For those who wish to get their adrenaline pumping during their vacation, we suggest they should try driving routes with four-wheel vehicles on dirt roads through forests and places not accessible by a conventional car. (JEEP SAFARI). Mountain safari is a great opportunity to go deep into the island, where at open space hidden from human eyes you can enjoy the outstanding view.
Cycling is considered as one of the most popular sports activities in the world. A special characteristic of cycling is its ability to meet several different requirements such as transport, athletic exercise and entertainment. Thassos is an ideal place for outdoor activities! In recent years, every spring (May 1st), mountain cycling races MTB road races are organized in Thassos. There are no prerequisites for participation. A symbolic participation fee is required though.
The clean sea and calm water make Thassos ideal for scuba diving. Apart from the beauty of the land, Thassos has a magnificent seabed which you can explore with the help of the diving centers available in Thassos, mainly in Pefkari, Potos, Psili Ammos and Makiyammos. All diving centers have qualified staff with long experience and possess the necessary equipment. You will also pass through a shipwreck, which according to the legend was wrecked during the war with the Turks and it will make you feel like a hero coming from a historical novel dating back to the early 20th century. Professional divers, alumni – members of the international organization of PADI (the principal diploma given to the level of Master ScubaDiver Rating) guarantee a safe and exciting diving experience.
A unique feeling can be offered by renting boats or yachts. You can rent a boat and enjoy the beautiful Aegean Sea and visit some of the isolated beaches, which cannot be accessed in any other way.
On Thassos there are small boats that tour around the island and show the tourists the hidden and beautiful corners of the island. Sea cruises also organized by local boats. During your trip you get to know the beaches of Thassos and get a glimpse of magnificent creatures such as dolphins and sea turtles.
Thassos is the perfect island for swimming. It has many beaches either organized, or not, but in all of them you will find crystal green blue waters, golden sand, and a unique environment of pine trees. Thasso's waters are absolutely save to swim. Furthermore most of the beaches have shallow waters, which makes them a perfect choice for families with children since they can play with safety.
You can combine your swim with the famous activity of snorkelling. Just grab your mask and head into the sea to explore its hidden secrets! Thassos has clear waters all around, which make snorkeling a realy fun summer activity.
The abundance of marine life will delight those who love fishing. Aspiring anglers can try their luck in rod-fishing or fishing-line anywhere on Thassos, where there are so many beautiful beaches with rocks around them to help the job of the fishermen. Some of the most commonly caught fish are mullets, sea breams, groupers, red snappers, lobsters, whitebait, horse mackerels, octopus, etc.
Do you want to feel your adrenaline rising, view the sea from above, take unexpected plunges into the water? If so, then you can try marine sports at Thassos at well-organized beaches and enjoy unique experiences!! You can experience water-skiing, parachute ride that will take you off in the sky of Thassos, a group ride with the popular banana and many more inflatable toys, at Golden Beach, Pefkari, Psili Ammos, Potos and Skala Rachoni beaches. Do you love wind and adventure?
If so, you can do windsurfing at Paradise Beach, because of strong winds blowing in the area, it is indicated for this marine adventure. Yet again, if you wish to be charmed by Thassos’s sea bottom, then you can dive with safety with the support of experts who can be found in Pefkari.
This village is named after the Virgin Mary, and probably not coincidentally! Panagia is a place blessed with natural beauties, but also with people who know how to honor the meaning of hospitality. One of its insurmountable natural beauties is the cave of Drakotripa that will convulse you with its stalactites and stalagmites. Large platans in the village square, running water and traditional taverns that treat visitors homemade spoon sweets, offer the visitor not one, but endless beautiful experiences!
It is worth visiting the church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary, with its unique architecture, that attracts a lot of people, especially during the celebration of the Assumption on the 15th of August! According to many people, the best beach of the island is located in Skala Panagia and is known as Golden Beach, which every visitor to the island of Thassos is advised to take a plunge into its deep blue waters and stick with its golden sand!!
Where the mountain Ipsarion stands, lies the picturesque village of Potamia. Verdurous land, traditional houses covered with stone and a view that combines mountain and sea, take the visitor’s breath away. In the museum of the sculptor Polygnotos Vagis one can admire several of his works, while in Skala Potamia one can taste local dishes, fresh fish, and swim in the deep blue waters. In Skala Potamia you can find one of the most organized beaches on the island, the Golden Beach, and in combination with the night life you will have moments that will make your holidays memorable…
