We regularly check the information we post on our website regarding such things as bus and ferry timetables and taxi charges, especially during the tourist season. However, in many cases, we have to rely on official bodies and companies to update their information and this can be sporadic, especially out of season. We therefore suggest […]
Thassian Doukas, a highly recommended restaurant, is located opposite the marina in Thassos Town. The restaurant was established in 2002 and continues to be a family run business, committed to offering an extensive menu with the highest quality of ingredients. Below is a link to their website, including further details and menu. Link to Thassian […]
As Greece opens up to international tourism for 2025, 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.
Mouses Restaurant (pronounced Mooses), is located just past the ferry port in Thassos Town and prides itself on being organic. During the summer, the vegetables and salads served in the restaurant are grown on their own organic farm, located just outside Thassos Town. Renowned as one of the best restaurants on the island, Mouses is […]
One of the most attractive areas of Thassos Town is the Old Port, with its myriad of traditional fishing boats. 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 ancient Agora. The […]
In recent years, the Greek islands have seen an ever-increasing number of ‘all-inclusive holidays’ being offered by the major tour operators. Whilst I understand the attraction of this format of holiday for some, such as families with young children, or those on a tight budget, they are sadly having a detrimental and irreversible effect on […]
Tourists are being warned against hiring quad bikes or scooters, after numerous accidents and deaths on the Greek islands. The hiring of quad bikes and similar vehicles are not usually covered by travel insurance, with the cost of repatriating a seriously injured patient to their home country costing up to 36,000€. Island Police Departments have […]
The UK government has imposed a temporary ban on a wide range of food products being brought into the UK by travellers from the EU, due to a growing number of countries in the EU reporting cases of foot-and-mouth disease. The restrictions apply regardless of whether the products are professionally packaged or not, and include […]
One sight as you cross over from the mainland to Thassos by ferry is the hand-feeding of the seagulls. The local population of gulls has realised that following the ferries across is an easy way to get some extra tasty pickings. Not only do they scavenge the fish brought up in the wake of the […]
The Greek Ministry of Culture has announced increases in admission charges to the archaeological sites in the Kavala Prefecture for 2025. The new admission charges are:- On Thasssos Thassos Archaeological Museum – 10€ Aliki Archaeological site – 5€ On the mainland Philippi Archaeological site – 10€ Philippi Archaeological Museum – 10€ Kavala Museum […]
