we reached Keramoti and caught a ferry to Thassos. The appartment we rented was situated in the old town of Limenas, near the Archeological museum. Limenas was a rather big town in antiquity, bigger than today. That I concluded when visiting the gates of the ancient town, which are beyond today's town perimeter.
  The ancient town of Thassos is very interesting. There are a lot of archeological remains, city walls, gates, agora, churches and temples, and above all an ancient theatre. There is an acropolis with the remains of a Bizantine-Genoese-Otoman citadel, too. We had plenty of time for sightseeing.
  
  Today's Limenas is a nice little town. With narrow streets, the one called Megalo Aleksandrou (Alexander the Great) is not wider than few meters, shops, cafes, tavernas, restaurants and a nice waterfront, it is very pleasant for the evening walks and shopping.
  After a day's rest, bathing at the town beach, which is quite allright, we started exploring the beaches of the island.
  
  First, we ventured to Alki, the best beach on Thassos, in my humble opinion. It is situated in the east coast, as the other nice and famous beach, Paradise. Aliki is situated in a small bay, with a peninsula nearby, secluded with pines, where one can wonder and discover ruins of ancient temples, basilicas, Roman sarcofag and an ancient marble quarry.
  
  Next, we went on a round trip around island by our car. We visited a monastery on the south-east, drove through a village of Potos, took a bath at the beautiful beach of Psili Amos, and reached Limenaria, a small town on the south coast. After a pleasant walk around town, and lunch in a local taverna, we came by Iris Gold, a jewelery factory. It is worth a visit, though the approach road is very steep, and we bought few items as well. In the afternoon, after a swim on Tripiti beach, we drove back to Limenas by the west coast.
  
  Next few days we visited Paradise Beach in the east, and beaches on the north-west, just outside Limenas, Nisteri and Pachis. One cloudy afternoon, we went to Panagia, a traditional village in the hills, with the spring of love and old olive oil factory. After ten days spent on this lovely island, we caught first morning ferry for Keramoti at 6h, and after a day's drive, reached our home town 7h in the evening.
  
• ghjdsag77 16 Feb 2011
  For good and relaxing holiday

  We started 5 o'clock in the morning from Kikinda, Serbia. After a day long trip by car, at 8h local time we reached Limenas. We unpacked and settled in a pre reserved appartment in villa Ruhla. We had a 3 bed appartment. We were very satisfied with the accomodation especially its location. It was in the center of town near the national museum.
  
  Thassos is very nice place for real restfull and relaxing vacation. It is not too much turustic like Mykonos of Santorini, but it is still cosmopolitan. There are a lot of nice beaches, and places to visit and a lot of places of historical interest. We were there in the beginning of july 2010, but though it was summer the weather was not very good.We had few rainy mornings and evenings and a whole rainy day. But there is a lot to see even if one can't go to the beach. Limenas is situated on place of ancient town, that was bigger than it is nowdays. It could be seen by the remaining ancient city walls and gates. There are ruins everywhere. Also there is a very nice museum.
  
  We visited a lot of nice beaches but we prefered Aliki the most. It is situated in a small bay edged vith pines. There is also a peninsula with archeological sight shadowed by pine wood. There, one could see an ancient querry, too. We liked Paradise, Psiliamos, Tripiti, Nisteri and Pachis beach, too. The town of Limenas is pleasant place, not very big, but big enough. There is quite enough shops, taverns and restaurants, but no real night life.
  
  We visited a small town named Limenaria too. It is nice, an ex mining town, now mostly touristic. There is a factory of juelery nearby. Also ve visited a mountain village of Panagia, very nice place with old houses and an old olive oil factory. Alltogether I can recommend Thassos for a good and relaxing holiday, but if you want to party every night, go to Mykonos.
  
• sobugia 10 Aug 2010
  Absolutely in love

  It was my first visit to Thassos, and I fell absolutely in love with the island. The best thing about the island is its small size, so much so, it was possible to tour most of the island within our week-long stay there. The beaches are the highpoints- lo stretches set against pine-cloaked hills and sprinkled with breathtakingly beautiful secluded coves off the beaten track. Hired a car and explored the island and its beautiful coastal beaches.
  
  Alyki, Paradise and, of course, the Golden Beach are among the popular ones, but I followed some of the makeshift signs to beaches that are not on the tourist maps, and it turned out to be the best part of the holiday. Had the beach all to ourselves and caught up on some great snorkeling. If you are tempted to follow suit, remember to carry your essentials-there is not a tavern in sight for miles.
  
