After being closed to the public in 2012, to allow for comprehensive restoration work to begin, the long-awaited reopening of the ancient theatre on the North Aegean island of Thassos took place in late summer 2025. The theatre, which is perched high on the acropolis above Limenas (Thassos Town, dates back to at least the […]
As there are four independent ferry companies servicing the routes between the mainland and the island of Thassos, the companies have combined their itineraries into one overall timetable. We have posted a link on our ‘Thassos Travel Info’ page, see example below (book password required). We hope this will simplify travelling to and from the […]
As of mid-April, petrol prices in Greece have risen, as elsewhere, due to the Iran War, averaging around €2.06 per litre for unleaded 95, with diesel costing approximately €2.06 per litre. Prices vary, often reaching over €2.20 on islands and in remote areas. On Thassos, the cost averages out at around €2.05 for a litre […]
UK holidaymakers are being warned that both holidays and flights this summer could be in jeopardy if the Iranian war continues. Already, hundreds of flights have been cancelled across Europe, with fears that cancellations will begin to take place for UK travellers. Travellers are already facing higher fares because jet fuel costs have doubled since […]
Each year, April 23 is celebrated as Saint George’s Day in both Greece and the UK. In England, he is celebrated as the country’s patron saint. Named Georgios, Greek for George, he became a Christian martyr, which in the early days of Christianity warranted sainthood. He is, however, also known for the story of ‘Saint […]
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The Japanese have created a new epithet for heatwaves that reach 40°C (104°F) or above, after the country experienced its hottest summer on record in 2025. The name is kokushobi, which translates as a “cruelly hot”, “brutally hot” or “severely hot” day. The name has been shortened by the Japanese Meteorological Agency to “Koku”, meaning […]
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Late Wednesday evening, April 22, will see the start of the peak of the first major meteor shower of the year, the Lyrid, which will be best observed in the north eastern night sky after 21:40 and before the crescent moon rises just after 04:00 on the 22nd. Named after the constellation Lyra, the Lyrid, […]
Thursday, April 16 – The travel industry has reported that they are experiencing a sharply reduced rate of summer bookings across the board. Mediterranean destinations, including Spain, Greece, and Portugal, are trailing last year’s figures, but Cyprus has fallen considerably further behind. Three factors have combined to produce this outcome: the island’s name has been […]
