Thassos is the most northerly island in the
Aegean Greek islands lying just off the coast of
mainland Greece.
Fabulously wealthy in
ancient times,
Thassos island may now be outside the top league of
Greek islands but it still has a very great deal to offer the more discerning visitor. Much of its archaeological heritage has unfortunately been lost, marble quarries still mar parts of the south and scars still remain of forest fires that almost engulfed
Thassos island more than a decade ago. However, a good road circles the islands giving easy access to some very fine beaches and splendid mountain forest villages.
Being off the well-beaten tourist tracks,
Thassos has escaped exploitation by the big package operators and though some islanders have been tarting the place up with lorry loads of fake sand and imports of chip fat fryers, much remains authentic and charming.
Thassos island is small enough for any resort to be reached with a short drive,
beaches are rarely crowded and the interior hills are cloaked in pine forest.