  The food and drink on Thassos is excellent- superb value for money, although I can't figure out why they have to dish out fried chips with every meal. The food, especially seafood, was tasty wherever we dined, and they really didn't have to pep it up with fries. Try some rice or vegetables, instead of potatoes.
  
• atimotheadi 03 Aug 2010
  Gorgeous unspoilt island

  We discovered Thassos a few years ago and we keep on going back to enjoy the lovely landscape and to clear our heads from the madness of the city.
  
  The island is for nature lovers! Don't expect the masses of trendy people and 5 star luxury hotels. In many villages, life is as it used to be in the Med many decades ago. If you can appreciate the natural beauty of a place and its hospitable people, then this is the place for you.
  
  I would say that Thassos is a rather bohemian island. We actually found out that there are a lot of artists staying in the mountain villages. The beaches are stunning and among the cleanest in the Mediterranean. The colour of the water is like in the Caribbean! The mountains are also incredible. You can wonder among pine forests, fresh water springs with the air smelling of wild oregano and thyme.
  
  Paradise beach and Alyki are the top beaches for me but there are also hundreds of little coves you can find just by exploring around a bit. In terms of mountain villages, I think Kazaviti (aka Megalos Prinos) is the gem of the island. Don't miss its main square for lunch or dinner with a view of the beautiful village mansions built according to the old Macedonian architectural style. Top vistas from there and from Theologos.
  
  The food is also excellent and very good value for money in comparison to other Greek islands. We tried delicious meze and seafood specialities at Skala Kallirahis (on the beach) and at Mouses in Limenas. Also Klimataria tavern on the way to Paradise beach has great food. We drove all the way to St Panteleimon monastery on the top of the mountain and it was well worth the effort. I am sure trekking to the monastery must be an unforgettable experience, too.
  
  Finally, we bought some honey and olive oil from the Co-op on the way to Prinos and they are top quality. They told us the olive groves in Thassos are hundreds of years old and the microclimate helps them to produce a very delicate oil. They were so right! We are big time converts to the local produce.
  
  We just cannot wait to go back to that lovely dot on the map!
  
  
• christa21 10 May 2010
  Swimming and trekking

  I stayed a week at the Golden Beach Thassos and the weather was simply superb. We did have a thunderstorm one evening, but the sky cleared up completely next morning. A perfect place to chill out. Thassosis completely unspoilt and what I liked most about the island was its green patches unlike some Cyclades islands I had visited. Olive groves and pine forests spread along the beachside makes the place really scenic.
  
  Apart from the Golden Beach, I also visited Makryammos, Limenaria, Paradise and Alyki, breathtakingly beautiful beaches and I was pleasantly surprised to see that there were not too many visitors around. A couple of them even had a few deserted coves far from the beaten path. Supermarkets in Thassos have all goods. I cooked my own dinner on most days, and the beer and wine at the supermarket were incredibly cheap compared to taverns. The hillside villages of Panagia and Potamia are a must see. It is just above the Golden Beach, and if you are game for trekking then nothing like it.
  
  In fact, I strongly recommend a trek to actually experience the beauty of the place. The countryside is absolutely stunning with wooded hillsides and valleys that are surprising lush even in high summer. And don't miss the great food at the taverns that are clustered around a fountain in the centre of Panagia. The fountain gushes water from the springs that originate from the nearby forests and is absolutely safe to drink.
  
• gina66 24 Mar 2010
  Different from typical islands

  The island is really nice, not what you might think of when you imagine a Greek island. The sea is there, the olive trees are there, the small coves and secluded bays are there, the ruins teaming with millenia of history are there, the nice Greek food is there, but not the scorching sun, the baren landscape, the five stars hotels, the white flat roofed buildings. It's a very very nice place for those who want the Greek island experience without the heat and the masses of tourists- at least at the ends of the season.
  
  The beaches (all beaches) in Thassos are fantastic. I mostly loved Paradise beach and the small beach next to Potos where the hotel Atrium is. Theologos and Prinos are nice villages. You can sit for hours and watch the sunset from every spot of Thassos. Food is fantastic, try Thassian restaurant in Limenas. I was only a bit irritated that the English breakfast was so much advertised everywhere on Thassos. You go to a foreign country to taste something different, to eat the way locals eat and live like they live. If you want English breakfast, you go to England. Do not fall in the trap to give people what they are used to. We come to Greece to experience the Greek way. Just give us that and we are happy.
  
