From Brian and Linda Clenton, Staffordshire, England

31 May 2002 - "We arrived back from Skala Potamia 31.05.2002. Had a terrific time, fabulous food, great people.

If you walk along the front from the harbour, there is a general store on the front that advertises that they sell bait for fishing. The people there are very friendly and speak good English, we had been using them for a few days and mentioned that a few of the items that we were buying were for a salad, they did no more than go into their own garden and gave us a lettuce and spring onions for nothing.

Another person who was vety helpfull was the proprietor of cars 4u at the blue hotel on the sea front. His hire charges for a Hyundai Metiz were 17.02 euros per day.

We had a brilliant time, met Eric Cantona's double. Thanks for your site."

From Rob & Kit Mayne, UK

30 May 2002 - "We have just returned from two weeks in Skala Potomia and this is our third trip to Thassos( and our umpteenth to greece). We have had a wonderfull two weeks on a jewel of an island made even better by such friendly people. It is allmost a shame to recomend anywhere specific but for a perfect evening:-

1- Have a meal in the Nautalus with Kostas and Katrina, you will be made to feel as though you are good friends the first time you walk through the door and it just gets better every time. If you don'tsee what you want on the menue, just ask. I had wonderfull Pasticio made the very next day.

2 - Wander around for a while and then have expresso or hot chocolate and/or metaxa at Bar Thomai. The best coffee on the island and free greek lessons."

From Wendy, Essex, England

23 May 2002 - "Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has left messages on this site, im going to Thassos in 4 weeks, have just booked a late deal so had no idea what to expect as ive never been to Greece before. Found all the comments very helpful! Im staying in the Theas studios (not sure on that spelling!) in Thassos Town. Thanks again to everyone - keep it up. I'll be back to write my own comment when i return!"

From Karl Walker, UK

16 May 2002 - "the hotel maria is the best hotel in potos i have been to potos 5 times and that was the best one their. all u have to do is go out of ur room and there is a bar and walk a little further and their is your pool and to make it even better it is 3 minutes away from the beach and shops."

From Terry and Margaret Pemberton, Lancashire, England

15 May 2002 - "we have just returned from a wonderful week on thassos(along with 39 others)martial arts training in the morning and chilling for the rest of the day. we dined regularly at fedra, golden beach, where the food was great and the staff went out of the way to accommodate large numbers all wanting to be fed and watered at the same time. with tastes varying from "pizza and chips"-(that was seb) to "i want to taste everything" (gary)with several degrees of vegetarianism and one or two "i cant eat thats" the almost impossible challenge of pleasing us all was met and conquered.our thanks go to all of the people of thassos for lending us part of their beautiful island for a while. we will be back!"

From Dave Walker, Yorkshire, UK

16 Apr 2002 - "I would just like to add my comments on the beautiful island of Thassos. I spent a week in Limenaria with a friend of mine in 2000, my first time. We stayed in the Villa Filaktos Apartments. The accomodation was beautiful, no complaints whatsoever. They were privately owned then but I believe Thomson Holidays own them nowadays. I enjoyed my stay there that much I am looking forward to taking my wife there this year. Thassos is the ideal place for a 'chill out' holiday.

Whilst there, my friend and I frequented many of the restaurants and tavernas but two in particular were outstanding value for money, Kostis' and Asterias. We found these to give excellent service and very friendly. I can't wait to go to Limenaria again. It wont be long now."

From Liz Williams, England

30 Mar 2002 - "Thank you for an excellent site, we are hoping to travel to Thassos for our very first holiday abroad and your site has made it so much easier to see what is there."

From Stuart Miller, UK

20 Feb 2002 - "We will be visiting Thassos this year for the fifth time in the last six years. We stay in Skala Potamia at the Hotel Aloe which is excellent. It's back up the hill from the main beach (about a 3 minute walk)and all the rooms have a glorious view of the bay, which I think is one of the most beautiful views anywhere in the world. The hotel is very clean and well maintained. Aris and Maria who run the hotel are very friendly and helpful - but then on Thassos who isn't?

True Skala Potamia isn't a particularly lively resort but it does boast some excellent tavernas. The best by far is

The whole of Stuart's message can be found if you follow this link - a new browser page will open, leaving this one for your return.

From Carrie Jess, England

7 Feb 2002 - "I've travelled all over Greece during the past 20 years and visited many of her Islands. Then... with a friend in 1996 I found Thassos! Wow.... Scala Potamias!!! i've returned each summer (now five times) and in 2000 spent the whole summer there. My sister and her partner came too in 1999 for two weeks (they'd never even been to Greece before and had no particular inclination to holiday there and now are planning a return trip this summer).

