May Day, held on May 1, is a public holiday in Greece, as in many countries. Since May Day corresponds with the peak of the flower season, flower shows and festivals are common. The ancient Minoans are believed to have celebrated one of their two ‘New Year’ celebrations about this time, the other was in […]
Strike action by the Panhellenic Maritime Federation, in honour of Labour Day, means that all ships, including ferries, will not sail tomorrow, Friday, May 1st. The 24-hour nationwide strike will begin at 00:01 on May 1 and end at 24:00 on the same day. Ferries between the mainland and the island of Thassos will be […]
Hellenic Police Headquarters have confirmed that police numbers on the island will be increased during the summer months due to the large influx of tourists. Thassos Town (Limenas) police station will be reinforced by 6 officers, while the station in Limenaria will receive 3 additional officers. The police stations are located on the promenade in […]
As Greece opens up to international tourism for 2026, we ask all to be respectful and help keep Greece beautiful. Especially on beaches, please take any litter away with you and dispose of it in official bins and don’t just drop plastic drinks bottles when empty. Thank you.
One of the most attractive areas of Thassos Town is the Old Port, with its myriad of traditional fishing boats and pleasure craft. The Old Port can be found past the Angelica Hotel at the eastern end of the town’s promenade. Located behind the Old Port is the Archaeological Museum and the site of the […]
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 […]
The Municipal Council of Thassos will be reinstalling Seatrac mobility aids on the main beach in Limenas (Thassos Town), Skala Prinos and Trypiti for this coming tourist season. Seatrac allows people with disabilities and mobility problems to enter the sea autonomously and acts as an incentive for disabled people to visit beaches, socialize and have […]
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International cycle racing returns to Thassos at the beginning of May, with events being held from Friday, May 1, to Sunday, May 3. The venue for all the events is San Antonio Beach, which is an extension of Potos Beach. Full details can be found on the event by clicking the link below. MTBR website […]
One suggested short trip to explore off the island during your stay on Thassos, and you love seafood, is to take the ferry from Thassos Town to the mainland port of Keramoti and dine at Kouzina, regarded as one of the best restaurants in Greece, located on the seafront of Keramoti. The restaurant co-owned by […]
