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Holidays to the Greek Island of Thassos put great scenery, whitewashed hamlets and flawless beaches at your fingertips.

Authentic Greece

Of all the Greek Islands, Thassos is a true authentic. While some of its neighbours have added international elements – like karaoke bars and all-you-can-eat Chinese restaurants – to their offerings over the years, Thassos has remained traditional to a T.

Mountains and beaches

Thassos’ scenery is trademark Greek. The island is blanketed with rolling hillsides, fertile vineyards and olive groves. Move down to the coast, and it’s got an A-grade collection of beaches. Golden Beach, on the east coast, is probably the best-known stretch of sand, partly because it’s the longest in Thassos and partly because there’s a decent selection of tavernas and hotels near the sand.

Thassos Town

Life on Thassos can be traced back to the Stone Age. Since then, a number of empires, including the Romans and the Egyptians, have tried to claim the place as their own. As such, the island’s capital, Thassos Town, showcases all sorts of mementos from the past, including an ancient Roman amphitheatre and an acropolis.

Limenaria

Limenaria, on the west coast, picks up where Thassos Town’s history leaves off. The island’s second-largest town was the nucleus of Thassos’ mining industry in the 20th century. You can still see the turreted mining headquarters on the headland overlooking Limenaria Beach, and there’s a mine beneath it, which you can take tours of.

The S word

‘Skala’ is a good word to learn if you plan to navigate your way around Thassos’ coast. A lot of the island’s inland villages share their name with their nearest beach, and the word ‘skala’ is put in front of the beach’s name to differentiate the two. As an example, Rahoni is inland from Skala Rahoni, and so on. If you’re interested, the word translates as ‘step’ or ‘little pier’.
The big beach

Measuring up at 2 kilometres long, Golden Beach is the biggest stretch of coast on Thassos. And its name speaks for itself – the sand here is the colour of the precious metal. The beach comes with the full arsenal of facilities, too. There are watersports, sunloungers and tavernas that let you eat just footsteps from the shore.
The secret beach

Pachis Beach, 6 kilometres from Thassos Town, aspires to be incognito. You have to drive here, and it’s not sign posted from the road. But, while it was once Thassos’ biggest secret, these days it isn’t quite as deserted. There are thatched parasols on the sand and a couple of eateries by the beach.

Bargain Buys

You don’t need a sweet tooth to pick up a bargain in Thassos, but it helps. Homemade honey, honey with walnuts, and candied walnuts are some of the most popular take homes from the island. Head to villages like Panagia, 4 kilometres from Golden Beach, and you’ll find street-side stalls and souvenir shops around the village centre.
Mid-Range Buys

The marble mining industry in Thassos dates back to the BC years and it’s still booming today. If you head to Prinos market, 25 minutes’ drive north of Limenaria, on a Monday morning, you’ll find marble statues standing sentry on more than one market stall alongside trestle tables of fresh fruit, handbags and fabric.
Designer Buys

White gold is one of Thassos’ specialities. In fact, the island is home to one of Greece’s top jewellery businesses, Iris Gold. You’ll find their flagship store at the west entrance to Limenaria and a white gold ring will burn a £200-sized hole in your wallet. Thassos Town has a few jewellery shops, too – start the search around 18 Oktovriou Street.

Laid-back evenings

On the whole, Thassos’ nightlife revolves around the island’s eateries. In Thassos Town, 18 Oktovriou Street and Central Square carry most of the restaurant weight. In Limenaria, the seafront promenade is the place to fork through a plate of fresh seafood or a classic Greek dish. For something different, head to

Theologos, 15 kilometres from Limenaria, on a weekend. The village is an ambassador for rembetika music, Greece’s answer to American blues.
Lively evenings

The lively side of Thassos’ nightlife is accounted for by bars rather than clubs. In Thassos Town, the bars cluster around 2 main streets. There are outdoor ouzeris around Miaouli Street by the old harbour, and a couple of Brit bars on 18 Oktovriou Street. The town of Potos has its fair share of bars, too. Most of them run along the waterfront in the old harbour area.

