Thassos

Thassos: Makryammos

2011-09-19T08:49:00.000-07:00

Makryammos is a very beautiful beach on the east coast of the island and 10km from the town of Thassos.

Thassos, Makryamos

It is a beautiful, scenic and has a tranquil bay with sandy beach and shallow green waters. Makryammos is a well organized beach with facilities for water sports and beach bar. You can also find here some tourist accommodations.

Thassos, Makryamos

Beach: A beautiful bay with fine sandy beach and small width.

Waters: Shallow, clear and safe for children.

Facilities: Well-organized with umbrellas and sunbeds, water sports, restaurants and beach bar.

Thassos, Makryamos

The beautiful scenic and quiet bay of Makryammos has crystal waters surrounded by green pines. The coast is sandy. Near the beach, there is a small pier like a beautiful haven for yachts. On the beach there are some tourist accommodations that give visitors the opportunity to stay over night.

In Makryammos you can visit the ancient Agora, ancient temples, the Theatre and the Acropolis.
Cultural events are organized throughout the year by the Prefecture, the Municipality of Thassos and cultural societies.

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Thassos: Limenaria

2011-09-17T00:57:00.000-07:00

Limenaria is the second largest city of Thassos and has become, along with the settlement of Kalyvia, the second most highly developed part.

Limenaria is a beautiful town located just 42 km from the town of Thassos (Limenas) and 24 km from the harbor of Skala Prinos. It is the second largest town of Thassos and it lies on the southwest side of the coast, facing the Mount of Athos, across the sea.

Limenaria, Thassos

Limenaria is the largest town on Thassos that flourished in the late 19th century. The area became commercially known because of the mines operating in the region since 1903 by the German company Speidel. That is why Limenaria began to acquire a lot of commercial traffic, delivering its minerals wolrdwide. As a follow, the settlement Kalyvia (St. George) has developed near Limenaria, The total number of population of Limenaria and Kalvya is very close to the one of the capital of this Island (Thassos, Limenas). The first inhabitants of the village were workers at the mining company. Their number increased with the arrival of refugees from Asia. You can see some impressive and beautiful houses built by Turks at the beginning of 1900, as some neoclassical buildings. Limenaria has a long promenade with many taverns, cafes, bars and shops that create a lively atmosphere.

Limenaria, Thassos

Tourists consider Limenaria the most complete village of Thassos. It has hotels, inns, taverns, restaurants, cafes, bars, a folklore museum and a small private museum, named Papageorgiou. On the beach of Limenaria you can find souvenir shops and traditional sweets. Do not forget to try traditional fritters with honey ice cream and enjoy the sunset view of the creek located on the beach. On a hill near Limenaria stands the oldest settlement on the island, the Castle. It took its name from the ruins of a castle that once stood there. Flourished in the years when pirates roamed the Aegean Sea, it was dropped later, when the residents went to work in the mines of the company Speidel.

Limenaria, Thassos

In the Agora stands the church of St. Athanasius. For many years it was abandoned but in recent years it was restored. Sightseeing: The Palataki, Metalia beach, the folklore museum, the Castle. Accommodation: Limenaria has organized hotels and apartments. Recreation: like in every city of Thassos you can find a lot of taverns which also serve ouzo (a traditional greek drink) on the beach. Here you can enjoy your food while looking at the sea.

Metalia Beach is after the hill where the ex-Speidel building is placed. It is the most beautiful beach of Limenaria and of the most appreciated beaches of Thassos because it's placed between some mountain rocks and on your way to this beach you will also "visit" the ruins of the old German mine.

Metalia Beach, Limenaria, Thassos

Thassos Limenas

2011-09-16T05:26:00.000-07:00

Town of Thassos, also known as Limenas Harbor, is the capital of this island.

It’s a stunning area, containing the fishing port, with a good selection of hotels, bars, taverns and shops. Tourists also have the opportunity to enjoy the attractions and the hospitality of the citizen of the locals.

Thassos, Limenas

There is ferry communication between Thassos (Limenas) and Keramoti and also an other transport mean on the line to Kavala. Visiting the Port of Thassos offers guests a unique experience. The surrounding environment of the town is fascinating, with its hills and mountains covered by pine and olive trees. Limenas Thassos is located on the north side of the island facing the mainland and the city of Kavala is visible on the horizon.

