THASSOS

The Emerald Island Of Aegean

Thassos

Thasos or Thassos (Greek: Θάσος) is a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea, close to the coast of Thrace and the plain of the river Nestos but geographically part of Macedonia. It is the northernmost Greek island, and 12th largest by area. Thasos is also the name of the largest town of the island (also known as Limenas Thasou, "Harbour of Thasos"), situated at the northern side, opposite the mainland and about 10 kilometers (6 mi) from Keramoti.

What to see

Archangel Michael's MonasterySaint Panteleimon Monastery: it was built in 1843 and became

monastery in 1987. According to inhabitants of Thassos, someone wanted to built it in favor of Saint Panteleimon. The workers started the building at a location, but next day when they wanted to continue with the construction, the part they had built was destroyed and their tools were missing. It had happened on following days. One day they saw footprints on the ground and followed them until they founded their tools. Finally they built the monastery at that spot.

Monastery of the AssumptionCastro: its foundation year is unknown. This village must have been

created during the years of Frankish domination.Krambousa Isle: it can be found across the coast of Skala Potamia. The

thick vegetation make it impossible to explore all parts of it. It is full with special wild vegetable called "Krambi". The little church of Saint Daniel is located at the top of the hill. The inhabitants visit this church on the day of the Saint every year.

Where to eat

• Thassian Restaurant• The Zodiac Streak House• Tarsanas Tavern Simi's• Syrtaki• Mousses Tavern• Remezzo

Where to stay

• Enavlion Hotel Batagianni, Golden Beach• Alexandra Golden Boutique Hotel, Golden

Beach• Astir Notos Hotel, Potos• Makryammos Bungalows, Makryammos• Alexandra Beach Thassos Spa Resort, Potos• Dimitris Hotel, Chrissi Ammoudia• Nostos Studios, Golden Beach

Where to shop

If you like shopping, you'll love shopping on Thasos! It's a good time walking through the narrow streets and walkways lined with shops of many kinds, stopping in every one you pass to see the great bargains that you can find and would never find back at home! The souvenir shops are fun to shop for gifts to take back home, while many things like Thasos olives, honey and other products including hand-crafted gold and silver jewelers are all made to impress, on Thasos!

What to buy

SOUVENIRS FROM THASSOS. What original Thassian to bring with you:

Local products: Oil, Olive oil, Honey, Soap, Herbs• Pottery Original Pottery from the Pottery workshop • Embroidery embroidery workshop in Dasilio Prinos Thassos• Thassian olive oil You can buy locally from the producers there the famous thassian olive

oil and organic olive oil at producers prices• Thassian Honey • Thassian WINE

Where to have fun

• Thassos Island has various clubs and bars where you may go with your friends or alone and experience wonderful moments under the stars of the Greek sky.

• Various famous Greek singers and djs come to the island for concerts during the summer and you can meet some of them during your nightlife in Thasos.

• Or you may drink a special Thassos cocktail as you dance under the rhythm of modern or Greek music.

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