Θάσος πληροφορίες για Μουσεία ,Ιστορία, Αξιοθέατα, Ήθη και Έθιμα, Φύση, Παραλίες, Διαμονή, Διασκέδαση, thassos, thasos

Theologos is at the centre of the island and its district covers the 2/5 of the island. The village is on a longitude of 220, on the more mountainous terrain of Thasos,north of Potos and 60km away from the city Thassos. These days, Theologos is the administrative seat of the villages: Theologos, Potos, Psili Ammos, Astris, Aliki and Koinira and covers 20% of the land of the island. It is a place rich in spring waters, with dense vegetation and it is quiet remote. These were the exact reasons for which the monks from Holy Mount Athos had chosen to live. The houses here were built according to the traditional Macedonian architecture and thus the central component in their building is the rock. The village is officially declared as a traditional village. It was once a commercial centre until the mid 19th century.In the square of the village you may want to explore the various shops that sell souvenirs,hand-made objects and traditional sweets.The women of Theologos are very famous for their boiled in sugar sweets.Especially for the sweet “karidaki”(walnuts dipped into syroup).

Potos is the most cosmopolitan place on the island.It has many hotels and rooms for rental for every demand and desire. Cafe's and bars beside the sea,taverns with tasty treats and shops for tourists.It’s a very popular place.

Not far from Potos you’ll find Peukari. A place that took its name from the pine forests around it(peuko=pine).Its beach is one of the most crowded on the island,as it has very clear waters and it is a centre for water sports.There are many hotels and rooms for rental near the sea and lots of taverns and cafeterias.

Some kilometers away from Potos is Astris or Astrida. It is said that it took its name from its clear and starry night skies in the summer(Astro-Astris-Star).At the other side you can find the islet Panagia or Astiriotiko.A legend indicates that this might actually be the island of the Sirens,the mythical beings that charmed passing travellers with their songs,as Homer describes in the Odyssey. Around the region there are gorgeous sand beaches,like Psili Ammos (very well-organised)and Giola(a closed naturally formed sea lake).
Other known beaches are Salonikios,Ai Vasilis and Kalami. After Astris you’ll find the monastery of Archangel,a monastery that nuns live in there and it is dedicated to the protector of the island,Archangel Michael.It was built on top of high rocks to detect any danger from afar and protect itself from possible raiders from the sea on time.It offers a magical view of the Aegean Sea.

Thimonia is a small town with farmlands,known mostly for its beach,which has the same name.

Some kilometers further above ,towards Thasos(Limenas),you find Aliki.A beautiful beach with an ancient settlement nearby and ancient quarries.The submerged quarry at the edge of the cape and the vast rocks that still remain in the bottom of the sea,suggest that this place was a very busy work-site from the 6th century B.C. to the 6th century A.D. Nowadays the bluish waters of the bay and the rare natural beauty of the area,makes one of the most splenid beaches on all the island.To the district of Aliki belongs the beach of St. Ioanni.

Koinira is one of the loveliest villages of eastern Thasos. Due to its lush vegetation and many springs,it is considered a blessed place. There's also a small uninhabitant and private islet that it is under the jurisdiction of Koiniriotiko.It has steep rocky shores and rich in fish waters. Koinera is well known for its fish taverns(where you can enjoy fresh sea food) and its famous beach Paradise.The very shallow and emerald waters in combination with the dense vegetation and calm sea breezes, reminds you of an exotic beach that you once dreamt about...