Thassos Island of Aegean sea
Thassos or Thasos is an Island of Greekin the northern Aegean Sea, close to the coast of Thrace and the plain of the river Nestos but geographically part of Macedonia.
Guide to Thassos Town and Potos Resorts in Thassos
By Danny Frusciante
Thassos Town in Thassos
Thassos Town is located on the northern coast and is the capital of Thassos. Famously known to the locals as ‘Limenas’, Thassos Town is surely has to be one of the best places to holiday in Greece- it has all the finest qualities of a holiday to Greece including fantastic beaches, a respectable nightlife and many many of things to see!
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Thassos Town has some stunning beaches where you’ll spend most of your holiday! Greece is a glorious place for perfect beaches, Thassos Town give you a beautiful golden beach framed by aqua indigo waters and backed by many beach bars – really what more could you ask for from a holiday? Spread around are smaller coves and beaches and the harbour is definitely worth a trip or two as well!
Thassos Town is one of the best places in Greece for seeing the sights.
You can take a trip to the vast amphitheatre, a variety of sanctuaries in the hills, the acropolis and the great archaeological museum. Holidays to Thassos Town are ideal if you’re a history buff! And if you’re more of a natural history person, the resort can provide this to! Thassos Town is surrounded huge pine forests, so get some great local food in a bag and explore to your heart’s content!
Thassos Town provides plenty of good places to eat – traditional tavernas and global restaurants for a start! More Livelier than generally other resorts on Thassos, Thassos Town has quite a few very good bars and a dash of clubs – the busiest area being the port – you will adore holidays to Thassos Town!
Potos in Thassos
Located on the southern coast of Thassos is one of the real beauties of Greece – Potos. A traditional fishing village before tourism, Potos is a village where holidays are leisurely and dreamy and all you do is just relax and soak up the best that Thassos has to offer- which is fantastic!
The main focus of Potos is the splendid beach. Largewith many hours of sun, the beach of Potos is a blend of white and golden sands with a number hotels and cafes. The ocean is characteristic of the sea around Greece,Thassos – astonishingly blue and so clear you will be able to see to the bottom..Amazing stuff! Whether you want to just recline on the beach the entire day or just try out the amazing watersports, you will be sure to have a great time.
Thassos’s Limenaria is close-by should you want alot excitement. Picture yourself touring the village streets of a warm afternoon, choosing over many pleasant souvenirs of Greece from one of the numerous shops, stopping for nice continental coffee in one of the espresso bars…then as evening turns to night, taste the very best of Greece cuisine in one of several lovely tavernas of Potos. A nice relaxed drink in a traditional bar which makes a perfect end to your day!
Daniel Frusciante is an expert writer specialising in cheap Thassos holidays and other cheap last minute holidays.
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