Thassos – Emerald Isle

27.08.2013Thassos - Emerald Isle

Тасос — самый богатый растительностью островnorth of the Aegean Sea. It is only twelve kilometers away. from the coast of Kavala (the famous resort town in Eastern Macedonia).

Due to the diverse flora of Thasos stuck title the greenest Greek island. Here are gentle the valleys rustle pine and olive groves. Forests abound in fir, cedars, dogwoods and centuries-old plane trees. These rare species trees grow throughout the island territory.

Coastline with a total length of 115 kilometers characterized by white beaches with sand shimmering in the sun. The water here is crystal clear.

sea on Thassos

It is noteworthy that emerald color dominates the landscapes of Thassos. This shade acquired swirling waterfalls and bare rocks, where, to By the way, white marble is mined. Emerald pictures of island nature literally fascinate original charm.

Island climate

Thassos is famous for its mild Mediterranean climate. Comfort warm, not dry summers and fairly mild winters noted even the great “father of medicine” Hippocrates, who lived here for almost 3 of the year. In the famous book “Epidemics” Hippocrates wrote: “Here is the winter more like spring. “It is not surprising, because the average temperature does not exceed + 17 ° С. Winds here are extremely rare. Because of their lack of sailors called Thassos “lamb island”. because Thassos holidays suitable for families with children, as well as lovers privacy.

In addition, he will not let the fans of antiquity get bored.

Thassos Attractions

Discover the sights of this island should start with its capital. Travelers are waiting for the agora, Odeon, archaeological museum, temples, altars, theater, ancient port and shopping arcade. At an altitude of 137 m above them lies the Acropolis with buildings epochs of antiquity and the Middle Ages.

Thassos Attractions

In addition to the monuments of antiquity, there are other attractions: mountain settlements Castro, Theologos, picturesque bays, white beaches, Orthodox monasteries. One of them is the convent of the Archangel Michael, operating from 1080 g. He keeps the revered shrine – part nails, which according to legend crucified Christ.

Thassos Island Hotels

Having decided to rest on Thassos, you need to decide on the hotel, which will spend your vacation. For example, you can book number in the elite complex, not inferior in terms of service hotels of the Riviera or alpine resorts. Then at your disposal there will be SPA centers, fitness rooms and numerous restaurants. BUT range of additional services offered in such complexes, amaze with its diversity.

Or you can pick up a more modest, but no less comfortable room in hotel with a lower category.

At Thassos, you can easily find a hotel that will be completely meet your requirements.

beach on Thassos

You can book a room through the online booking system, for example, booking.com, or by contacting your travel agent Greece

Map of Thassos

photo: story-tour.ru, Mouzenidis Travel

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