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Panagia

Panagia is a traditional village that it’s 9km away from the city Thasos. Its name and the many small churches in and around the village shows the devoutness and strong religious feelings of the locals.In the year 1845 Panagia was the capital city of Thasos. It was named in 1832 and took its name from the church of Panagia(of the Virgin Mary).At the village there are many springs and a lot of small streams.In the central square of the village there is an old wonderful plane tree.What is more, the view the village offers is splendid. About 15 minutes away(walking distance), you can find the so-called Drakotrypa(Dragon’s Hole),a mysterious cave filled with stalagmites and stalactites. At the villages square there are many taverns that serve very tasty roasted meat and kontosouvli and also you can find a lot of shops that sell local the famous boiled sweets, like karydaki(walnut),syko(fig),ntomataki(tomato) and kolokythaki(pumpkin). Don’t miss to have a taste of the local tsipouro,that they make in traditional cauldrons,the so-called rakokazana. Skala Panagia is called by the locals Aulakia.There you will find taverns,cafeterias and one of the best organised campings of the island. You must see: The church of Panagia,the smaller churches and Drakotrypa.. Where to stay: In the region there are many hotels and rooms for rental and a great camping. Food-Entertainment: Taverns and traditional kafeneio at the mountainous village Panagia.Cafe-bars and taverns in the beach Chrysi Ammoudia. Beaches: Golden Beach Distances: 9km away from Thasos and ??km from Prinos