A big hello to all who know and have met us (Carrie and Amy... Sue and Tony). Especially anyone who waves and smiles while we trundle by on our little motorbike at 20mph. In Particular to Yanis at the Captain's Taverna and Sakis at Sakis' Bikes. To the voice of Teresa (see her sing at Zorba's) and to Chrisoula and Matthias.

Hope to return this summer. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. You won't find a nicer Island or friendlier people."

From Mick Benson, Kent, England

27 Jan 2002 - "I have stayed on the island of thassos three times and have found that the people, the food and the scenery are exellent.

As for eating out I can suggest a visit to Zodiac bar ( for english foods) exellent host's Simmis bar for a good atmosphere and greek food for greek food head for zorba's. There are many other eating places to try, it is a case of trying as many as you can in such a short two week holiday.

On my three visits to Thassos,I have always stayed at the villa lena. This is a very well kept villa, nice swimming pool,pool bar and with good host's. It is situated on a main road but is very quite, there is a super market opposite that caters for all your needs, I will certainly be visiting the Villa Lena again 9 out of 10."

From The Vales, Lincs, UK

19 Jan 2002 - "The Vales have travelled to our beautiful Island for the last three years, and we would not go anywhere else than Potamia. We have made many good friends, both Islanders and visitors to the Island. Potomia/Skala Potamia is just PERFECT. We are Keith and Elaine, and Kehan (sheep's-head eater) and Lauren. We would love to here from anyone (via the Contact Page) that either know us or would like to here our many wonderful experiences. And, we just hope we can make it to our Island again this year."

From Mick Benson, Kent, England

9 Jan 2002 - "great site hope it keeps getting good response."

From Susan Knight, Wirral , UK

5 Jan 2002 - "Just to say I found this site very helpful in deciding on a Greek island holiday. It seems just what we are looking for!"

From Carol & Roy Williamson, Lancs, England

27 Dec 2001 - "We have stayed in scala for the past 4 years. We have found a wonderful apartment called the Nefali. It even has a electric kettle in the room (not many have that do they), it is spottless clean and close to all amenities. It also has a bar and this year 2002 hopefully a swimming pool. Look forward to returning in 2002 to see all our old friends again."

From John Peacock, Leicester, UK

29 Nov 2001 - "Enjoyed reading your site comments.

We have been to Thassos four times and are booked for May 2002. Each time we have stayed at the Socrates Hotel, Skala Prinos. The family running the Hotel, and yes the owner is called Socrates - are wonderful. Only 27 rooms - plus some new self catering accommodation - right on the beach with a 20yard plus swimming pool at the front of the hotel. Probably about six or seven tavernas in the village which are all excellent value and very good food. Buses covering most of the Island travel from the ferryport in the village (don't be put off they are not intrusive) and ferries direct to Kavala about every hour or so - the buses always are on time!

Miles and miles of beach to walk on, peace is not a problem here. It does get hot in Thassos particularly July and August, but there are plenty of places for shade etc. We have visited many of the Greek Islands and some of the mainland, but Thassos has no equals!! Visits there have prompted me to learn the language and that helps no end in making friends. If you are going then "Kalo Taxithi!"

From Anna Gillatt, Kent, England

28 Nov 2001 - "A group of friends and I visited Thassos in September this year (2001), we are all in our late teens, so u can imagine we had a pretty wild time! But we made time to take in the amazing scenery and breathtaking views. I've made a promise to return to one of the most beatiful places i have ever seen!

Anna."

From Paul & Tish Miller, Gloucester, Virginia, USA

26 Nov 2001 - "We traveled from USA to UK then to Thassos We would just like to mention a little place we stayed in run by a English/South African family called Villa Castello just out side the town of Limenas, very clean and the price was good. We just can't wait to save up and visit maybe 2003."

From Rafal Borkowski, Poland

6 Nov 2001 - "I have been in GREEN BAY Hotel near Limenaria in September 2001. It is realy very nice hotel and very close to the beach. The beach is in the bay so there are no big waves. 100 m from hotel. Nice two taverns at the beach.

Problem - 3 km to city,but taxi 1000 drahm and you are in 5 min in the city.

Raf."

From Jeanette, Cornwall, UK

27 Oct 2001 - "My family and friends have spent four holidays on Thasos in the last 18 months. We just fell in love with the Isand and in particular with its people. We have two teenage girls 15 & 17 and although your other site visitors say it's not for the 'girls and boys' they are even more in love with the place than us, and plan to return in their "Year Out!"

