In Thassos started to go having heard that this is the "Mykonos to the north." I do not know if eftaixe that went late August, but this characterization fallen far short of reality. No, not our parexigisete. Thassos was much better than what we expected.
A small "problem" which led us to hesitate a little before planning our trip was the long distance from Athens - Thassos also is the northernmost island in the Aegean. Alternative us were as follows: the first thought was to go by boat from Piraeus. I do not go. Neither of Piraeus, nor from Rafina, nor from Lavrion, even from Thessaloniki. Next thought, train or plane to Kavala and from the port of Kavala by ferry boat or dolphin in Thassos. Preferred flight.
We arrived in Kavala - oneiremeni-and thence to the port from which they leave with very regular routes for ships and dolphins Thassos. To ticket costs very low and the trip, spent time with flocks glaron, very gratifying. The journey by ferry boat takes one to one and a half hours (depending on the ship) and the dolphin about 40 minutes. However, the overall path Athens Thassos proved shorter than the path-Piraeus Mykonos.
Thassos now. The port of our hospitable and welcomed the first picture of the island was… green! Port, rather ports after close to the old established new, combining the picturesqueness inevitably attach closed bays, psarokaika and evergreen trees that surround the landscape But also the cosmopolitan element, as the parallel of the coastal road is the capital of the island with the picturesque alleys of the rich market and surprisingly ouzeri.
About where to eat, although it is difficult to distinguish between one of the best restaurants and tavernas in the city, as an indication we suggest the fish tavern "Mermaid" restaurant "myth" and for more refined tastes, very nice restaurant " Patrikios ".
Also, the old port and are the most beautiful bars, such as "Karanti" and "Island Beach Bar" with very special decoration, opou have and more traffic in the evening. Do not imagine something outrageous. The night life of Thassos be calling quiet, if not depressed, something that helped particularly our need for relaxing vacation but also for our mornings xypnimata. A whole island, filled beaches us.
The Golden Beach (Golden Beach) is probably the most popular beach of the island. And quite rightly, after stretching to almost a kilometre katalefkis katagalanon sand and water. The green slope that overlooks the beach with two neighbouring villages, Potamia and Madonna, creating a landscape that causes awe. Do not rush to continue. Make a stop in tavernaki "Nautilus" Skala Potamia, which will enjoy the pentanostimous snacks and artistik plans on wooden signs.
Not that the other beaches we encountered was less graphic. The next sticker which followed showed us the road to paradise, in Thassos had the following characteristics: kataprasinos closed bay, white sand, shallow water and… nudists! After we learned that the Paradise, despite the divine name, is the only beach on the island allowed the Naturism.
Already magemenoi from the green island, and continue the trip, We have been impressed by Aliki. The small peninsula of the island with a great history. The image of the beautiful beach is nothing in the face of this ancient village, behind the seaside homes. While in the eastern Gulf of Jericho saved ancient temple dating the 7 th century BC
APPROACHING the Limenaria, the other big city on the island, met once axiomnimonefti beach, Fine Ammo. We liked the white sand that continues into the sea and shallow waters. This beach is offered for water games, while the small village behind for lunch tsimpologima. Restaurant Floisvos "We fully satisfied.
We arrived in Limenaria looking at the map and discovered that we hopefully go half a coastal region of the island. Limenaria is also touring the Port (town) and inhabited by nearly equal population. The vast growth is mainly due to the German company holding mineral Speidel, the offices of which, known as "Palataki adorn a hill in the village. In Limenaria not forget to visit the remarkable folk art museum Papageorgiou.
Among the other beaches are worth swim one is Skala Marion, Thassos and especially Skala Kalirachis. Arriving, however, these villages make a pilgrimage to stop imposing Church of Panagia, construction of which started in 1831, and the Monastery of Archangel Michael, whose existence dates before 1287, with an impressive panoramic view.
Let's go now little more mountainous, stone villages of Thassos that have nothing to zilepsoun in thanks and picturesqueness from the beach and touring. In "anavasi" our first stop us prominye the course of the journey. Logis kinds of trees, gernoun and embraced each other and creating skiera cool paths, one of which led us in the Cafe "Water", the path to Theologos. Do not leave the island unless we're first in this stone kafenedaki the pond and stone fountains.
But most importantly, failure to leave if they do not find yourself in the mountain village of Kamena Vourla. By the middle of last century, the Theologian was the capital of the island. In 1979 the Greek government declared the village in order to protect and preserve the old mansions and picturesque squares. It is built into the slope and despite the very stony soil of the dense vegetation is impressive. The village is famous for its good restaurants, with specialties in kokoretsi, kontosouvli and katsikaki in souvla.
Despite the small size of the island, so that it can if it wants to turn into one day, there are other, countless hidden treasures in Thassos and we will leave it to explore and to xetryposete yourself. Choose only the ideal "katafygio" you, between what you propose and let the relaxing properties of the north-Greek blue and green.
Accommodation:
* Hotel Amfipolis "(4 stars), in the centre of Thassos. The prices of the high season this summer start at 120 euros for a simple double and reach 200 Euros for the suite that can accommodate a family tetrameli. Prices include breakfast (Tel 25930 23101 to 4).
* "Ilio Mare Beach" (4 stars), the Prinos. The prices of the high season this summer start at 170 euros for a standard double with breakfast and reaching 490 euros for the executive suite, with breakfast and other extra benefits. (Tel. 25930 72083 to 4).
* "Makryammos Bungalows" (4 stars), Makryammo. The prices of the high season this summer start at 178 euros for a simple double and reach 380 euros for the suite on the sea. The price includes 2 meals, breakfast and lunch from a buffet (Tel 25930 22101 to 2).
