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Thasos (Limenas)Θάσος(Λιμένας)
POP 2610 / AREA 375 SQ KM
Thasos (also known as Limenas), has the island's main services and year-round activity,
along with a picturesque fishing harbour, sandy beach, shopping, a few ancient ruins and
an archaeological museum. Considering the relatively expensive accommodation and
restaurant offerings here, and the superior beaches, mountain forests and nightlife further
on, lingering isn't necessary.
Festivals & Events
place in both mainland Kavala and Thasos. Classical drama, painting exhibitions and
contemporary Greek music are featured. Programs are available at hotels, cafes and tour-
ist agencies. Both the Kavala EOT and the Thasos tourist police have ticket information.
Sights
Archaeological Museum
MUSEUM
( 25930 22180; admission €2; 8.30am-3pm Tue-Sun)
The museum displays neolithic
utensils from a mysterious central Thasos tomb, plus Ancient Greek art, including a 5m-
tall 6th-century-BC
kouros
(male statue of the Archaic period) carrying a ram.
Ancient Agora
RUINS
Next to the archaeological museum stand the ruins of the ancient
agora
, the commercial
centre in ancient Greek and Roman times. The foundations of stoas, shops and dwellings
remain. About 100m east of the agora, the
ancient theatre
stages performances of an-
cient dramas and comedies during the Philippi Thasos Festival. The theatre is signposted
from the small harbour.
A path connects the
agora
to the
acropolis
, where substantial remains of a medieval
fortress stand, complete with commanding views of the coast. Carved rock steps descend
to the foundations of the ancient town.
If you're exploring the eastern side of town, note the signpost for historical sites after
Restaurant Alexandra. From that point, it's a 5-minute walk up a shaded trail to the
lovely
chapel
of Agioi Apostoli, with great views over the seafront.