We have stayed at the George Hotel, Villa Eden and Tarsanas. All booked through Kosmar, who seem to us to be the best value. I can recommend Simi Sytaki and Tarsanas for food and good company, beaches, we liked Golden beach Aliki and Gourgiotis, We have booked already for next July and looking at these pages has almost brought tears to my eyes, Thasos has entered my heart and I just cannot wait to return. Thank you for such a brilliant site, I shall visit again. Here's to your good health David and I hope you will soon be back on OUR ISLAND!!"

From Jennifer Brown, UK

11 Oct 2001 - "Have just returned from 2 weeks at Anastasia Studios Golden Beach, perfect place for a relaxing holiday, owner George & family very helpful, rooms very clean everything first class. Studios are directly on the beach and without the usual greek cockerel & goats outside so uninterupted nights sleep.

Hired a jeep from Cars 4 u in Scala Potamia and circumnavigated the Island several times,getting lost up the mountains and trying most of the beaches.

Great holiday & hope to return soon , added to list of favorite Greek places along with Stoupa in the Mani."

From Alexandra Curcic, Belgrade, Yugoslavia

11 Oct 2001 - "I first spent my holidays in Thassos with my family back in 1972 and remained 'faithful' to the island for 16 yrs (my parents even longer). I may say that I virtually grew up at and with Thassos. I long for it and its unique athmosphere ever since my last holidays there in 1988.

All I can say that I cordially reccomend the island to the people of all profiles and preferences - you will enjoy. And now, that I have a child of my own, I intend to go back and show her places where her mother spent the most wonderfuly days of childhood and early youth.

Compliments for your site If you have contacts with locals, I would love to hear from and for Mr. Panagiotis Varounas (NISTERI beach), or hotel LIDO - Thassos people in the main city (Thassos)

Best regards and wishes Alexandra Curcic"

From Richard & Hazel Sherwood, Isle of Wight, UK

9 Oct 2001 - "Just returned from 2 wonderful weeks in Thassos, at the Dimitra Studios midway between Skala Potamias & Potamias. Very clean, lovely hot showers, brilliant views of the mountains, but not geared up for much cooking, not that you would want to, the food is so cheap.

All the tavernas on the beach were good, particularly recommended - Krambousa,Captains,Koralli & M. Alexandros, the Vigli at Golden Beach & the Steki about 50 mts from our apt.

Car rental from Potos, very good & cheap. Climbed Mt. Ypsarion, 5 hours up 2.5 down,going very steep & rough but worth it for the views.

We loved it & will go again when we have saved up our pennies or euros!"

From Robert Cleminson, UK

8 Oct 2001 - "I read this web site often before our recent holiday to Skala Potamias and found it very usefull, I would now like to add my own small contribution.

We stayed at the Aloe Studios and found them clean and comfortable with wonderfull views over the bay, an uphill walk from the beach but without the hill you would not have the view. The selection and quality of the local tavernas was excellent, our favorites were,Arkogiali (kleftico), Karambousa (meze starter)and the Koreli (mixed fish plate). The beach and sea were lovely but we also found the bees to be a pest and my wife was stung three times.

All in all this is a lovely place for a relaxing holiday and May/September the best months for weather. I can well recommend these studios and resort to anyone."

From Steve Taylor, Wolverhampton, UK

4 Oct 2001 - "Just spent a week at Scala Potamia and wished to pass on our views of a local taverna we used.

We visited many different eating establishments but ended up going back time and again (we ate out 3 times a day) to the Nautilus Taverna which is run by Kosta and Katerina. The food was obviously excellent otherwise we would not be recommending them but the main reason for our comments is the hospitality they offered to us and every person who visited. It has to be the most pleasant eating venue I have ever been to. I would visit the island again simply to go back and say hello.

Car hire was from Kinira (just by the Harbour) Lynn (from the Midlands) and Jimmy her Husband. Lynn took as much time as we needed in explaining all the places to visit (or not) on the island. As with the Nautilus the hospitality was 1st class. Walking past a few days later and we got the call "fancy a cup of tea?" We had coffee but how nice!"

From Jon and Miranda White, Essex, UK

23 Sept 2001 - "We have just returned from a lovely fortnight in Thassos at the Golden Beach resort. We stayed at the Nostos Studios and travelled with Thomson Holidays, which proved very good. The owner of the Nostos Studios was very friendly and welcoming, and they were well equipped and spotlessly clean.

The weather was mostly hot. One or two cloudy days and one thunderstorm! But that was at night and we were back to clear blue sky in the morning.

