Thassos Town Holidays

Thassos Town – Historic capital of Thassos
Thassos Town (also known as Limenas)   is set beneath wooded hills on the north coast of the island of Thassos and is the historic capital of the island. Holidays in Thassos Town share the location of the ancient city of Thassos, and the modern town has many ancient monuments that reflect its past glory. Thassos Town is clearly divided into old and new. The older part of town is of most interest, with its ancient marketplace, old churches, narrow cobbled streets and flower-decked stone houses. Thassos Town holidays will appeal to those who enjoy an unpretentious Greek atmosphere. Thassos Town holidays tend to focus on this part of town and also on the picturesque old harbour with its brightly painted boats and bustle overlooked by the ancient acropolis.

Thassos Town holidays – The liveliest Thassos destination
Holidays in Thassos Town are popular with those looking for a lively base from which to explore the island of Thassos with its beaches, fishing ports and dramatic wooded mountains. Thassos Town is the commercial centre of the island and part of the pleasure of holidays in Thassos Town is mixing with the locals in cobbled streets packed with little shops and cafes. Thassos Town holidays offer the biggest selection of shops, cafes and tavernas on the island. Holidays in Thassos Town enjoy the largest and liveliest selection of restaurants and nightlife on Thassos, with the most interesting places gathered around the old and new harbours and along the beachfront.

Holidays in Thassos Town – A lively base for Thassos beaches
Sandy tree-lined Thassos Town beach is a short walk from the harbour and is another area offering decent tavernas. Shallow water at Thassos Town beach provides safe swimming for children. Other Thassos Town beaches like Varthy beach are found on the outskirts of town. Holidays in Thassos Town can make use of good transport connections by road and boat to visit a selection of fine Thassos beaches like Alyki beach and Paradiso beach. The ancient ruins are an important feature of holidays in Thassos Town. The ancient walls, the Acropolis and the Temple of Apollo are all worth a visit and the amphitheatre provides super views of the coast. Thassos Town boasts a decent archaeological museum found near the main sites. Take a look at the monastery of Vatopediou which sits imposingly in the middle of the dock.