• ilaria.d 08 Dec 2009
  Develop more tourist facilities

  We just returned from our trip to Thassos, where we stayed at a nice boutique hotel in Limenas. The blend of traditional and modern atmosphere is noticeable in this village. It is regarded as the commercial and administrative centre of the island. The interesting feature of this village is that it is divided into two sections. The old part is extremely touristy for the ancient ruins and historical sites, whereas the new part is filled with modern touristy facilities like hotels, nightclubs, shops and restaurants so that tourists can have a good time here. Our hotel staff provided us with a brochure that included all the interesting places that we can visit on this island. We hired a car for a couple of days and visited Theologos and the beautiful southern coast.
  
  Along the way, you could see so many gorgeous beaches. The inland of Thassoswas so great for trekking. I wish there were plenty of signed trekking paths and that these activities were more organized. It is a pity that such a beautiful island is not appropriately developed. It seems to me that the Greek islands base their economy exclusively on tourism, so wouldn't it be better to emphasize more on that?
  
• daphnedd 09 Oct 2009
  Remarkable getaway

  Thassos is a remarkable holiday getaway amidst the Greek islands. I just happened to come across it over the internet while planning for a summer vacation last year. Thassosis a great vacation spot for families with children. The beaches are safe (although a bit stony!!) and beautiful, everywhere there is a vast expanse of greenery even on the mountains. We stayed at a hotel in the tourist village of Limenaria. The beach was very clean and my kids loved the water sports. The port of Limenaria is the best place to walk around or hangout with friends and families at the taverns there. Fish dishes basically are very tasty here in these taverns and one can also try a lot of salads as well. At Limenas, we saw some exclusive tourist shops that sell some beautiful souvenir items. I bought a couple of them to gift to my friends and families. The items were a bit priced though but the rare artwork on both marble and wood made it worth buying.
  
• jerry23 11 Sep 2009
  Prefered mountains than beaches

  We actually went to Thassos by motorcycle. The trip was great, Greece is the perfect country to ride a motorcycle, great views, gosd roads, civilised people. Also Thassoshas a great connection to the land by numerous ferries, but better make the ferry to Thassos leave from Kavala, it would be easier to make excursions in the area. Now it leaves from a small village called Keramoti about 20 km from Kavala.
  
  Thassos is a nice island, but there are many nicer. The combination sea and green mountains is great, we actually liked the mountains better than the beaches. Don't miss the lake near Maris, the Theologos village, the beaches in the south part of the island (they are wilder). People should get rid of the wasps in the beaches, there were beaches you couldn't stay on because of them. They should also improve the roads in the mountains, the views are beautiful but mostly inaccessible (and we had an enduro motorcycle). There is no sign to the Maris waterfall, we couldn't find it.
  
• tasia82 11 May 2009
  Love at first sight

  I first went on Thassos in 1999 and I have been there 6 times since then. Two things might happen: you will love Thassos at first sight or you like be bored. Me I loved it! Loved it for its amazing, hidden coves (each time I go I discover new beaches), the mountainou villages in the centre, mount Ypsario where we go family trekking, the fish taverns, the old harbour in Limenas where it is amazing to stroll at night.
  
  The amazing thing is that I feel so secure on Thassos. I don't mind to leave my car open, as in all Greek islands. I know that I will not get lost or confused because the locals will always help you, even if you ask them the most stupid question. The elderly do not speak English but they try to understand what you are telling. Hotels are comfortable but if you are going first time, make sure it has all the amenities you need. Key rates in Greek and foreign hotels are very different.
  
• greta1255iis 09 Apr 2009
  Things must be hard in winter

  Thassos is the nearest island to Kavala, where we had to go two summers ago for a family thing, so we decided to spend a couple of days there. Indeed, beaches are very nice but some of them can get too crowded. Hotels are a bit expensive, compared to the facilities they offer. Don't get the all inclusive package, try the small taverns by the beach. Their dishes are fresher and delicious. Villages are small and resemble one to another. In winter, they must be remote. It must be very difficult for the residents to spend the winter on Thassos. In summer, it is all lively and joyful, but when winter comes, things must be hard... Our hotel owner told us that the doctor would come once a week on the island, so was the mailman, and that if they had any kind of problem (for medical help to unsufficient food supply), they would have to go to Kavala (one hour by ferry).
• mushanga 04 Feb 2009
  Fantastic dishes and sea food

