Thassos is an island located in the northeastern part of Greece (Greece), 12 km from the city of Kavala. It is washed by the Aegean Sea. It is separated from the mainland by the Thassos Strait.
First of all, the resort offers a beach holiday. On the coast, tourists are waiting for the well-equipped beaches of Glyfada, Limanaki and Makriammos, surrounded by hotels, restaurants, bars and shops. While on holiday on the island, guests can take a boat trip along the coast of Thassos by ship or yacht, go snorkeling, surfing, diving, rafting or fishing.
There are several bases for climbers open on Mount Pangeo. Adventure lovers can visit ancient mines where gold was mined.
Vacation on the island is suitable for tourists who come with children, as well as romantics who want to retire. Traveling around Thassos will give guests of the island the opportunity to explore the historically significant places of the resort and see the archaeological finds. During hiking through the fishing villages, bays and groves, vacationers can discover amazing landscapes.
Tourists are waiting for spa treatments, shopping and exciting excursions.

When to go
The best time to travel to Thassos is from June to September. The average air temperature at this time is set within + 27- + 30 ° C.
In June, the island hosts the International Festival of Folklore “Magic of the Green Island”, the main task of which is to popularize vocal, choreographic, theatrical and other areas of art among young people. Within the framework of the festival, there is an exchange of experience among team leaders, encouragement of talented children and acquaintance with Greece.
Every year from July to August, the “Summer Festival” is held, during which new theatrical performances and concerts are shown. It ends with a performance-reenactment of “Weddingson Thassos”, where everyone can participate in the local wedding ceremony.
In September, tourists who come to rest can visit the Emerald Island International Folk Dance Festival, which represents the cultural traditions of people from different countries.

Attractions
For those who want to combine their holidays with the study of the historical and architectural sights of the island, there are excursions. Its visitors are waiting for: the ancient sanctuary of Hercules (Sanctuary of Hercules), the Temple of Dionysus, fragments of the temples of Pan and Athena and the ruins of the Acropolis (Acropolis). Guests of the island will be offered to see the Vatopedi Monastery, the ancient quarries (Ancient Quarries), the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon (Sanctuary of Poseidon), the round ancient Roman temple of Palemon (Sanctuary of Palemon). Pilgrims will be able to go to the holy Mount Athos (Athos Mount).
Thassos has a number of natural attractions that you can visit during your trip: Giola Lagoon, Mount Ipsario, Cape San Antonio (San Antonio Cape).
The educational program for travelers includes a trip to the museums of the island: the Archaeological Museum, the Ethnographic Museum, the Museum of Vagi Thassos (Polygnotos Vagis Museum), as well as the Museum of Olives and Olive Oil.

Visitors to the Xanthi National Park will be offered canoeing or rafting on the mountainous part of the Nestos River.
For divers, we recommend Pefkari beach. The beaches of Chrisi Amoudi Beach and Psili Amos are worth a visit if you want to go water skiing. Surfers can visit Paradisos beach.
In the evening, the rest will be complemented by a walk along the Limenaria embankment.

Shopping and entertainment
During a holiday on the island of Thassos, tourists will be able to make many discoveries in the field of shopping.
The trip will delight lovers of jewelry. The island has an Iris Gold factory with a jewelry store. Its range and quality will pleasantly amaze buyers.

For high-quality fur products, we advise you to go to the Ego salon located in Limenas. In the city you can buy branded clothes and shoes. Beach accessories are sold in every resort village.
The local olive factory Sotirelis produces natural cosmetics based on olive oil. Its cost is much lower than in the countries of Europe or the CIS.
When traveling to the village of Prinou, we advise you to go to the local market, where a huge selection of products and other goods is presented. When buying souvenirs, vacationers can bargain with sellers who are happy to reduce the price.
Shopping is incomplete without a visit to Store olive oil. And tourists will find the largest selection of honey in the mountain villages of Theologos, Potamia and Panagia.
After exhausting shopping, resort guests can relax in one of the cozy bars or restaurants that offer both Greek and traditional European cuisine. For vacationers, such establishments as Drift Beach Bar, Beach Bar Island, La Terrasse, Maestrale, Akrogialia, Tavernaki, Sea Breeze and Piatsa Michalis are open.
Fans of nightlife are waiting for numerous entertainment clubs in Thassos, offering incendiary show programs: Alalum, Villa Club, Bluefish, Tripa, Marbella, Acapella, Stigma, Amnesia and Nono.