The seaside village of Potos is the ideal place for younger and energetic crowds as well as families ready to have some fun together. Its narrow streets are lined with shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and night clubs giving visitors the chance to enjoy a swim at the beach and then spend the rest of the day in the village's vibrant scene. Formerly a fishing harbor, Potos has evolved into a bustling town attracting visitors full of energy and spirit. Conveniently situated by the sea, Alexandra Elegance provides the perfect base for exploring the region.
As if floating amidst the emerald waters of the sea and the verdant landscape, the island of Thassos is an Eden on earth waiting to be discovered. A place of unspoiled beauty with natural swimming pools, running waters, lush hiking paths and trails giving visitors the opportunity to surrender to its magnificence and enjoy a great array of activities in the open air. Get ready for an adventure-filled holiday with your spirited teens in an island destined for nature lovers and get ready to dive in the crystalline waters of the island's glorious beaches, visit the ravines, lakes and waterfalls and follow the footpaths around the picturesque villages and wondrous nature.
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Closest airports
You can get to the island of Thassos from the port of Keramoti, reaching the port of Limenas in about 40 minutes.
You can also reach Thassos from the port of Kavala where you can take the ferry to Skala Prinos in about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
By plane you can reach the airport of Kavala, Alexander the Great and then drive for about 15 minutes to the port of Keramoti.
From Thessaloniki's International airport Macedonia you can reach the port of Kavala in about 2 hours and the port of Keramoti in about 2 and a half hours.
Wiled in the island of sirens....
On one hand... lush lands full of pines, Platanus, firs and olive trees, which give off an odour of fertility, and on the other hand vast beaches with a golden face, sometimes purely Greek, and sometimes tropical! This inconceivable mixture is the island of Thassos which ties the visitor forever into a place of rare beauty that is just... blessed!
It is also known as the Emerald island due to Its nature, lush vegetation, forest and captivating scenery with pine trees covering the island all the way to the shores. It is the northernmost island of Aegean sea, only 18 sea miles far from Kavala and only 6 miles away from Keramoti.
The tallest summit in Thassos is Ypsario or Psario with an altitude of 1208 metres. The eastern part of the island is mountainous and rocky with high cliffs over the sea surface. Nevertheless, the western part of the island has lower altitude, and its vast and fertile plain is full of rich olive groves. The forests of Thassos are prominent. They are filled with firs, oaks, pines and planes. Formerly, the virgin forest was covering the whole surface of the island, but a big part of it was burnt by the great fires during the decade of 1980. Apart from the flora, the fauna is also rich in Thassos! The scent of thyme and honey dominate the island, indicating the presence of hundreds of beehives, grown with care by the locals, while at the mountain one will see herds of sheep and goats, that encourage farming on the island.
Thassos has a fascinating history and striking ruins of past civilizations are dotted throughout the lowlands. Even the mountain villages are a reflection of a turbulent past when people retreated from coastal settlements to the relative safety of the interior. The first habitants of the Island were the people of Phoenicia. The island was named after Thassos, the son of the Phoenician king, Anigoras. Prince Thassos arrived at the island seeking for his sister Europa who was abducted by Zeus.
Giola is a natural rocky pool that is located in the region of Astris. The height of the rocks reaches up to 8m from where the swimmers can dive into the clear waters. The course towards Giola is tough and you will have to walk.
In order to arrive at Giola, drive from Poto to Astris. After the hotel Aeria you will find a sign indicating to Sirens. Turn left and follow the dirt-road. After a while you will get to a beach. There, you can park your vehicle since the route becomes tougher. Ascend the road on your left, where you can also park your car further ahead. From that spot, descend towards the shore. There are many signs and signals with arrows showing the direction. It is recommended that you 4 by 4 or an off-road vehicle. The overall distance from the main road is about 2km.
Marble Beach is a paradise with turquoise waters, shimmering sand, and pine trees that reach the sea.
Dressed in white, totally in tune with the white marble and the green olives, the Porto Vathy Marble beach is the ideal place for relaxation.
Fully equipped with tourist facilities, the Marble Beach is a place where you can spend many hours of the day.
Marble beach will make you even more passionate about your summer vacations.
Thelogos is a country-style hillside village at an altitude of 220m at the south-eastern part of the island. It is 50 kilometers far from Limenas and 10 kilometers far from Poto. Its population is 800 people whose main income source is tourism during the summer and agriculture or kettle-breeding during the winter.
The first records in manuscripts for the existence of this thorp date back to 1287. Theologos is a traditional group of dwellings, with narrow alleys paved with slabs influenced by the Macedonian architecture. It was characterized as Cultural Capital in 1979 and since then certain regulations have been established regarding the construction and restoration of the buildings. In the area there is an old stone bridge that gives access to Astris. The village of Theologos maintains its tradition and culture. Every summer, a revival of the Thassian folk wedding takes place. The village is renowned for its cuisine and in particular for its meaty tastes such as the famous kiddling. At the village you will have the opportunity to visit the folkloric museum in the mansion-house Hatzigiorgi as well as some churches. On your course towards Theologos you will meet the necropolis dating back to the 8th century B.C.
Beautiful beaches, mostly sandy, are dotted all around the island with a wide variety on offer, from large, deep beaches with plenty of facilities to small, idyllic hideaway coves.
Feel the pleasure of sailing in a luxury catamaran as you embark on an ideal sailing trip.
This is a breath-taking tour of the southern part of the island of Thassos, stopping off at a selection of beaches so you can all enjoy a swim in hidden beaches that you could not easily reach from land. There is time for sunbathing and fishing as well.
The boat has a full range of facilities including a mini-bar, toilets, interior seating and a sundeck.
Plus, the tour includes a delicious barbeque on board.
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