  During our stay on Thassos, we were dining in taverns every day. Fantastic fishes and sea food. try the grilled octopus in Kostas tavern, on the beach of Skala Rachoniou. Grilled octopus can be found everywhere on the island, but this one is the best. I'm sure everyone would like the fagri fush as well. Ouzo is the drink to accompany your Greek salad or tzatziki. Don't overdo it because it is a really strong drink.
• terence 15 Dec 2008
  Go with an open mind

  My wife and I have been to Thassos five times and in May 2009 we are going again. It is a great island, with picturesque villages, friendly people and plenty of history. The nightlife is not lively but adequate. The local restaurants have so many choices that the menus never get boring. In our opinion, the best restaurant is Finikas, near the camp site. I say to future visitors to go with an open mind, enjoy the atmosphere and the stunning views.
• ped543 13 Jul 2008
  Nice and comfortable

  Everything went great on Thassos. It is a nice island with a lot of greenery. The trip to Thassos was easy and not tiring at all. You take the ferry from Kavala and in 40 minutes, there you are! Most beaches were great but some of them need cleaning, as the whole west side of the island does. Food was great, we didn't have but only one bad experience. I higly recommend Mouses in Thassos and Glyferini near Scala Rechoni for food. Hotel Khyolia was very clean and good value for money.
• sandra.treefell 14 Apr 2008
  POTOS-THASSOS

  WE HAVE NOW BEEN TO POTOS 4 TIMES, USUALLY 2/3 YEARS APART. WE WENT LAST YEAR AND ARE GOING BACK AGAIN AT THE END OF MAY.
  THE BEST BAR IS ANONYM-GEORGE AND THEO ARE THE BEST.
  THE GOOD RESTAURANTS ARE THE GARDENS, POSIEDEN AND THE ONE WITH THE BOAT(CAN'T REMEMBER NAME)ON THE PROM.
  VERY NICE PLACE, LOVELY PEOPLE. THEY WILL KNOW YOU AGAIN...TAKE FOOTBALL SCARFS TO GEO/THEO, AND TELL THEM GORDON AND SANDRA SENT YOU. THEY WILL LOOK AFTER YOU...ALSO TRY THEIR COCKTAILS!!!!!!
  GO ON THE BOAT TRIP FISHING AND BBQ ON THE BEACH, AND THE GREEK NIGHT IN THE MOUNTAINS IS GREAT...ESPECIALLY IF YOU DRINK WINE.!!!
• kostaskon 04 Apr 2008
  Have cash not credit cards

  Thassos is a wonderful island, Before I go, I didn't know anything about Thassos, it was a blind date. But then it was love at first sight. Most of the beaches are superb and breathtaking. The panorama around the Monastery of Archangel Michael is top. The shop at the monastery is one of the best places to find gifts and items of outstanding beauty. Also the music coming from bars at Potos was excellent. Greeks know about music, food and life. I am of Greek origin living abroad and happy to have been to Thassos this summer.
  However, as much as I enjoyed my days in the sun and the green nature, I have to warn you about some problems you may face. Have in mind that Thassos is a small island and rather far from big cities, so be prepared for some inconveniences. For example, there is no bank branch at Potos, but only a cash dispenser and, in fact, the day I needed it, it was out of service. So I had to go to Limeraria to find a bank, where by the way bank people couldn't solve the problem with my credit card. It would be better if you had cash with you and a card to withdraw money, since credit cards are rarely accepted on Thassos.
  
• hromcik1 30 Sep 2007
  Excellent for family vacation

  We enjoyed eating and drinking, and exploring beauties of the island. We tried many local specialities and would not stop if the holiday was longer. Mutton, fish, anything was delicious. The beaches we liked the most were Aliki, Paradise Beach, and Metalia Beach. Some villages such as Kazaviti Mega were the most impressive experiences, especially if we could enjoy them in the evening combined with dinner. In fact we had time to drive around the island few times and visit most of towns and villages. We especially liked historical sites such as Acropolis at Limenas and around, Aliki, Archangel Michael Monastery.
  We did not see any policemen - keep it like that! Also: I had an impression local hotels are very little presented at web sites - maybe they do not have the need. A pity for somebody seeking direct contact. And hotels should extend swimming hours in their pools, to allow also early morning or late night. It does not always mean noise and guests would appreciate that. Most of maps were not very reliable, especially mountain roads for hikers. Nice surprise was to find tourist guide book in our own (czech) language in a small fisherman's village. Recommendation to future visitors: See the east coast from which the view of mountains is magnificent. Local beer is also acceptable, Mythos or local versions of foreign brands. In general our impression was: quiet, very friendly, excellent for family vacation.
• Simona_S 31 Jul 2007
  Exactly the right place

