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Also known as the “Emerald of the Aegean”, Thassos is an island of quaint mountain settlements, crystal, blue beaches and a verdant landscape. This is the northern island of the Aegean and is found just opposite the town of Kavala, to which is connected by regular ferry.
Thassos has been since the ancient times famous for its while marble. This marble was used for the construction of temples and important public buildings and brought a lot of prosperity to the island for many centuries. However, in the recent decades, the island started to decline and its inhabitants moved in bigger towns of the mainland or abroad.
The capital and main port of Thassos is Limenas, while other tourist developed resorts are Limenaria and Potos. There places are equipped with all tourist amenities. All around the island, there are excellent beaches with picturesque environment and clean water.
In Thassos, you will find many interesting sites to see. Historical evidence is present on the island in the archaeological site of Ancient Agora, close to Limenas, the Cave of Pan and the ancient marble quarries. If you like sports, apart from water sports, you can also practice some trekking and mountain biking in Mount Ypsarion, the highest mountain on the island that gives wonderful views.
Normal Ferries:
Thassos can be reached from the port of Kavala, Macedonia, in about 1 hour. There are frequent itineraries every day.
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