Acropolis of Thasos
Ακρόπολη Θάσου
An ancient acropolis on the mountain behind Limenas, with the podium of the Temple of Athena, a relief of Pan and a Genoese castle, overlooking the harbor and the sea.
The Acropolis of Thasos lies on a ridge east of the town of Limenas, with ancient city walls running up the mountain from the harbor. The hiking trail starts near the ancient theatre and first reaches a castle that the medieval Genoese built on the foundations of an ancient Temple of Apollo. Higher up is the massive podium of the Temple of Athena. Near the summit, a rock carving shows the god Pan playing panpipes. From the highest point you can see the whole harbor, the Macedonian coast and the direction of Mount Athos. The round trip takes about 1.5–2 hours. Entry is free. The path is gravel, so bring water and wear sneakers.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ancient Theatre of Thasos
- Archaeological Museum of Thasos
- Ancient Agora of Thasos
- Limenas Old Harbour
- Panagia
- Marble Beach (Saliara)
- Potamia
- Golden Beach