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ISLAND GREECE- Anyone lucky enough to visit the Emerald
Island of Thassos 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.
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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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