A luxury vacation can be arranged by going to the island of Thassos in Greece . This small island could quite become an autonomy, because on its territory there are rich deposits of rare metals. Near Thassos, natural gas is extracted. Most of the island is covered by tropical forests, and this place is remarkable for the presence of the ruins of the ancient city and the high mountain of Ispazio (1206 meters). Local beaches are covered with fine sand, which is visible even at great depth, because the waters of the Aegean Sea are absolutely transparent. Already like it? Then we go on a tour of the sights and the magnificent beaches of Thassos!
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Echoes of the past
Among all the islands of Greece, Thassos is the northernmost, so there is not such a grueling heat that is characteristic of other resorts in Greece. It's very clean air. This is due to the fact that 90% of the island territory is covered by tropical forests. The weather on Thassos is very mild, the average temperature varies within 28 degrees.
The best hotels of Thassos are located in its capital - the city of Limenas. And Lymanas is noteworthy for being built on the ruins of an ancient city with the same name. Some of the ancient buildings survived, they are in Old Thassos (one of the two parts of the city).
A great interest for the guests of the island is the city of Limenarja. This settlement is the second largest on the island. The city has several of its beaches, hotels, which, by the way, are much cheaper than in Limenas. Here is the palace of Palataki. This two-storey building with towers is built on a rock, at an altitude of more than 600 meters. From the height of the building offers a beautiful view of the island.
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It is definitely worth visiting the mountain village of Theologos. In the highlands there are many old buildings that will be of interest to connoisseurs of antiquity. Here they prepare a very tasty dish - goat meat on a spit, and it is suggested to drink a glass of this fragrant homemade Greek wine. Indifferent after the tasting this dish does not remain! After traveling through the towns and villages of the island, a hearty lunch time to explore the local beaches.
Beaches of the island
Near the village of Potamya you can find one of the best beaches of the island. He is called Potos, life here does not stop even at night. Until the morning, there are discos, restaurants, bars.
Lovers of relaxation on beaches with vegetation will really like the local beach of Pevkari ("pines"). In its vicinity a huge number of coniferous trees really grow.
To be called the most beautiful natural beach should rightfully be the beach of Chrysi Ammoudia. It is washed by transparent waters, until the sea comes down vegetation, from this beauty is simply breathtaking. Many families with small children rest here, their place is attracted by the fact that the entrance to the sea is very gentle.
The most amazing and unusual beach of the island of Thassos is called "Marble", and this is not a metaphor! It is located very close to the places where this mineral is mined. Its coastal zone is covered with crumb of marble. At noon on the beach is simply impossible to watch because of sunlight glare.
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Our journey is coming to an end, it remains to find out how to get to Thassos. To fly to the destination will not come even a charter. First you need to land in Thessaloniki , then go to the port of Kaval, but from there by sea already to get to Thassos. But these small difficulties will pay off with interest, it is only to step on the shore of this beautiful island.