Greece has always been an attractive tourist destination and its islands, but has remained my favorite for recreation and entertainment. Not by chance, you take the Island of Thasos, because it is a guarantee for an unforgettable vacation this year.
Greek Island - the easiest and most straightforward to describe, but the most accurate of those is Thasos from the Greek island in the Aegean. Interesting are the small beaches, cleaned and repaired, abundant foliage, hilly terrain, friendly people, good wine and good honey. Marble is another landmark of the island of Thasos, is exported worldwide. It occupies an area of 384.92 square kilometers, the island has a circumference of 118 km and is about 16 000 people live permanently. During the season, the population increased greatly, but without the central areas of many large cities, there isn't over populated like many others.
Thasos is the first time in historical sources in the 1600-1500 BC, as inhabited by the Phoenicians. Was born in these years and one of the myths about the island's name. According to him, the god Zeus kidnapped the daughter of the Phoenician king Agenor - Europe. His brother went to Thasos in the world for them. Attracted by her beauty he become popular there forever.
Very mild, but certainly there is evidence that the ancient Thracians, that the island rules are longer. They began to develop mineral deposits and gain exclusive quality of Thasos white marble, gold and timber. Around the seventh century BC inhabited island in the behavior of his son and Telesikal Arhiloksos settlers from the island of Paros in 196 BC, and was part of the Roman Empire. In the third century AD, Thasos moved to Byzantium, and from 1455 to the beginning of the twentieth century dominated by the Turks. On 19 October 1912 to now Thasos is Greek.
If you want to visit all interesting places in Thasos, you need more than a day or two. The starting point is always the capital of Limenas where you can get ferries from the mainland of Greece every day. Near the port are the ruins of the Agora, ancient market, mainly a place for social networking, commerce and trading business. Nearby is the entrance to the museum. You can see objects from the seventh century BC to the beginning of the last century. Old Town, which is all local direct, is another mandatory stop. Nearby are the sanctuaries of Artemis and Dionysus, and are up the hill, the antique theater, the Acropolis and the Temple of Athena. The ancient capital of the island - Panagia, suitable second stop position. Has maintained its old town architecture, is a stroll through the streets of a real time travel. The houses are whitewashed and stone slabs instead of tiles and works in a life unknown to modern rhythms. Panagia seen in value, the local church and the cave of the dragon. And take a look at this height from the sea - the view is fabulous.
Aliki is the main landmark of the island of Thasos and is on the southeast coast of the island. The small fishing village of Aliki is between two bays and the site itself was incredibly beautiful. Pagan temple was erected in the seventh century BC, at that time the city was very popular. Continuing his tour of the south, you come to the monastery of the most remarkable of Thasos San Michele Arcangelo. You must be dressed properly and know the importance of the cameras and photos are strictly prohibited.
Thasos island is full of deserted beaches and romantic from a movie. Most beaches are less accessible, but there is a feeling even more. It is possible that you like the beach overrun by nudists, but Thasos has heavenly place to enjoy the sun. Lovers of climbing and mountaineering are observed and their routes in the case that the highest peaks of the island of Thasos - Ypsario (1203 m) and the best starting point for a city its Theologos Storming. Like any tourist destination, the Island of Thasos provides Greek self-catering accommodation, luxury holiday villas and apartments for rent in Greece for every taste and budget. The island has five campsites, more than a hundred family-run hotels and lots of private holiday homes for rent where you may rent a holiday property form as low as a 50 ? per night. Luxury apartments in Thasos can be rented on daily or weekly bases. The big hotels are huge, the typical commercial for a Greek village so you won't be missing anything. In terms of food and entertainment in the hotels in all major cities you can enjoy the local taverns, bars and discos, and low prices compare to the Greek mainland.
The beauty of the Thasos Island attracts tourists from all over the world, and if you have not yet decided where to spend a few unforgettable days, Greek island of Thasos is certainly the place - you would not get disappointed.
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