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 …
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The Tavernaki restaurant specializes in Greek cuisine and still is the one of the most popular in Thasos. It's open until late at night and offers live music and various shows in the evening. House specialties are fried octopus, sea food salad and Moussaka. Those preferring European and Mediterranean food can visit the Sea Breeze restaurant. Delicious fish platters, lobsters with house special sauce, various meat …
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The historic monastery of Panteleimon founded in 1843, is found in the deepest part of the island. The monastery got its name after St. Panteleimon. According to a legend, the saint has stayed the cave nearby for some years as a hermit. The historic monastery attracts pilgrims from around the world. Numerous amazing stories of magical healing from the most complicated diseases are linked with it. Every year on 27 …
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Golden Beach is regarded as the most picturesque and popular beach on the island. This part of the coast is known for its vast size and relaxing atmosphere. There are both lively areas next to popular restaurants and entertainment centers, as well as solitary areas for those looking for serene leisure. This sand beach is very flat and, thus, is popular among travelers with kids. There are also amazing tropical …
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Town of Prinos also has a luxurious hotel to offer. That is Ilio Mare situated at the popular Dassilio beach. The hotel is surrounded with beautiful tropical garden; the former offers its guests comfortable rooms decorated in romantic style. There's an impressive swimming pool at the large-scale territory, while children can spend their time at multiple playgrounds or in a kid club. Alexandra Golden hotel complex is …
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Next to Limenaria a number of antique Turkish buildings are located. If you like excursions, it's worth to visit the Church of Assumption in Panagria. There are some unique artifacts being stored there including Crusaders banner and 14-17th centuries icons. Potamia village is located in the mountainous area of Thasos. It is known as the origin of famous artist Polygnotus Vagis. The municipal museum dedicated to …
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Greece - moving around the country
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If you want to control your journey by yourself, you can rent a car or a motorcycle. Roads in major cities are quite nice, but in the suburbs, the prime coat predominates. With a rented car, you can also travel by ferry. The cost of paying for such a transportation is extremely high; it’s at least 80 euros. Carrying a motorcycle will cost as much as a passenger ticket. It is also possible to rent a bicycle. However, not everyone will be able to move around a city, as the relief of Greece is very hilly. Moreover, there are no dedicated bike lanes. Although, car drivers are quite respectful of the two-wheeled members of the road traffic.
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Nature and parks of Greece
Vikos-Aoos National Park is also located in the Pindus Mountains, but it has a different terrain. The park includes Vikos Canyon, Aoos Gorge, and Mount Timfi. The place is unique in its beauty and features of the landscape. The gorge is even included in the Guinness Book of Records as the deepest in the world. The glacial Dragon Lake is on the slopes of Mount Timfi. According to local legends, in prehistoric times, these lands were inhabited by dragons, who fought. They threw rocks and stones at each other. This is how the unique relief of the park was created. Besides a huge number of amazing animals and plants, you can meet unusual settlements in the mountainous region of Zagori.
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