Piperolahana

You have to be more of a chemist than a cook to perfect this dish. The recipe, which comes from Prinos village, combines onions, beans, cabbage, green peppers and brine. You start preparing the dish 10 days in advance by drying the cabbage for three days. Then you add the other ingredients and leave for seven more days. At this point you add the mixture to some boiled beans to make a casserole.
Thassos stew

This slow-cooked stew is made from veal, potatoes, quince, apples, red wine and bay leaves. The dish features on the menu of every traditional restaurant worth its salt. It’s usually served in a heavy clay pot, which gives it the wow-factor.
Kakavia

This dish was born out of necessity in the cramped galleys of Thassos’ fishing boats. It’s made by boiling water, vegetables, garlic and the catch of the day. The fish and vegetables are removed before serving, and lemon juice is added to create a bouillabaisse-style soup.
Paspalopita

The smell of this meal cooking starts the countdown to siesta and, when it’s brought to the table, it’s time to retreat from the midday sun. The dish itself is similar to a Spanish tortilla, but it’s made by baking courgette, feta cheese, spearmint leaves, eggs, breadcrumbs and butter.
Tsipouro

Autumn is tsipouro production time in Thassos. This brandy-style drink is distilled from grapes. Almost every village has a vineyard of some sort and entire communities turn out to undertake the back-breaking work of grape picking. A couple of months later the first drops of tsipouro are poured and a celebration starts.

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Golden Beach

As you’d expect from its name, this photogenic resort on the east coast of Thassos is all about the beach. Many consider the huge, sweeping bay here to be the best on the island. And the pine-clad hills backing onto it only add to the picture-postcard scene. On top of that, a clutch of friendly bars and tavernas offer just what you need for a kick-back-and-relax kind of holiday.

Limenaria

A boat or hydrofoil takes you across to Limenaria on the southwest coast of Thassos. Here, traditional Greek charm spreads from the harbourside restaurants all the way through to the town’s shops and bars. All this, plus wide, sandy beaches and Mount Athos shimmering on the horizon.

Menel Hotel

Potos

Potos sits on the south coast of the Greek island of Thassos. The village has a bit of old-world charm mixed with a bustling nightlife – so narrow cobbled streets in the old town come alive with authentic eateries and cheery pubs. You’ve also got a good stretch of sand, dotted with beach shack restaurants and bars. And the historic capital, Thassos Town, is 45 minutes’ drive away.

Hotel Alexandra Beach

AT A GLANCE

Absorb the sea views at the cliff-teetering Archangelous Monastery
Scale Mount Ipsarion, Thassos’ tallest peak
Sprawl out on the 2-kilometre-long Golden Beach

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Being the most northerly of the Greek Islands, Thassos has a climate that’s more akin to Mediterranean countries like Spain and France than some of the searing hotspots in Greece. Summers are pleasantly warm, with the average temperature in July and August around 25˚C, and there’s often a light breeze to cool things off a bit.

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Smaragdi II Studios, Golden Beach 10 June 2018, 7 nights London Gatwick

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Emerald Studios, Golden Beach 30 May 2018, 14 nights London Gatwick

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Emerald Suites, Golden Beach 03 June 2018, 7 nights London Gatwick

£ 272
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Zafira Studios, Skala Rahoni 10 June 2018, 7 nights London Gatwick

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Stefanos Hotel, Golden Beach 03 June 2018, 7 nights London Gatwick

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The Cultural Festival

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The Ascension of the Virgin Mary

This celebration takes place in the village of Panagia, 10 kilometres from Thassos Town. The festivities consist of feasting,…
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Join the locals at Makryammos Beach

This beach, near Thassos Town, is a local favourite. The stretch of white sand belongs to a hotel, so there’s a small admission…
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Retrace the scenes of Bible stories in Philippi

The ancient city of Philippi gets more than one mention in the New Testament. But these aren’t book-at-bedtime stories, these…
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Grip the handlebars during a mountain biking session

One of the best ways to explore Thassos is on a mountain bike. The island is embroidered with all types of tracks, from beginners’…
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Track down Pachis Beach

For a long time, this kilometre-long stretch of white sand was Thassos’ best kept secret. It’s 6 kilometres from ThassosTown,…
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Catch the hydrofoil to Kavala

If you’re looking for a fascinating fact about Kevala, it’s the birthplace of Mohammed Ali. We’re not talking about the boxer,…
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Soak up the views at the Archangelous Monastery

This whitewashed monastery crowns the top of a cliff near the village of Aliki. You can walk around the courtyard and church,…
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Hotel Alexandra Golden Boutique

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Marina Apartments

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Thassian Villas

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