THASSOS
ISLAND GREECE- Anyone lucky enough to visit the Emerald Island
of Thassos or Thasos will find plenty to see and do. For a start,
the impressive traditional settlements in the villages of Theologos
and Limenaria. In Potamia, the visitor can see the folk museum and
the Byzantine churches of Saint Nikolas and Saint Dimitrios. A visit
to the islands capital is a wonderful chance to see the archeological
museum and the magnificent ancient Theater of Limenas, that every
summer houses the Cultural Festival of Filippi. Visitors can enjoy
delicious seafood and other specialties of the Mediterranean cuisine,
in the traditional Greek taverns. Those with a sweet tooth must taste
the famous honey of Thassos, homemade bagels, and the traditional
sweets, made with nuts, figs and honey. The peace and quite of the
Emerald Island offers tired visitors a welcome, refreshing break from
their busy lives. .
HOW TO GET TO THASSOS ISLAND: From Airport
Megas Alexandros at Chrysoupolis Kavala to Keramoti port 12 kms away
by either bus or taxi. From Keramoti port to Limenas port in Thassos,
it takes 45 minutes by ferry boat
From Limenas port to Skala Potamias one can take the bus or a taxi,
the distance is 12 kilometers Alternatively from Kavala port to Limenas
port it takes 40 minutes by high speed boat. Also from Kavala port
to Prinos port in Thassos there is a ferry boat that takes 1 hour
and 15 minutes Then from Prinos port to Skala Potamias the distance
is 25 kilometers.
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