Thassos, Limenas

Here is where the Thassos society grew during ancient times and there are plenty of things and places that stand for proove. Therefore, the harbor hosts the majority of public services. In the center of town you can find both the old and new port which serve the routes of ships and cruisers to and from the ports of Kavala and Keramoti. Limenas - Thassos has many wonderful beaches along the coast, as well as outside of the town, farther along the coast.

Thassos, Limenas

A beach, just behind the old harbor, bordered by a series of beach bars, cafes and restaurants has been awarded with Blue Flag distinction. The town of Thassos is also the commercial center of the north side of the island. Enjoy your time looking for good purchases as you walk along the sidewalks lined on both sides, with dozens of small shops, business and snack bars. The traditional image of the village makes Thassos Limenas very charming and quiet. There are a few cafes and apartments, as well an excellent restaurant in the central square.

Thassos, Limenas

The church, with many Constantinople-age components , was founded in the early sixth century AD. The Byzantine basilica can be visited in the then Museum of Thassos Limenas wich enhaces many other interesting exhibits.

Thassos (Limenas) Town is an ideal choice for everyone looking for a relaxing and joyful holiday.

Thassos, Limenas

Thassos: mith and history

2011-09-13T08:45:00.000-07:00

Thassos was inhabited first by the Phoenicians during the Neolithic Age. As the myth says, Phoenicians founded a city in each region they have gone through. While searching the way to Europe, their leader's sister was abducted by Zeus when he turned into a white bull, mad with love for her.

Thassos

Later, Thracians settled on theThassos island and gained power by exploiting the local rich mines. These mines have caused interest in Paros Ionians who captured Thassos in the 7th century BC. Archiloch, the great poet of Paros, who wrote a poem about this time, participated in this expedition as well.

The people of Thassos rapidly mobilized and founded colonies in nearby regions. During ancient times, Thassos island held a regional power and people of this island had commercial activities with the entire Greece.

Thassos

During the Persian Wars, Thassos was subordinated to the Persians, who forced the people of Thassos to demolish their wonderful walls of marble. During the Peloponnesian War, Thassos became the one thing Athens and Sparta were fighting for. During 2nd and 1st century BC, under the Roman protection, Thassos island has developed a lot. Although the mines have been exhausted, major exports marble and wine left Thassos. In 42 BC Julius Caesar's assassins, Cassius and Brutus, stored their weapons depot on this island. During the Byzantine era, Thassos was sacked by the Avars and the Saracens.

After the conquest of Constantinople by Crusaders in 1204, Thassos island was ceded to the chief magistrate of Venice, Enrico Dandolo and his descendants. However, Thassos was quickly incorporated into the kingdom of Thessaloniki, the state founded by the Byzantine despot of Epirus, Theodoros Doukas Aggelokomninos. Later, after the re-conquest of Constantinople by Mihail Palaeologus, Thassos has become once again part of the Byzantine Empire.

Thassos

In 1354, Byzantine emperor Ioannis Paleologos gives Thassos to his ally Genovese, for his help on defeating his domestic opponents. Gateouzos Family led in one way or another until 1455 when the island's leadership was taken by the Turks. In 1770, Orlof 's Russians conquered Thassos, while in 1813 the sultan ceded the island to the Turko-Egyptian Mehmet Ali, who was born in Kavala. Mehmet Ali, founder of the Egyptian royal dynasty was raised by Theodoros Karapanagiotis family. People of Thassos rebelled in 1821, but the revolution had no success. In 1902 the Turks took possession of Thassos.

During the Balkan War of 1912, the Greek army took control of Thassos island. In 1916, during World War I, Thassos was taken by the forces of Antanta. From 1941 until the end of World War II, Thassos island was under Bulgarian occupation.

Thassos: archaeological sites

2011-09-12T07:56:00.000-07:00

Current Limenas (Thassos) town is built over the ruins of the ancient city, founded here by the settlers from Paros.

Thassos

Therefore, tourists can visit archaeological sites everywhere in the town of Thassos:
- the wall which surrounded the ancient city can be seen in various places in Limenas;
- Agora, which once the political, cultural and trade center of Thassos Island;
- The Archaeological Museum which is a neoclassical building, erected in 1934;
- Sanctuary of Dionisus;
- Sanctuary of Poseidon (near the harbor);
- the ancient theater;

The Archaeological Museum of Thassos

This is one of the richest museums in Macedonia. You can find here a collection of unique antiques from the 7th century BC until the 7th century AD. Lots of these treasures are placed in the garden of this museum.