{"id":1977,"date":"2022-05-26T16:44:55","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T14:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/?p=1977"},"modified":"2022-12-20T14:11:59","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T12:11:59","slug":"faqs-for-thassos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/faqs-for-thassos\/","title":{"rendered":"Thassos 101: A List of all the FAQs for Thassos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many travelers pick <strong>Thassos<\/strong> to be their next holiday destination. However, if this is going to be your first time visiting the island, knowing the basics is certainly a must. Luckily, we have listed the most FAQ about Thassos and their corresponding answer. Read on below to learn more!<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Is Thassos a nice island?<\/h2>\n<p>As the saying goes \u201cOnce tried, always seeked\u201d the same thing can be said about Thassos. Once you experience the beauty of this island, you\u2019ll undoubtedly have trouble leaving.<\/p>\n<p>The island of Thassos is more than just nice, it\u2019s breathtaking. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/best-family-beaches-in-thassos\/\">Beaches<\/a>, ancient ruins, historical sites, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/nightlife-in-thassos-all-you-need-to-know\/\">lively nightlife<\/a>, friendly locals and undeniably tasty dishes are just some of the reasons why this island stands out.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the top places to visit in Thassos?<\/h2>\n<h3>Paradise Beach<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/paradise-beach-thassos\/\">Paradise Beach<\/a> is a vast strip of beach beneath pine-decked slopes on a calm section of the east coast. The conical silhouette of the little Nisida Kinira island, a few hundred meters to the northeast, may be seen from the beach.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-944 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/royal-paradise-beach.jpg\" alt=\"best-reviewed-5star-hotels-of-thassos\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/royal-paradise-beach.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/royal-paradise-beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/royal-paradise-beach-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Giola<\/h3>\n<p>Giola is a small, circular lagoon that has been hewn from the rock by the sea not far from the southern town of Astris.<\/p>\n<p>Giola isn&#8217;t simple to get to because you have to drive a couple of kilometers on a dirt road and then walk, but it&#8217;s a spot worth the effort. Plus, the place is ideal for taking cool photos.<\/p>\n<h3>Golden Beach<\/h3>\n<p>Golden Beach, on the island&#8217;s east coast, is both a resort and the island&#8217;s largest beach. The beach is three kilometers long and is surrounded by a low-impact tourist community that does not detract from the views of the nearby lush hills and the stunning escarpment a few kilometers away.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-464 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Giola.jpg\" alt=\"Giola natural rock pool\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Giola.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Giola-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Giola-768x513.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/684;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Other places worth taking note of are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/archaeological-site-of-alyki-thassos\/\">Aliki Archaeological Site<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Sotirelis Olive Oil Museum<\/li>\n<li>Archangel Michael Monastery<\/li>\n<li>Archaeological Museum in Limenas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Is Thassos Touristy?<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering whether or not Thassos is toursity, the answer is YES! Although the island isn\u2019t as popular as Greece\u2019s mainland, it still sees a significant amount of tourists each year. In fact, since the locals are used to travelers visiting the island, you can expect the people to be very friendly and helpful. They\u2019ll even be happy to give you some tips when exploring the island.<\/p>\n<p>As for accommodation, there are many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/best-reviewed-5-star-hotels-of-thassos\/\">hotels in Thassos<\/a> that can fit whatever it is you\u2019re looking for. Whether it\u2019s budget-friendly apartments or perhaps 5-star luxury hotels, you can find it all in Thassos. Some of these accommodations may be found in <em>Limenas<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/potos-thassos\/\">Potos<\/a> and <em>Panagia<\/em>. You won&#8217;t be stressed when looking for a place to stay in Thassos, may it be by the beach or right at the heart of the city.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-465 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Entrance-of-pegasus.jpg\" alt=\"Best hotels in Thassos\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Entrance-of-pegasus.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Entrance-of-pegasus-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Entrance-of-pegasus-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re worried about food, you\u2019d be happy to know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/hidden-tavernas-thassos\/\">Thassos has a wide variety of restaurants<\/a> you can choose from. From Italian, Greek and Mediterranean dishes to even\u00a0 Asian and American food, you\u2019ll find it all here. Therefore, picking a restaurant to dine in shouldn\u2019t be a problem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/geography-of-thassos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geography of Thassos<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Can You Fly to Thassos?