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City break in Thassos. Active leisure ideas for Thassos - attractions, recreation and nightlife

THE LITTLE GREEK CHURCH ON THE CLIFFTOP Thasos is well-known as a beach resort with an excellent infrastructure and a wide choice of entertainment. Its unique nature makes Thasos popular amongst eco-tourists too. The most popular beaches are located in the island's capital. Tourists especially appreciate Limanaki, Makryammos and Glyfada beaches. Each of them offers upscale equipment and various sports playgrounds, as well as a wide choice of bars and clubs. Scenic Trypiti beach is located near Limenaria town. Various shops and restaurants are situated right next to the beach, so tourists can go shopping at any moment. If you prefer taking sun baths on white sand, then you have to visit Potamias beach located near Potamia village. Its main feature is snow-white coral sand.
Top hotels in Thassos for business trip or short vacation
Island of Thassos offers hundreds of hotels to choose from. Travelers resting in Potos should pay attention to Royal Paradise Beach luxurious spa-hotel. Located at the charming private … Open
The Golden Beach area is also a very popular resort. It's a group of excellent beaches especially suited for tourists with kids thanks to calm sea and flat seabed. Green forests located next to the shore provide an excellent opportunity for nature walks. Numerous night clubs and restaurants are open at the Golden Beach in the evening.
Another popular resort is the Paradise Beach. It is an excellent choice, if you want to spend your vacation in peaceful atmosphere. Those prefer loud music and like to try local food are highly recommended to visit Potos town. It is famous because of numerous night clubs, national restaurants and various shops for shopping fans. Interesting souvenir shops and workshops can be found in every town; they are usually located near the sea shore. Island capital features an excellent food market with rich selection of fruits, sea foods and souvenirs. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Thassos
♥   World Heritage Site 'Mount Athos' , 59.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Ethniko Parko Oroseiras Rodopis' , 79.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Ethniko Parko ygrotopon ton limnon Koroneias - Volvis kai ton Makedonikon Tempon' , 96 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   World Heritage Site 'Pirin National Park' , 155.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sites around Thassos from our surveys on extreme Earth places

Giola Lagoon

From the series “Most Scary Swiiming Pools”
Check on the map:   Distance from Thassos center - 11 km.
Strong waves destroyed the dome of this rock over time. A natural pool with crystal-clear emerald-colored water formed in its place. You can see huge rocks at the bottom of the lagoon even today. They were left from the destruction. This natural lagoon attracts and frightens at the same time. Not everyone dares to jump into it from a rocky cliff. The rocks at the bottom seem incredibly close and threatening. The sea raging nearby also adds to the thrill. … Read further

City break ideas for neighbours of Thassos

Kavala
First of all, this is Alistratis Cave famous for its stalactites and stalagmites. It is one of the most beautiful caves in whole Greece that looks absolutely surreal with the original illumination and halls with white stalactites. Near the entrance to the cave, there ... Open »
Lemnos
Excellent conditions are created on the island not only for surfing but also for diving. One of the best diving centers is Black Rock, which also boasts a staff of highly-skilled instructors. Diving sites near Lemnos are remarkable for being safe and suitable even for ... Open »
Limnos Island
However, if you want to explore flora and fauna of the Aegean sea on Lemnos, you can try your hand at diving. There are several diving centres on the island, where you can undergo diving training from scratch to get a licence or take some classes and improve your ... Open »
Thessaloniki
This market offers various fresh fruits and vegetables, sea foods and best sorts of cheese as well as handmade crafts. One of the main features of the market is affordable pricing. Several renowned restaurants and cafes are hosted on its premises. The Notos Galleries ... Open »
Bansko
The Karaoke Bar is preferable for travelers, who want to spend an evening listening to their favorite music. It is a stylish and colorful place where everyone is welcome. In the center of Bansko, tourists will find one more attractive café, Elise. It accepts visitors ... Open »
Plovdiv
Slides for children in Aqualand are decorated in the form of the most famous inhabitants of the seas. However, there is no single style in the design of the Park. The only thing that unites the slides is a white color with black dots, resembling the skin of some ... Open »
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