Located 6 nautical miles away from Keramoti, Thassos is an island of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Region. Its capital and port is Limenas. The island is named after Thassos, the leader of the Phoenician settlers.
It is a mountainous island with its highest peak being Ypsario (1,203 meters). Thassos features a wonderful natural relief, with rich plains covered in olive trees, dense forests, and lush vegetation, as well as lace-like beaches, and exotic shores, such as Chrysi Ammoudia in Skala Panagia, Chrysi Akti in Skala Potamias, Paradisos, Alyki, Psili Ammos, Akti tou Potou, Pefkari, Limenaria, Trypiti, Atsapas in Skala Marion, Akti Kallirachis, and others.
It also has significant mineral wealth. Yet, it is most renowned for its white marble. Its inhabitants (13,770 residents) are mainly engaged in marble quarrying, tourism, olive oil production, olives, and honey. The island is covered with olive trees, pines, plane trees, firs, and other species of trees.
Visitors can explore the Archeological Museum of Thassos, the remarkable Folklore Museum in Thasitiko Spiti, Kalogeriko, the Municipal Museum of Polygnotos Vagis in Potamia, as well as a traditional olive press. The island is home to many churches and three monasteries: the Archangel Michael, Saint Panteleimon, and Panagouda in Maries.
Thasos offers numerous activities: water sports, hiking, mountaineering, hunting, and bird watching. Also, interesting events take place on the island, such as the Thasos Festival, the carnival, the Thassian wedding, and various festivals throughout the year.
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