Thassos
One of the northernmost large Aegean islands in Greece, lush with pine forests, famous for its marble beaches, natural pools, and ancient Greek ruins.
Thassos municipality covers the entire island of Thassos, located in the northern Aegean Sea near Kavala on the Greek mainland. The island is covered with pine-forested mountains and has been famous for its marble and gold mines since ancient times. Main attractions include the Giola natural pool, Marble Beach, Golden Beach, the Monastery of Archangel Michael on the cliff, and the ancient quarries of Aliki. Around the old port of Limenas, ancient agoras, the Acropolis, and the Archaeological Museum are preserved, while Panagia and Theologos are traditional mountain villages. June to September is ideal for a seaside holiday. Visitors usually take a ferry from Keramoti or Kavala, with the nearest airport located in Kavala.