To say our holiday was exciting is maybe a bit of an understatement! We were both attacked by an octopus while swimming off Aliki beach. It wrapped itself round my leg, and then proceeded to jump on my husband's back! It was very scary, and made us jump, but we were not hurt. There were also lots of jelly fish there that day - but it was the only time we saw them during our entire stay. We also witnessed a tornado (twister) during a storm over the sea off Potos, which was fascinating. Again though we weren't hurt as it was too far away.

What WAS a problem though were the bees. There were loads of them on the beaches (I guess it's because they make honey on the island) and I was stung twice which wasn't very nice. Not a mosquito in sight, but we had some bites from sand flies that were as itchy as mosquito ones!

Our favourite restaurant at Golden Beach was the Ta Pefka (on side road near tiny chapel). Great food and service with seating outdoors under huge fragrant pine trees, next to the beach. The Vigli restaurant was also v.good.

We can recommend Potos car rental. Very good value indeed. We walked to the villages of Theologos and Panagia. Very traditional Greek. V. interesting.

All in all a very memorable holiday!"

From Veronica Cook, UK

3 Oct 2001 - "We stayed at the Athrion appartments for two weeks from the 12 September 01 at Skala Potamia. They were extremely clean and modern and a short walk to the beach. It is the best island in Greece that we have to, totally uncommercialised and friendly. We liked the Krambousa to eat and also the Avalon. We took a boat trip on the Thassian Spirit booked through Golden Sun but would not reccommend it. It would probably be better to book direct at Thassos Town with some other boat. We also booked a jeep with Potos car hire and drove off roading through the mountains, really good fun!

The best holiday we have had for ages!! Wish we were there now."

From Rolf Dyresen, UK

23 Sept 2001 - "We're just back from Limenaria, and we can inform you that there now are two ATM machines in the town. One at the end of town at the bank of Greece. the Other at the Bank of Agriculture on the main road in the road cross where the road goes down to Limenaria centrum."

From David and Lindsey Singleton, Lancashire, UK

22 Sept 2001 - "We enjoyed a week's break in Thassos Town at Paradise Appts through Airtours. The accomodation was very basic but we did not expect luxury as we booked a late deal (acc allocated on arr) through holidays by phone. The Paradise appts do not have a pool but you can use the neighbouring Fotini and Macedon Hotel facilities. If we were to go again we would like to stay at the Aethria Hotel as it looks fabulous, has a great pool and situated only yards from Thassos Town.

Best Taverna - Zorbas! Great food and Greek dancing. If you are hankering after an English breakfast, best place is Zodiac as it is quick and good. In the other two English bars (Ronnies & Dave & Sue's)it can take upto 45 mins before you eat! Zodiac also good at night for steaks, fish etc. Posh Spice is great if you fancy a curry or fish & chips! Best Beach - a little sandy cove with about 15 people on it. Head out of Thassos Town in the direction of Prinos and about 2 miles down that road you will see! a clearing with parking and an idylic little golden beach with bright blue sea.

Hire a scooter! Great fun, really cheap (£40 for 6 days- Billy's bikes) and explore the island! We went nearly everywhere but still could not find a beach that beat our little one! Do not be put off by travelling to Thassos. We throughly enjoyed the ferry crossing and our appts were 5 mins from the port. Cash machines available in Thassos Town that take most cards. Town comes alive at night with bars and street vendors. Very relaxing holiday for couples and families. Not an 18-30 holiday troupe in sight! Not the place for a gaggle of girls or boys - stick to Corfu!

Really enjoyed ourselves - would go again."

From Dave &Linda Eatherington, Leicestershire, UK

18 Sept 2001 - "We came back last week from a wonderful fortnight staying at the Hotel Socrates in Skala Prinos.We checked this site regularly before we went and took peoples advice about mosquitoes etc (we even bought a net!). As it turned out I think the mossies had outstayed their welcome by the beginning of September,we hardly saw any!

Skala Prinos is a typical working Greek village and was great. Dont listen to that other negative site. Our favourite tavernas in Prinos were The Nest & Mavolas (Kostas the owner was great) and Zorbas & Simi in Thassos Town.

The beaches were excellent and I enjoyed some of the best snorkelling of my life.We will be back!"

From Dave Patrick, Dorset, UK

16 Sept 2001 - "My partner & i have just returned from a wonderful 2 week holiday on Thassos,we stayed at a very lovely & exceptionally well run hotel called villa nikoleta in Thassos town. We booked through Kosmar & they are very good indeed they seem to be the specialists on thassos.

We found some fantastic beaches,especially recommended is makriammos beach,just a short water taxi ride from thassos town.

We ate out every evening in and around thassos town and were never dissapointed, the best of the restaurants were SYRTAKI & MOYSES also TARSANAS at tarsanas beach was excellent where you could eat just 10 meters from the waters edge!!!! wonderful, we'll be back."

