The greek island of thassos is the most northern island in the aegean sea. Thasos, sometimes spelled thassos, is a greek island tourist destination in the north aegean islands group, close to kavala. All our hotels are handpicked and our holiday experiences are designed around you. It is located near the coast of macedonia, near the town of kavala keramoti, 10 km. Map of thassos town limenas hotels and attractions on. Ships and ferries to thassos north aegean thassos and the north aegean islands in general are connected to the ports of thessaloniki, kavala, alexandroupolis, volos and agios konstantinos. Limenas, villages of thasos in the 19thcentury, it was inhabited by dwellers of panagia for a second time and by refugees from asia minor and thrace. One of greeces greenest and most gentle islands, thasos lies 10km from mainland kavala. All accommodation thassos accommodation thassos island. The monastery was completely rebuilt only a hundred years later. Navigation 2020 a to z travel guides to thassos, kos, rhodes and santorini. Rental of tourist accommodation, apartments, holidays in northern greece. Rugged ikaria and kidneyshaped chios are off the package tourist map but offer very. Apr 22, 2020 the climate in thassos is healthy and balanced, as hippocrates himself, the founder of medicine as a science and the most famous greek physician, wrote during his threeyear stay on the island at the end of the 5th century bc.
Thassos or thasos is the most northerly of the greek islands. A thassos greek island map with thassos beaches, villages, ports, useful destinations and archaeological sites. When the time comes to book the right hotel in limenas or any other area in thassos, offers the lowest price. Tour of thassos island thassos tourism viamichelin. Glykadi thassos glykadi information glykadi weather. Its probably mockitalian and wouldnt look out of place on lake como or garda but here on golden beach. The main holiday destinations here are thassos, lesvos and samos. The amazing thassos island, greece one of the best places to go in the spring thassos island, greece visiting thassos island in the spring. Thassos island, greece tourist map see map details from greece. It forms a commune together with the hamlet of kalives. This small but beautiful organized beach has white sand, clear waters, pine and olive trees and it is surrounded by ancient marble quarries. The large bay at golden beach is the most popular target of package tour firms but good beaches are found all around the coast of. A few years ago, between keramoti and thassos started runs closed ferries and there is no danger of the passengers when the wind reaches a volume of 8 beaufort 65kmh. Thassos has a wealth of hotels, many in the capital but also in the other main towns and around the best beaches, the major towns and larger villages also offer a good choice of restaurants and bars as well as shops like supermarkets and places to pick up souvenirs like fridge magnets, tshirts and others.
Below is a map of thassos island, you can put in your dates and party size and then move the map around to find the resort you are looking to stay in and itll give you all the prices for the available hotels in that area. Beaches are dotted all round the coast of this nearcircular island and all are easily reached from a good coast road. Eight beaufort is rare during the winter and in the summer it almost never happens. Thassos beach guide in depth guide to thassos beaches. The beach has been transformed into a busy tourist resort in the last years. This place is situated in kavala, makedonia, greece, its geographical coordinates are 40 46 41 north, 24 42 34 east and its original name with diacritics is thasos. The most animals you will find on thassos are amphibian, reptiles and birds. The a to z guide to thassos was the first book in the unique a to z series of travel guides, renowned for their comprehensive, accurate and impartial approach. It is located on the northern coast of the island, on the site of the ancient city of thassos and has the largest percentage of the population. Map of thasos hotels and attractions on a thasos map.
Thassos travel guide is your complete guide for the best exploration of this islands offerings, including the best attractions and sightseeing venues, valuable tips and travel information, the best places to visit and guides for the best hotels, restaurants and beaches on the island. Explore thasos holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Nowadays, thassos, which is also known as limenas, comprises the capital and the administration centre of the whole island. The capital city is thassos also known as limenas thasou, harbour of thasos. Thassos map our interactive map of thassos shows all the towns, villages, beaches and attractions that we currently have information on. Thassos island, greece tourist map near thassos island, greece. Thassosis the green island of north aegean, with crystal clear sea and sandy beaches. What to see and to visit best attractions and sightseeing, famous touristic places and landmarks in thassos. Thassos tourist information the a to z travel guides. Thasos travel northeastern aegean islands, greece lonely. Alternatively, head to one of the other more low key beaches and relax away from the crowds. Here you can see old harbor, ancient town, amphitheater, acropolis, castle, museums and much more.
Map of thassos town limenas hotels and attractions on a. Calculate your route to and from tour of thassos island, choose your restaurant or accomodation next to tour of thassos island and check the online map of on viamichelin. Paradise beach is one of the most popular beaches in thassos. Nov 16, 2009 mappery is a diverse collection of real life maps contributed by map lovers worldwide. For each location, viamichelin city maps allow you to display classic mapping elements names and types of streets and roads as well as more detailed information. In the 19thcentury, it was inhabited by dwellers of panagia for a second time. Thassos island is perfect for families with children, couples and anyone who wants to explore. Thassos greece is a beautiful verdant greek island located on the northern side of the aegean sea. All the members of the thassosguide team are committed to continually putting their best efforts in order to facilitate, as much as possible, your access to attractions, accommodations and services on the island.
A place of remarkable natural beauty, with a rich fauna and a lush flora, thassos resembles a floating forest as most of its surface is covered by pine forests and olive. The 10 best things to do in thassos town limenas 2020. From there we have an appeal to all tourist who makes holiday on thassos. Thassos limenas, capital of thassos, village of thassos. Fabulously wealthy in ancient times, thanks to large deposits of gold and marble, thassos nowadays lies outside the top league of greek holiday islands but it still has as much to offer. Please help to prevent the forest fires so thassos can be a beautiful island in the future.