  Hello, I'm Simona, and I'm Romanian and I'm 40 years old. I visited Greece and the island of Thassos.
  I arrived on the island by car. The trip was very good
  I discovered the place on the Internet which I think is the best tool for discover the world.
  Before I arrived to the island I had some info that it is a nice place with nice people, beautiful beaches and perfect sea water!
  The landscape was perfect, and the sightseeing wonderful. The local people were very friendly and the weather gave me the chance to visit everything, because it was absolutely perfect! The public transportations were very good.
  It is an authentic place, peaceful and quiet.
  My favorite beach was the Golden Beach, and my favorite village Panagia. The best activity on the island in my opinion is to walk around. The bar I liked the most was Art cafι in Skala Potamia.
  I would suggest to the locals to promote more the island, because it is a really nice place!
  A tip for future visitors would be to enjoy their stay!
• Goran_D 30 May 2007
  Peaceful and quiet villages

  Hello, I'm Goran Dubajic and I'm Serbian. I'm 50 years old, and I've visited up to 5 countries. The last one was Greece, the island of Thassos.
  I arrived on the island by car and the trip was very good. The reason I went to Thassos, was because for the last ten years I spend my holidays in Greece, so I thought it was the right time to go to this one.
  My idea of the island before arriving was that it would have clear sea, magnificent forest, and nice people. I liked that it is covered in trees, and also that it there are nice beaches and crystal clear waters. My favorite beach was Paradise.
  In general the island was very clean, with really nice villages, peaceful and quite. The one I liked the most was Limenas and the activity I really enjoyed was the water sports.
  The local people were very friendly, and the accommodation I stayed in was excellent. The weather was nice, and we went sightseeing which I enjoyed a lot. The whole place is very authentic, and lets the visitor to see it all, with the very good and organized public transportation.
  
• dana 03 Oct 2005
  Sparkling beaches

  I went to Thassos with three friends of mine and we had the time of our lives.
  
  Our room was in a village called Limenaria; it is cute and has beautiful neo-classical houses. The village also had a long waterfront promenade lined by cafes, shops and restaurants and where it was really great to walk in the evenings. A superb beach was close to the village on which we passed many hours tanning, drinking and meeting people.
  
  We went to many other sparkling beaches and enjoyed their soft sand and clear waters. We even did nudism on Paradise Beach which is really worthy its name (azure waters and white sand; sea the picture?).
  
  The village where we stayed was lively at nights and had a lot of good bars.
  
  We also visited a beautiful village called Potamia which was full of old houses made of stones and wood, was surrounded by vegetation and offered an astonishing, panoramic view. Anyway, we had such a good time that we didn?t want to live; but the all the best things have an end, don?t they?
• marcus 27 Sep 2005
  Great holidays

  Thassos is a terrific place. It has everything: mountain, sea and a lively nightlife. Let the kids home and took the wife for a relaxing week.
  
  We bathed, we tanned, we walked in forests and mountains and we ate and drunk a lot of good things. We had a room in the capital, Limenas, from where there is a sandy beach with all the things you need.
  
  My wife spend a lot of hours shopping and I spend a lot of time tasting cocktails.
  
  We had both a very good time and talking about going back there with the kids next time (lots of beaches have shallow waters which are perfect for children, especially the one called Krissamoudia or something).
• gilberto 31 Jul 2005
  A great island and not expensive

  Because I found a very good offer for Thassos I took my little family and we flew to Greece.
  The place was great and the hotel fine. A lot of other British were in the same hotel we were feeling at home. The beach near the hotel was great with a lot of facilities, places to eat and drink all around and a lot of sea sports for the kids.
  We had a very good time for a decent amount; everybody was satisfied. Just what I wanted.
• j.e.turner 27 Jul 2005
  Skala Potamia

  Thassos is a beautifully green and mountainous island with the most friendly people you could wish to meet!.
  Skala Potamia is like a village on the sea; lovely sandy stretch of beach,crystal clear water and the best of Greek cuisine, especially one Taverna, the Korali run by Sakis, helped by an excellent staff including his two lovely daughters.
  Would hire a car and explore the island, three days is ideal and do support the Greek firm Potos.We will return!