The island

Thássos

An island of contrasts, where the mountains embrace the sea.

of island: 380 km²
Ypsário, the summit: 1,204 m
of ring road: ~100 km
by ferry from Keramotí: 40 min

Explore the island

Worth the drive

Every location on the map is less than an hour away from our doorstep. Tap on any pin to discover more!

We are here

Limenária

Limenária, the second-largest village in Thássos, stands out for its impressive Palataki mansion, rich in history, its lively seaside harbour, and its charming narrow streets lined with shops and restaurants.

Days out

Four days, four directions

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Flavours and Nightlife
Wander through Limenária, enjoy a cocktail in Potós, and savour traditional spit-roasted meats in Theológos or fresh fish by the waves in Skála Mariés.
Stops
1. Limenária
2. Skála Mariés9 min from us
3. Potós7 min from us
4. Theológos22 min from us
Crystal water and Spirituality
Start with a swim in crystal-clear waters, discover the natural pool nestled among the rocks, visit the monastery, and end your day with fresh fish by the sea.
Stops
1. Psilí Ámmos11 min from us
2. Giola21 min from us
3. Archangel Michael Monastery22 min from us
4. Alykí26 min from us
Exotic beaches and tradition
Discover the island’s most beautiful beaches with their exotic waters, enjoy a coffee in the traditional village square, and stroll through cosmopolitan Potamiá.
Stops
1. Paradise Beach36 min from us
2. Golden Beach53 min from us
3. Panagía56 min from us
4. Skála Potamiás48 min from us
The island’s historic side
Spend your day enjoying the exotic waters of Marble Beach, then wander through the picturesque alleys of the capital and discover the island’s rich history with a visit to the ancient theatre.
Stops
1. Saliara – Vathy58 min from us
2. The ancient theatre52 min from us
3. Limenás50 min from us

The story

Twenty-seven centuries in nine beats

c. 680 BC
Parians land
Colonists from Páros — the poet Archilochus among them — settle the island and find gold.
c. 500 BC
Marble and wine
White marble from Alykí and stamped amphorae of Thasian wine cross the Mediterranean.
c. 300 BC
The theatre
A theatre is cut into the hill above the harbour of the ancient city.
c. AD 500
Two basilicas
Early Christians build beside the quarries at Alykí.
1414
The Genoese
The Gattilusi family holds the island and fortifies Kástro.
1813
Under Egypt
The Sultan grants Thássos to Mehmet Ali of Egypt; it stays Egyptian for nearly ninety years.
1903
The mines
A German company mines the hills above Limenária and builds the Palataki as its headquarters.
1912
Greece
On 18 October the Greek fleet arrives and the island joins Greece.
Today
The green island
Pine to the shoreline, marble underfoot, and the quiet south that we call home.

Tastes

What the island gives

OlivesThroúmba olives with a protected name, and the oil pressed from them.
HoneyPine and thyme honey from hives in the hills.
WalnutsFrom the mountain villages — the island’s other harvest.
WineThasian wine was famous across the ancient world; the stamped amphorae survive.