Nestled in the northern Aegean Sea, Thassos Island holds the distinction of being the northernmost major Greek island. Despite its proximity to the mainland, just off the coast of Kavala, Thassos offers a tranquil escape.
This verdant island, nicknamed the “Emerald Isle” for its lush greenery, boasts a mountainous terrain cloaked in pine forests and olive groves that meet a stunning coastline with numerous coves and beaches.
Thassos’ allure extends beyond its natural beauty. Steeped in history, the island showcases remnants of its past through archaeological sites and a charming capital, Limenas, where visitors can explore ancient ruins and a captivating harbor.
Limenaria, a village on the south coast of Thasos Island, Greece, boasts a long and varied coastline ideal for relaxation and water activities. From sandy beaches to secluded coves, Limenaria offers something for every beach lover.
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Thassos is only accessible by ferry boat and has two ports, Skala Prinos and Limenas (Thassos Town) which are serviced from Kavala and Keramoti on the mainland.
The easiest way to get to our hotel is to arrive in Limenas by ferry from the port of Keramoti which is only a 10 minute drive from Kavala airport (Megas Alexandros) and 190 km away from Thessaloniki.
The ferry from Kavala runs to Skala Prinos and has a journey time of one and a quarter hours with a maximum of 5 sailings per day in the summer. When you arrive in Skala Prinos you will travel either by car or by bus to Limenaria, which is 23 km away. Turn right on the ring road at Skala Prinos and continue on to the end of Prinos, Skala Sotiros, Skala Kallirachi, Skala Maries and Tripiti until you reach Limenaria.
From Keramoti port the ferry boat arrives at Limenas (Thassos Town), the capital of Thassos Island. The journey time is 35 minutes and there are regular sailings, normally every half an hour during the summer. From Limenas, by car or bus, turn right on the ring road and follow the signs for Prinos from there follow the same route above directions (Kavala / Skala Prinos).
The closest airport to Thassos is Kavala Airport (Megas Alexandros Airport) which is close to Chrisoupolis just 17 km’s from the port of Keramoti. There is an all year round daily service to Athens and during the summer hosts charter flights from all over Europe.