Called the green island covered with pine and olive forests, Thassos is located in the North Aegean Sea and is part of the Eastern Macedonia region of Greece. The island is a family-friendly getaway spot with plenty of beaches, picturesque mountain villages, attractions and fun for young people. From the ancient times to the present, Thassos is famous with it's snow-white marble, and the archaeological museum in Limenas (Thassos Town) has a compelling set of statues and other artefacts recovered on the island, dating back to the Stone Age.
Just a few kilometers from the Golden Beach and the northeast coast is Panagia, a picturesque mountain village with traditional houses, with stone-tiled roofs, wooden terraces and verandas. The village is landed just below Mount Ipsaron and collects all the mountain springs through a system of fountains and streams. In the evening, the place to be visited is the central square next to the fountains, where there are several authentic tavernas.
The museum is situated in the village Panagia and here you can delve into one of the island’s oldest industries. There are a shop sells oils infused with lavender, orange and tangerine, as well as olive oil-based beauty products and tea made with olive leaves.
The largest monastery on Thassos is a cliff-top convent on the southeast coast. Founded in the 13th century it has a traditional cruciform layout and its most famous relic is the nail that apparently fastened Christ’s right hand to the cross.
Gentle mountain crests with an abundance of pines, fir, cedar and dogwood. Plains with bay and olive trees that soften the harshness of the rocky mountains. The changing landscape will surprise you! Here you will find many hiking trails like that of Theologos and the one starting from Potamia. Ipsarion has been enlisted in the Special Protection Zone of the Natura 2000 . It is a destination that will reward you with its beautiful forest trails and spectacular views of the Aegean Sea.
You can rent motorbikes, ATVs, UTVs and cars from several shops around the island.
Some parts of the island’s coastline can’t be accessed by land. These beautiful beaches or sheltered pools with crystalline blue water could be reached only by boat so there are a lot of options when it comes to choosing the kind of voyage you will go for! Group boat sailing, semi-private captained yachts that you can hire from the harbour in Limenas.
For those who are looking for water activities there are some beaches on Thassos equipped for this. The most famous one is our Golden Beach where you can try JET-ski and Boat-Parachute Parasailing. Other smaller beaches who can offer similar services are Psili Ammos, La Scala, Pefkari and Pachis. The gulfs on the south coast are best for kayaking, diving and stand-up paddleboarding. Thassos also has some scuba dive centers. If you’re already certified, these centers arrange dives in underwater caverns.
Limenas has one of the foremost archaeological museums in East Macedonia.There are 18 galleries in this extensive building with collections spanning more than 3,000 years.