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The region named Sotiras,includes the villages of Sotiras and Skala Sotiras.The village Sotiras was built at an altitude of 350m and 3.5km far from the sea. In the past it was a very popular place for its therapeutic qualities due to its enviroment,climate,dense forest and cool spring waters.A very interesting place to visit is the church of the “Metamorphosis of The Savior”,that was built in 1890. The same year they had built the marble spring of Platania in the centre of the village under ancient plane trees,which is officially a preservable monument.
Skala Sotiras was once a fishermens village. After 1976 they started rebuilding it. Interesting sites are the lovely marina with the palm trees and the old factory that processed the core of olives. Nowadays the village is under development and so you can find many taverns and coffee shops near the beach.The village is reputed to make the most tasty bread on the island.
You must see: the church of the “Metamorphosis of The Savior”.
Where to stay: There are many hotels and rooms for rental.
Food-Entertainment: Taverns,coffee shops and bars in Skala Sotiras,traditional kafeneio and a tavern in the central square of Sotiras.
Beaches: The beach of Skala Sotiras
Distances: ??km from Thasos and ?? km from Prinos
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Villages of Thassos