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Cold Weather for the Beginning of May

Saturday, May 2 – Temperatures across Greece are low for the time of year, with conditions more reminiscent of autumn, as rain, increased clouds and strong northerly winds affect a large part of the country. Maximum temperatures today range between 14 and 17°C in most regions, with even lower temperatures in parts of the Aegean […]

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The Ferries and the Seagulls, Thassos

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 […]

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Fire Prevention Enforced!

May 1 each year marks the start of the restrictions on both locals and visitors to Greece to prevent wildfires during the summer season. Contravention of the rules can incur heavy fines, or even imprisonment. The vast majority of wildfires are caused by people! The rules in place are:- Fires to dispose of household and […]

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Please Don’t Litter!

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.      

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Holidays, Flights & the Iran War – Update

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 […]

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Seatracs on Thassos

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 […]

Best Fish Restaurant

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 […]