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Thasos (sometimes
spelled Thassos) is the most northerly Greek island in the
Aegean. It is situated about 10 kilometres off the Greek
coast not far from Kavala. The almost circular island has an
area of 380 square kilometres. That’s pretty big considering
it has a population of only about 15.000 people. Highest
mountain is Mt. Ypsario (1200 m).
Many people earn their living with
tourism, farming and fishing, the main industry however is
mining. Thasos has some lead and zinc deposits, but it is
most famous for its extensive deposits of marble. The layers
are up to 500 metres thick.
The easiest way to get to Thasos is by boat from Kavala on the
Greek mainland. It’s a 1.5 hour trip. There is a ferry from
Keramoti as well.
Thasos does not have an airport (therefore you will find very
few package holiday makers). The public transport however is
excellent. There is little need for a rental car.
You'll find rooms for rent and hotels for every budget. There
are five campsites on Thasos. Most of the tourists that
come here are interested in hiking and sun bathing. There are
quite a few excellent beaches on Thasos.
Things to see on Thasos: Not much to be honest. There are a few temple
ruins in the south, the old town in the capitol Limenas – the
port is there as well – a number of churches and monasteries,
the village Kastro up in the mountains (a nice hike) and last
but not least the famous marble quarries.
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