<\/h3>\n<p>Another common question, particularly from people coming outside of Greece is whether or not they can fly to Thassos. Unfortunately, <strong>Thassos does not have an airport<\/strong>. The one closest to you is in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/things-to-do-in-kavala\/\">Kavala<\/a>. The &#8220;Alexander the Great&#8221; Airport in Kavala receives regular flights from Athens all year, with a flight time of roughly 1 hour. The airport also receives flights from numerous European nations during the summer.<\/p>\n<p>Once you reach <em>Kavala<\/em>, you can ride a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/ferry-boats-to-thassos\/\">ferry to Thassos<\/a>. The general boat ticket from Kavala to Thassos costs about 4,5\u20ac. However, depending on the circumstances, the overall cost could be greater or cheaper (holidays, peak season, etc)<\/p>\n<h3>Is there an airport in Thassos?<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019d be surprised to know that <strong>there is no airport in Thassos<\/strong>. Kavala, an island just off the coast of Thassos is where you can expect to find the nearest airport. It is located near Chrissoupolis Town and is about 20 km from Kalava Town.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Thassos does have a port right in Limenas, its capital city. All those coming from Kavala will arrive in the said port.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-490 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/airport.jpeg\" alt=\"plane at the airport\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/airport.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/airport-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/airport-768x432.jpeg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What is the best way to get around Thassos?<\/h3>\n<p>The two main modes of transportation in the island are by taxi and bus. You can find taxi services in all major cities of Thassos so finding one shouldn\u2019t be a problem. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/transfers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taxis in Thassos<\/a> are comfortable and clean. However, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/prices-in-thassos\/\">price can be expensive<\/a> depending on where you\u2019re going.<\/p>\n<p>Public buses are available on the island; the major bus stop is in <em>Limenas<\/em>, near the port. The buses operate often and may transport you to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/thassos-historic-sights-landmarks\/\">major sights<\/a> and beaches. Buses, on the other hand, take a long time to travel because they make several stops.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you\u2019re wondering what\u2019s the best way to travel around the island, the answer is definitely by rental car. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/\">Booking a car rental<\/a> gives you the freedom of exploring Thassos at your own pace, without stressing about bus schedules or finding a taxi. Also, renting a car allows you to pick the vehicle of your choice. This is ideal if you\u2019re planning to travel with family or a large group.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/how-to-get-to-thassos-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to get around in Thassos<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Which side of the road do you drive in Thassos?<\/h3>\n<p>In Thassos, <strong>you must drive on the right hand side of the road<\/strong>. Also, be sure you\u2019re aware of the road signs and regulations in Thassos before you drive away with your rental car. By knowing the traffic rules of the island, you can save yourself from the hassle of hefty fines later on in case you get into an accident.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/tips-for-safe-driving-in-thassos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Driving Thassos<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Can you camp in Thassos?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, it is! Other than the magical beaches that Thassos has, there are also several areas that is indeed perfect for camping. You can expect to see various campsites that even offer public restrooms, phone booths, stores and a children\u2019s area. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/camping-in-thassos\/\">Camping in Thassos<\/a> can be very fun, especially when you\u2019re with friends. You can head to the beach to take a dip, explore the surrounding areas and shoot amazing photos, go fishing or just spend the day hiking, whatever it is you do, you\u2019ll find camping in Thassos unforgettable!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1992 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.rentacarpotos.gr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/family-camping-in-Thassos-e1652680643383.jpg\" alt=\"Family Camping in Thassos\" width=\"730\" height=\"487\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 730px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 730\/487;\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many travelers pick Thassos to be their next holiday destination. However, if this is going to be your first time visiting the island, knowing the basics is certainly a must. Luckily, we have listed the most FAQ about Thassos and their corresponding answer. 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