The mountainous interior of Thassos is incredibly beautiful and highly recommended to experience. However, the interior is also dangerous for those unfamiliar with the hundreds of unmarked rough tracks and trails that criss-cross the mountains. There are also deep ravines and precipitous drops of hundreds of metres that add to the hazards for the inexperienced. […]
We endeavour and usually succeed in bringing you information well in advance of forthcoming tourist events on Thassos. However, official bodies and organisations in Greece are habitually late in advertising their forthcoming programmes, often only days before they happen. Some don’t even bother to advertise at all, other than by word of mouth, or ‘flyers’. […]
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 […]
During the First World War, Britain’s Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) operated from airbases in the Northern Aegean against the German alliance countries (known as the Central Powers). One such airbase was located near the village of Prinos, situated on the west coast of Thassos.
We are pleased to confirm that Surprice Car Rentals, are participating in the 2026 ‘A to Z Thassos Discount Scheme’. A highly respected company, Surprice are located on the road directly opposite the ferry port in Thassos Town (pass the bus station on your right) and in Golden Beach, Skala Potamia and Skala Prinos. Members […]
Please be aware that the Police in Greece are strict on ‘Drinking and Driving’! If you are driving a vehicle, either 4 or 2 wheels, and you are stopped at one of the random checkpoints, or for erratic driving and found to be above the legal limit, you will be arrested, spend a night in […]
Please be advised that a species of jellyfish, the Purple Jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca), is dangerous and is found throughout the Mediterranean. However, their population has not increased since the latest outbreak started in 2020, both in the Aegean and almost simultaneously in Spanish waters. In the Aegean, numbers increase as you go further south, as […]
Tourists from some non-European Union countries are now only allowed to rent a car or a motorcycle in Greece if they have an International Driving License, in addition to a national permit from their home country, according to new regulations. However, there is a list of 60 non-EU countries, including Switzerland, Russia, Georgia, Finland, Moldova, […]
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 […]
For those who would like to catch up with the news whilst on holiday, we have made it as simple as 'one click' to go straight to the web sites of the major UK and US newspapers. Just click on the chosen link below to go directly to that media. UK Guardian Independent Mail […]
