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Thassos is one of the most beautiful
islands of Greece, combining sea and mountains. Thassos has large pine
forest and olive grooves. It's famous for its olives, olive oil, honey and
white snow marble. The excellent beaches with
crystal clear water, the remote tiny bays, the picturesque villages and
the busy night life make Thassos an ideal and popular resort. Thassos is
situated close the mainland, its nearest point is 10km from the mouth of
the Nestos, and it thus faces the boundary between Macedonia and
Thrace.
Thassos map
Politically
the island forms an
eparchy of the Macedonian Nome of Kavala. Its area is 399 sq. km; almost circular in
shape, it has a length from N to S of c 24km and a width of c
19km. Its highest point is Mt. Hypsarion (1142m), nearly in the centre.
The mountain sides are covered with forests, pines, planes, and chestnut
trees predominating; the timber has always been in demand for
shipbuilding.
The population of ca. 18,000 is distributed between the capital Limenas
and 11 other villages. In the coastal areas olives are cultivated. The
road which encircles the island is sufficient. There is good water in the
island. The marble quarries of Thasos have always been famous; the gold
mines earned in antiquity for the island the epithet of 'golden'.
Access and transportation to Thassos
Ferryboats connect the island with Kavala (1
hr) and
with Keramoti (30 min). There is daily connection by ferry boat
between Kavala – Thassos (17 m). Kavala – Primos (13 m.) Keramoti
- Thassos (6 m.). information 22106, the Kavala Port Authority,
051/224967, 223716 or the harbour office at Keramoti.
0591/51204.Hydrofoils connect the island with Kavala (30 min).
The island has no airport, but is served by the
International Airport of Kavala. From this Airport there are flights
to and from Athens (50 min) daily. There also are flights and charters
to and from important European cities, several times a week. The
airport is 3 km from Keramoti, where the ferryboats assure the
connection with the capital of the island (30 min).
Transport on the Island Daily buses via Panagia and
Prinos serve all the coastal villages. The 100 kilometer long road
network is in good condition. Cars and motor bikes are available for
hire on the island.
The weather in Thassos
Useful telephone numbers, country
code 0030, area Thassos code: 25930
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