Sightseeing in Thassos - what to see. Complete travel guide

Thasos is well-known as a beach resort with an excellent infrastructure and a wide choice of entertainment. Its unique nature makes Thasos popular amongst eco-tourists too. The most popular …
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Charming Emerald Island will amaze tourists dreaming about vacation at the beach. All the local beaches are beautiful and known for their cleanness and high ecological standards. Many of …
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Island of Thassos offers hundreds of hotels to choose from. Travelers resting in Potos should pay attention to Royal Paradise Beach luxurious spa-hotel. Located at the charming private …
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It's not an easy task to name the best of Thasos restaurants, but you can always follow recommendations of experienced tourists and gourmets. The La Terrasse restaurant is located at Golden …
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Survived castles around Thassos
♥ Castle 'Kavala Castle' Kavala, 34.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Stavronikita monastery-fortress' Mount Athos, 56 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Xenophontos monastery-fortress' Mount Athos, 61.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Simonopetra monastery-fortress' Mount Athos, 64.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ouranoupolis Tower' Ouranoupolis, 69.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Kavala Castle' Kavala, 34.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Stavronikita monastery-fortress' Mount Athos, 56 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Xenophontos monastery-fortress' Mount Athos, 61.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Simonopetra monastery-fortress' Mount Athos, 64.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Ouranoupolis Tower' Ouranoupolis, 69.2 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Thassos
♥ World Heritage Site 'Mount Athos' , 59.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Oroseiras Rodopis' , 79.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko ygrotopon ton limnon Koroneias - Volvis kai ton Makedonikon Tempon' , 96 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Pirin National Park' , 155.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Mount Athos' , 59.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Oroseiras Rodopis' , 79.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko ygrotopon ton limnon Koroneias - Volvis kai ton Makedonikon Tempon' , 96 km from the center. On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'Pirin National Park' , 155.9 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Thassos from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Dionysiou monastery
From the series “The Most Remote Monasteries and Temples in the World”
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Distance from Thassos center - 65.5 km.
Unfortunately, the pristine building failed to survive to the present day, as it was completely destroyed by fire in 1535. The monastery was completely rebuilt only a hundred years later. Today, it stores hundreds of ancient manuscripts and books. Currently 50 monks reside in the monastery. Code Dionysus, the unique manuscript, whose age is more than 1100 years, is stored there. The amazing Dionysiou monastery attracts travelers not only with an abundance of religious shrines, but with its inaccessibility too. Climbing a steep rock becomes a matter of honor for fans of unusual tours and outdoor activities. Great journey through the fabulously beautiful places of the Athos peninsula will be a great compliment. …
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