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Thasos Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

Greek island in north Aegean Sea

About Thasos

The landscape is similar to that ofChalkidiki. The lively and fully developed south and east sides attract a younger crowd, while older visitors often prefer the much quieter west side between Limenas and Limenaria. Overtourism: In recent years, Balkan tourism on Thasos has increased significantly, so that the island is very crowded in July and August and suffers from overtourism. During these months, there are often power cuts, overloaded internet capacities and interruptions to the drinking water supply lasting several days. If time permits, travelling during this time is not recommended. Earliest settlements are known from the Neolithic era. About 1500 BC, Thasos was taken by the Phoenicians, and by their knowledge in metallurgy, they were the first to exploit the mineral resources of t

Top Attractions in Thasos

Explore the best things to see and do in Thasos:

  • 4WD off-road tours
  • Ag. Georgios
  • Agios Joannis Bay
  • Aliki
  • Aliki Beach
  • Astrida
  • Astris Beach
  • between Scala Maries and Prinos

Where to Eat in Thasos

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Agorastos
  • 🍴Faros Tavern
  • 🍴Glifoneri
  • 🍴Kazaviti Restaurant
  • 🍴Kekes Beach Skidia Tavern
  • 🍴Kostas Tavern

Where to Stay in Thasos

  • 🏨ALEA Hotel & Suites
  • 🏨Alexandra Golden Boutique Hotel
  • 🏨Blue Dream Palace
  • 🏨Enavlion Hotel Batagianni
  • 🏨Ilio Mare
  • 🏨Kallisti Hotel

Thasos Travel Guide Sections

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