The Greek island of Thassos is a unique place, which is located in the waters of the Strait of the same name in the Aegean Sea. It is part of the possessions of Greece, therefore, culture, history and architecture in this place are simply saturated with the atmosphere of antiquity and lightness. By right, this island is considered one of the most environmentally friendly and landscaped resorts, which attracts tourists from all over the world. Also, the island of Thassos is the personification of peace and quiet. He has a certain ancient mysterious aura, therefore most often the guests of these lands are history buffs, lovers of silence and romance, as well as nature connoisseurs.
There are no direct flights to this wonderful place, so all tourists come to Thessaloniki, and then, following local routes, most often they get to the desired point by ferry. You can also get to these lands on a rented car, the main thing is to know the area and not get lost. To do this, you need a map of the island of Thassos, it is sold in neighboring cities located on the mainland. You can also drive around these provincial green lands by car, however, the roads there are not wide and not designed for driving too fast.
It is believed that on this northern island more than 3 thousand years ago, the ancient Greeks founded the city, which was called Thassos. Today, among the forests and rocks you can see its ruins: ancient temples, palaces and colonnades. Since then, these lands got their name - the island of Thassos, the nearby strait and the capital of this province were also named.
Amaze all guests of the island and the natural heritage, thanks to which these lands began to be called the emerald paradise. Almost everything here is green: endless forests, shrubs and flower beds, pine plantations and countless rows of olives. Zelentsoy gives and the sea itself, which washes the island of Thassos. Many local bays are shallow and have a gentle entrance to the sea, because this place is considered ideal for spending holidays with kids. White sand sands stand out against the background of all these natural emeralds, which stretch in wide stripes along the strait. And the company they are made up of the same white marble cliffs, which rise in the center of the island, and go out with their feet to the sea.
Among such a wild riot are the innovations of the modern world: traditional Greek taverns, pubs and restaurants, summer cafes and wine boutiques. Shopping in this region is also developed, but you definitely won’t make large-scale purchases here. The main thing is that you can buy a trinket or a souvenir that will remind you of the island of Thassos.
Greece (photos of resorts are presented in the article) is a diverse country, and its northern resorts are an unearthly paradise with a rich past. The land of Thasos is divided into small villages, each of which has its own characteristics and traditions. On them you can travel every day, or you can stay in any one. But all of them are united by the cleanliness of beaches, white sand and green riot that surrounds everything. And, of course, every tourist can look at this magical island from the Mediterranean waters, going for a boat trip along the entire coast.