Thasos

The magical island of the Sirens

• Top Attractions

  Top attractions, top sights, archaeological sites, museums, monasteries, beaches, picturesque places, special places, photos, panoramic photos, virtual tours, etc.

• Archaeological Sites

  Archaeological sites, classical antiquity, roman history, byzantine history, medieval history, venetian, etc.

• Museums

  Museums, archaeological museums, byzantine museums, history museums, galleries, folklore museums, coin museums, maritime museums, war museums, etc.

• Monasteries

  Monasteries, nunneries, places of worship, etc.

• Castles

  Castles, ancient castles, roman castles, byzantine castles, medieval castles, venetian castles, etc.

• History

  From the distant antiquity around 3000 years BC, various written monuments testify that there was life on the island. We have these elements from finds in the area of ​​Kastri Theologu and from the opposite coasts of Macedonia. The first news we have about Thassos comes from Mythology. Thassos appears in the foreground at the beginning of the 7th BC. …

• Culture

  CUSTOMS NEW YEAR 'S DAY On New Year's Day, in addition to the well-known customs of carols and footwork, which are celebrated in the same way as in the rest of Greece, the "sowing of leaves" also takes place as follows: the locals all sit around the lit fireplace, pull the coals towards the outside and throw olive leaves around …

• Activities

  SUGGESTED ROUTES Thassos is known for its "green", natural landscapes and wonderful beaches. Nature lovers can enjoy mountain bike tours, hiking, mountain climbing, hunting, fishing, water sports and diving. The morphology and rich natural beauty of the island are ideal for activities close to nature. There are many natural paths that, following them, you discover enchanting landscapes. We recommend hiking …

• Sea & Mountain

  Mountain and sea, beaches, picturesque beaches, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, canyons, mountain shelters, etc.

• Photographs

  Photographs and Images, monument photographs, beautiful photographs, etc.

• Information

  Travel information, weather forecast, ship schedules, bus schedules, airplane schedules, useful phone numbers, coastguard, police station, town hall, etc.