The Palataki, once the mining headquarters and warehouses of the Speidel Mining Company, is the venue for the Folklore Museum of Limenaria. The museum, located in the old mining warehouses, has a wealth of cultural artefacts and demonstrations, such as the weaving workshop. The Palataki, also known as Castle Speidel, sits upon the bluff overlooking […]
The totally renovated Krinidon Clay Therapy Centre, located near the town of Krinides, situated 17 km northwest of the mainland city of Kavala, reopened to the public in June 2025. The centre offers a number of natural therapies, including clay therapy, hydrotherapy and massage. Clay therapy is based on the use of “mature” clay. The […]
The village of Theologos has always been on the list of all visitors to Thassos, mainly worth exploring the traditional streets, visiting the old Orthodox churches and eating the "famous" goat in the local tavernas. However, for the more adventurous and nature lovers, you can also enjoy swimming in the Kefalogourna waterfall. Theologos is located […]
The Greek Society for the Protection of Nature (HSPN), the organisation responsible for the awarding of the International Program of 'Blue Flags' in Greece, has announced the list of beaches on Thassos that have achieved 'Blue Flag' status for 2026/27. 'Blue Flags' are awarded on the basis of a number of criteria, including cleanliness of […]
During the tourist season, there are a limited number of fairground attractions at ‘Luna Park’, which is located opposite the Angelica Hotel on the seafront in Thassos Town. The attractions include dodgem rides, toy train rides, children’s bungee jump, table football, air hockey and slot machines. However, each year the range of attractions changes. […]
Since the only guide to walks on Thassos, 'Walking on Thassos' by Rose Gruwel and Truus van de Mast went out of print in 2011, visitors to the island have lacked a comprehensive publication, with everything from short walks to long hikes that cover the beautiful scenery of our island. Now, a company called 'Thassos […]
For 6000 years, olive and olive oil have been an integral part of the life and culture of the Greeks and of course the residents of Thassos. Thassos produces more olive products than other areas of Greece after Halkidiki. To celebrate the olive and to show visitors to the island the history and both old […]
The Eros II tourist boat offers trips on a daily basis to some of the most beautiful coastlines around the island of Thassos. The two distinct trips sail along the west coast of the island (dependent on weather), stopping at idyllic bays on the way. The first slightly shorter trip costs 30€ p.p. and arrives […]
The first water park on Thassos was opened on June 16, 2023. The Hive Summer Water Park, developed by D Hotels, is located at Trypiti Beach, near Limenaria, on the south of the island. The park has a variety of water slides, pools and other facilities. The park is open daily from 10:30 to 19:00. […]
At the beginning of the twentieth century (1903), the German mining company Speidel-Pforzheim received approval from the Ottoman government to exploit the zinc-lead and silver ores on the island of Thassos, building the ore processing plant at Limenaria, located at what is now known as Metalia Beach. Thassos was under Ottoman rule as part of […]
