The Greek Society for the Protection of Nature (HSPN), the organisation responsible for the awarding of the International Program of 'Blue Flags' in Greece, has announced the list of beaches on Thassos that have achieved 'Blue Flag' status for 2026/27. 'Blue Flags' are awarded on the basis of a number of criteria, including cleanliness of […]
For those who would like to visit a traditional Greek village, we recommend a trip to Theologos in the mountains on the south of the island. This pretty village was once the capital, and its myriad of small alleyways, traditional schist-roofed houses, a folklore museum and a stream running below the village. One of the […]
The Director General of the International Air Transport Association, Willie Walsh, has stated that although some airlines have been lowering fares due to the present drop in bookings, higher ticket prices in the medium to long-term are inevitable due to the high cost of jet fuel, stating that even if the war ended tomorrow, the […]
It takes about four hours to digest food. However, on holiday with the temptation of the sea or even the pool near us, we forget this instruction. And yet, in these 4 hours, the body’s processes are heavily involved in digestion, with a high percentage of our oxygen and energy being directed to the stomach. […]
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Most travel guides ‘pad out’ their printed publications with pictures of nondescript alleyways and unnamed beaches that are of little help to the reader. We wanted to offer much more and at a higher quality than is possible in our paperback book format. So, to achieve this and at no extra cost to the book […]
Holidaymakers are being warned to check that their travel insurance covers all eventualities, especially given the current travel uncertainties. A couple from Northallerton in North Yorkshire who were on holiday in Sri Lanka found to their horror that their return flight via the Qatari capital Doha was cancelled due to the outbreak of the Iran […]
The “Zero tolerance for not wearing a helmet” campaign by the Greek Police continues, aimed at universal compliance among drivers and passengers of two-wheelers, as well as ATVs and Light Personal Electric Vehicles (electric scooters). Throughout this summer, Police Departments across the country will be conducting strict checks on motorcycles, motorcycle rental businesses, tourists on […]
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. […]
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 […]
