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Lufthansa Cuts Flights

German airline Lufthansa has confirmed it will cut 20,000 short-haul flights over the summer, citing soaring fuel prices that make many journeys “unprofitable” for the company. Lufthansa customarily offer flights to Kavala (Thassos), Rhodes, Kos and Santorini airports during the summer. Scandinavian airline, SAS, which also usually offers flights to the Greek islands above, has […]

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Thassos Marble Jewellery

Dorothea and Vassilis, designers and crafters who, a few years ago, decided to change career paths, transformed a small printing house in the village of Panagia into a workshop where all their ideas and creativity came to life. In the shop, they now offer a wide range of unique handmade accessories, including jewellery created from […]

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New Emergency Services on Thassos

The emergency services of the Prinos Health Centre on the island of Thassos (EKAB) will soon be relocating to new premises near the existing health centre, in the village of Prinos. The new purpose-built premises are under construction and should be operational in the near future. At present, the EKAB facilities are housed in prefabricated […]

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No EES for UK Citizens

British holiday-makers and business travellers heading to Greece this summer have been handed a rare piece of good news in the otherwise fraught roll-out of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES). Athens confirmed late on April 18 that, with immediate effect, UK passport holders will not be required to provide fingerprints or facial scans when […]

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Ancient Theatre, Thassos

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 […]

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Ferry Times, Thassos

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 […]

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Map of Kavala

For those members who intend to visit the mainland city of Kavala during their stay on Thassos, we have supplied a comprehensive map of the city on this website (book password required). To print-off a free copy, please go to the ‘Thassos Travel Club’ pages, under the section headed ‘Thassos Maps & Panoramas’ you will […]

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Petrol Prices in Greece

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 […]