From Maggie & Keith Puttick, UK

14 Sept 2001 - "Just returned from 2 weeks in Skala Prinos and want to echo previous comments that it's a brilliant place for a holiday. We stayed at the Calypso where the breakfasts were excellent and Rula (the owner )was very friendly and helpful. Only watchout was that the pool bar played lots of (c)rap music till quite late, not to our taste!

It was great to watch the guys in the boatyard (no high tech stuff there) and also the ferries coming and going. Best taverna was 'The Nest', followed closely by 'Papangelos'. Loads of beaches to choose from, too. Hire a car and go round the island - there's quite a lot to see.

Thassos Island, and Skala Prinos in particular, is highly recommended."

From Pam Roberts, UK

5 Sept 2001 - "Thank you so much for replying to my enquiry regarding cash machines in Thassos so promptly. The bank in Thassos Town does take cirrus so you can use it like a cash machine at home,it also takes Visa and Mastercard.

We had a fabulous holiday and we will certainly go again.We couldn`t believe how inexpensive it was to eat out at the Tavernas and how good the food and the wine were.It was one holiday we all enjoyed as we went with my parents and my teenage sons and their girlfriends. Once again thank you for your help."

From James O, Crawley, UK

1 Sept 2001 - "I have just returned from a week in Thassos with my fiancee (28th Aug '01) We stayed in the Hotel Socrates in the resort of Skala Prinou. The weather was so very hot, and the hotel was brilliant, lovely an clean and very friendly staff. The resort itself was good, with a beach and a few tavernas and a ferry service to the mainland. Don't listen to negative comments about Prinou it is a nice place! We have also been to Kefalonia and Zante and Thassos beats these for beauty and warmth from the locals."

From Barbara Zion, UK

31 Aug 2001 - "Just returned from a great 7 days at Skala Potamia. Weather was great, we stayed at Susie Studio. Facilities good, I just hope someone shoots the cockrel that woke me up at about 0400 every morning should we decide to go back there. Husband enjoyed the food, I didn't, the Greeks don't cater too good for a vegetarian who is not too keen on salads - oh well what did I expect?

The beach was fantastic. Not the place to go if you want a wild time though, and no ATMs at Skala Potamias, so make sure you have cash. My only regret is that I couldn't get to Kastro in the mountains. The tour guide said we would need a 4-wheel drive to get there or drive to Theologos and do a long hike - couldn't get the family interested. Does anyone have any info. The other thing was, I wish I could have brought back the fantastic white marble to do my kitchen counters in. It was beautiful."

From Ali and Simon Redmore, UK

30 Aug 2001 - "Just back from a fantastic 2 weeks, staying at Makryammos, near Thassos town. We really appreciated the info from this site before going - thanks.

We recommend Makryammos, particularly for families. We travelled around a bit, hiring a suzuki jeep for 3 days (the offroading was dusty but fun); Albatross watersports at Pefkari were great - especially the banana boat and the Ringos. We also climbed Mount Ipsario on the path from Potamia - just over 3 hours up and 2 hours down - and well worth it.

We didn't see that many mosquitos - but received some very itchy bites from sandflies (look like UK thunderflies, and tend to be active from about 4pm onwards, so insect-repellant suncream would have been useful.)"

From Dave and Lynne, Sussex, UK

29 Aug 2001 - "Just returned from and excellent 7 days spent in Skala Potamias staying at the Aloe Studios. The resort truly is a wonderful 'get-away-from-it-all' location. We enjoyed a lovely stress-free week of eating, drinking and exploring.

A word of caution about the Aloe Studio's - The kitchen facilities are very primative - our cooking equipment consisted of the odd knife, fork and a kettle that didn't work - Oh, and there was one pot as well - So don't expect to be preparing any meals! The equipment looked like it had been purchased at a boot sale in a hurry (for about a quid).

Eating out is wonderful though - we carried out extensive research and tried them all. The best restaurant by a long chalk was 'M Alexandros' which is situated amongst most of the other eating places adjacent to the beach - The food there was outstanding, the service first class and the bill always tiny - I am not kidding when I say that the food was without doubt the best I have ever encountered in any holiday location!!! It was streets ahead of the neighbouring establishments (although they were all okay). Go for the Greek Salad, Spaggetti Carbonara (scuse apelling), Stuffed Tomatoes - you won't be dissapointed.

Would we go to Skala P again? Yes but we wouldn't be staying at the Aloe.

If you do go - Do not under any circumstances book through Lunn Polly Direct!!!!!! They couldn't run a winkle stall - You have been warned."

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