Location
THE EMERALD
OF AEGEAN
Imagine a little gem sparkling in the Aegean Sea, with beaches of powdery white sand lapped by turquoise waters. That's Thassos Island for you, a Greek island that's both charming and characterful.
Thassos is all about picture-perfect beaches, with shallow, safe waters ideal for little ones. But it's not just a beach bum's paradise. Thassos boasts lush green mountains, cute villages with whitewashed houses clinging to hillsides, and ancient ruins whispering stories of times gone by.
Explore the island's interior and you'll find charming villages like Panagia and Theologos, where time seems to have slowed down. Stroll through narrow streets lined with colorful houses, stop for a coffee at a taverna, and soak up the relaxed atmosphere. And don't forget to visit the mountain villages, where you can admire traditional craftsmanship and panoramic island views.
History buffs will love Thassos' ancient ruins. The Temple of Poseidon, perched on a clifftop overlooking the sea, is a particularly dramatic sight. And if you're feeling energetic, hike up to the ruins of the ancient city of Thassos, where you can wander among remains of temples, theaters, and marketplaces.
Nestled amidst the pristine beauty of the Mediterranean, Astris basks in year-round sunshine and gentle breezes.
This idyllic haven boasts a sea-kissed landscape, where olive trees, cherished treasures of the region, flourish under perfect conditions. Legend whispers of a time when villagers from Theologos trekked down starlit paths, their only guides the twinkling constellations above. Inspired by this celestial dance, they christened their haven Astris, the village of starry skies.
HOW TO REACH US
Thassos is only accessible by ferry boat and has two ports, Skala Prinos and Limenas (Thassos Town) which are serviced from Kavala and Keramoti on the mainland.
The easiest way to get to our hotel is to arrive in Limenas by ferry from the port of Keramoti which is only a 10 minute drive from Kavala airport (Megas Alexandros) and 190 km away from Thessaloniki.
From Keramoti
From Keramoti port the ferry boat arrives at Limenas (Thassos Town), the capital of Thassos Island. The journey time is 35 minutes and there are regular sailings, normally every half an hour during the summer. Once you arrive at Limenas you can make your way towards our hotel which is within Limenas (Thassos town) and approximately 1.5 kilometers away from the port.
From Kavala
The ferry from Kavala runs to Skala Prinos and has a journey time of one and a quarter hours with a maximum of 5 sailings per day in the summer. When you arrive in Skala Prinos you will take the ring road and travel in a clockwise direction (following signs for Thassos town (Limenas), continue until you reach Limenas (Thassos town).
By airplane
The closest airport to Thassos is Kavala Airport (Megas Alexandros Airport) which is close to Chrisoupolis just 17 km’s from the port of Keramoti. There is an all year round daily service to Athens and during the summer hosts charter flights from all over Europe.