Thassos a complete tourist guide with photos, map, weather and. But with thousands of years of history, and as many islands, greece is full of unique beaches, sites, and treasures that reward a traveler interested in navigating the country like a local. Today the festival is a part of cultural life of the city and is a recommended event to visit for tourists wishing to get a deeper insight into the culture of the country. Hotels map limenas, thassos island greece directbooking. It is the northernmost major greek island, and 12th largest by area. Thassos is favourite of families looking for a beach holiday with an authentic greek flavour. It is the most attractive and the most wanted tourist spot on the island.
You simply then click on the price and itll take you to where you can book at the best possible price. Limenas map tourist map of hotels and tourist attractions of limenas, thassos island, greece. Climate on the thassos during the winter thassos tourist. From thassos you can also visit the nearby east aegean islands of limnos, lesvos, chios etc your trip to thassos can be with a conventional ferry boat and will last.
Large thessaloniki maps for free download and print high. Thassos is a top pick for those that like to spend their days on sandy beaches. Thasos greece greece tattoo tourist map travel goals greek islands travel with kids places to visit around the worlds traveling. If you avoid the tourist traps, youll find several restaurants in thassos town well worth eating at. It is the largest of the islands that surround the island of thassos, uninhabited, 1 mile in length and at an altitude of 94 meters. Thassos hotels thassoshotels and other accommodations are for every tasteand in different prices. This beautiful restaurant serves wellprepared greek dishes. Thasos is also the name of the largest town of the island officially known as limenas thasou, port of thasos, situated at the northern side, opposite the. Simply enter your planned dates of stay in our search box to find the best hotel deals in limenas. When traveling to greece, most tourists stay on the popular track. Thassos is most northern island in the aegean sea and lies about 8km off the macedonia mainland in the gulf of kavala.
Cycladias thassos travel guide will take you to the most famous and the most secret places of thassos island. Things to do, sightseeing, photos, accommodation, history, architecture and more. It has an area of about 390 sq km and is roughly circular at 22km wide and 26 km long and with a coastline of about 75 km. Thassos hotels thassos hotels and other accommodations are for every tasteand in different prices. Low deposits atol protected no credit card charges. The climate in thassos is healthy and balanced, as hippocrates himself, the founder of medicine as a science and the most famous greek physician, wrote during his threeyear stay on the island at the end of the 5th century bc. The closest village is kinira in a distance of 2km. Thassos northeastern aegean islands greece thassos. Thassos tends to be greener than a lot of the other greek islands, this is due to it getting a bit more rain than other islands. From thassos you can also visit the nearby east aegean islands of limnos, lesvos, chios etc. Search technology for any objects of interest or service in thassos temples, monuments, museums, hotels, water parks, zoos, police stations, pharmacies, shops and much more. Thassos island travel guide, travel tips cycladia guides. Glykadi is a remarkable beach in thassos in the macedonia region of greece.
Interactive map, road and geographical limenas offered by directbooking. Greek islands map holiday travel maps of greek islands. Its climate and vegetation make it seem like the island is an extension of northern greece, yet it boasts enviable sandy beaches and a forested mountain interior. Unfortunately, the pristine building failed to survive to the present day, as it was completely destroyed by fire in 1535. Being a destination off the beaten tourist trail, thassos is perfect for relaxing holidays away from the hustle and bustle. Limernaria limernaria is 42 kilometers from the town of thassos.
Thassosguide your ultimate touristtravel guide for thassos. Maldives travel tourist attraction sightseeing spots superb views ocean be. The new harbor which offers many hotels, restaurants and shops, the main town, and. Our thassos travel guide covers all aspects of the island, its history and the many attractions to be found both on thassos and the neighbouring mainland. Thassos northeastern aegean islands greek islands greece. Your trip to thassos can be with a conventional ferry boat and will last about 310 hours depending on the day, the port and the ferry company you wish to travel with. Every village around the island has a lot of hotels, rooms, studios, apartments. Explore a full list of accommodations and find the perfect place for you. Greece is ancient sunbleached ruins piercing blue skies, the balmy aegean lapping an endless coastline and a culture alive with passionate music, wonderful cuisine and thrillseeking activities. Find and explore maps by keyword, location, or by browsing a map. Thassos island greece tourist map thassos island greece.
It was named after the exotic beauty and the forest that surrounds it. The island is relatively unspoiled by tourism whilst still offering all the amenities that tourists require. Around thassos, there are both large and small islets of the same geological composition. If youre looking for the perfect tourist beach this is a superb choice. Locations near glykadi include the settlement of pachy rachoniou and the settlement of glyfada on our glykadi page you can see glykadi photos, explore glykadis map and. Simply click on the icons and itll give you the link to the correct page on our site to get more info on that place. Interactive map of thassos search touristic sights. Locations near glykadi include the settlement of pachy rachoniou and the settlement of glyfada. This town rose in the 20th century to meet the housing needs of the workers in the mines and the inhabitants leaving the medieval village of kastro. Whatever youre looking for in a beach you are sure to find somewhere to suit your needs on thassos and this guide will help you to find that perfect stretch of aegean coast. At tui we cross the ts, dot the is, and put u in the middle. This is a bus and ferry stop, located near the village of prinos on the upper western coast of thassos. The first dancing festival took place in thessaloniki just a few years ago. A unique place which is the small paradise that everyone seeks.
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