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| From J.G.Nielsen, Denmark
From Phil Yates, Greater Manchester, England 4 May 2003 - "My girlfriend and myself have been coming to Thassos for the last 5 years and have no desire to visit anywhere else. We now regard and infact refer to the island as "home" and are ex-pats just living in England. Having travelled all over Greece the island seems to have a certain magnetism that keeps calling you back. It was good to find yor web site which I will visit regularly now I have found it. Yassas!!" From Ollie, Reading, England
From Diane George, Kent, England 1 May 2003 - "I am going back to Thassos(scala potamia)for my 4th time in June this year! So far i have stayed at the Kamelia (excellent!!) the Angelika (really nice but a tad noisy in the evenings) and this time at the Crystal Studios on the main front. Has anyone ever stayed at the crystal before? If so what is it like?? I absolutely love Thassos, its everything you need in a holiday, good food, good beach, great weather, really nice people, not packed out on the beach... only 8 weeks now til im back....Hurray!!!!!!" From Diane, Somerset, England
From Shirley, Ashton under Lyne, England 27 Apr 2003 - "Hotel Aethria in Thassos Town is fantastic. We stayed at Hotel Korina (Skala Potamia) in 1997 - v. good - and last July at Aethria. Good sized rooms, air conditioning (bliss), great pool bar. fantastic pool and garden area, and so close to Thassos town itself. We want to go again next year with our grown up daughters and our young son." From Peter, Lancashire, England
From Carol & Roy Williamson, Bolton, England 6 Apr 2003 - "Thomai bar the most friendly bar in town and Vassali (I hope that is the right way to spell it) is a David Seaman look a like without the ponytail. We will be there in June and look forward to seeing you both" From Linda Brewer, Hampshire, England
From Peter, Lancashire, England 25 Mar 2003 - "With reference to 'Viglis' Taverna, yes,- it's still there, at the end of Golden Beach. Probably one of the most extensive menus, with Italian and French influences, as well as the traditional Greek fare. Excellent food, and magnificent views of Scala Potomias Bay. Live entertainment most evenings, and we'll be back there again this June, can't wait!" From Sarah Cook, West Yorks, England
From Sheila Prenderville, London, England 22 Mar 2003 - "Wow! How did I not discover this site before now? What a lot of useful information - we are returning to Thassos this year for the first time since 1990 (!) so expect a few changes! We stayed in Potos last time and will definitely try and get down there for a couple of days this year - we have booked the Dafni Studios in Thassos Town this time (Golden Sun - two weeks for £259 which is less than we paid in 1990 - I still have the receipt!) - haven't seen any mention of them on the site but haven't had time to take in all the info. yet! If anyone has any knowledge of Dafni we would be grateful to hear about it. Also - anyone who has been to Potos recentely - do you know whether Margarita's bar is still there - we made friends with Yiannis and his wife on our last visit and it would be great to see them again. Also remember a lovely taverna up some steps at the end of Golden Beach and from reading various info. on the island we think it might be Viglis - could anyo! ne who knows it put a short description on here so we can see if we're right about that. So looking forward to our return visit - and thanks, everyone, for all this information." From Stuart Miller, Kent, England
From Carol & Roy Williamson, Bolton, England 2 Feb 2003 - "this will be our 5th time in Scala Potimia we have no wish to every go anywhere else now, the people are absolutely lovely and very obliging. we tend to keep to 2 eating places they are Korellis and Alexandros, we find they food delicious and the staff great. we always stay at the nefali appartments, we have found them to be the cleanest we have every come accross and a very pleasent view from the balconies. looking forward to our next visit in June and look forward to renewing old friendships" From Ron Saunders, Cheshire, England
From Catherine Salt, Lancs., England 23 Jan 2003 - "I visited Thassos in 2000, staying at the Glyfada Apartments just outside Thassos town. The apartments were lovely, having sea views,and the family who owned them were extremely friendly. I was on holiday alone that year, but that was no problem, everyone was so friendly and I felt quite safe. I visited quite a few of the tavernas in Thassos town and every one served lovely food. Most days I got the ferry over to Golden Beach which was nice and quiet with a few tavernas which were all good. Thassos is ideal for a relaxing holiday, it is a typical unspoilt uncommercialised Greek island and I would not hesitate to return there in the future." From Glenn, Sarah and Matthew Taylor, West Yorkshire, England
From David Ogden, Cheshire, England 15 Nov 2002 - "Great site! we love Thassos and have been many times We recomend the pigi taverna in the square at Thassos town. Also everyone must say hello to Costas at the old harbour!! Thanks again See You In Thassos." From Gareth and Anita, Lancashire, UK
From Alan Rowe, Devon, Englan 1 Nov 2002 - "I have been going to Thassos for nearly 20 years, and have spent 4 summers there working in various bars, and I am afraid to say I was even a rep there many moons ago. Here are a list of my favourite bars and Tavernas in Thassos Town (Limenas) I hope they will be of use to you . . . . .
From Helen Sampson, Cheshire, UK
From Ian and Ginny, Kent, UK 17 Oct 2002 - "If you are looking to find unspoilt Greece you canāt go wrong with Thassos. Although you should check the rainfall in May as a heavy rain washes away most of the wasp eggs - a little local knowledge goes a long way. (Saying that don't be put off as it is the most beautiful Island). Thassos Island is absolutely beautiful with its unspoilt sandy coastline made up of . . . . .
From Sarah, West Sussex, UK
From Sarah Jackson, Sheffield, UK 9 Oct 2002 - "We came back from Thassos last week after spending 1 week in Skala Potamia. Appart from the terrible weather for most of the week we had an excellent time. When the thunder storms passed it was very hot and sunny and there was certainly plenty to do and see. We had been warned that wasps are a big problem, but appart from being a slight nuisance, they never caused us any real problems. They never bothered us in the tavernas whoch certainly was a bonus! We found that Skala Potamia was the nicest of the resourts around the island, with the best variety of places to eat and drink. Although Aliki,a small habitation further round the island, was a close second with its fabulous sheltered bay and marble headland. We found that car hire was easy and painless, and there are loads of places to try. However, these range in price quite considerably, but Potos cars and Smart cars are definatley the cheapest. We had a really great time and saw alot in a short space of time. Now we need to come back when the weather is a bit better!" From Steve Marchant, West Midlands, UK
From Alan Rowe, UK 27 Sep 2002 - "I have been travelling to Thassos independently since 1985 and believe me it is a lot easier now than it was then. In those days you had to fly to Thessaloniki and make your way to kavala either by taxi or bus, and on getting to kavala you would have to catch the flying dolphin to Thassos. Now with the arrival of major tour companies it is easier, you can fly directly to Kavala airport on a chartered flight which you can usually find on the internet. ( These flights are available from May until Mid October) On arriving at Kavala airport it is easy to get a taxi to the ferry port of Keramoti, this will cost around 9 euro's and takes about 10 minutes. The ferries run frequently and as a foot passenger it will cost you less than £1.00. There are plenty of rooms available in Limenas (Thassos town) and the only time that it may be difficult to find one is between the last week of July and the first 2 weeks of August leading up to Panagia day. This year I was told that something like 72000 people arrived on the Island in the days leading up to Panagia day and some 20000 cars (Panagia day is around 15/16th of August I am not completely sure) not including foreign tourists. The rooms are basic but clean and most have there own shower expect to pay 20 euro's a night for a room but this is per room not per person. I have travelled to Thassos from the U.K in the Winter this involves getting a scheduled flight from Heathrow to Athens and catching a connecting flight to Kavala. Last time I flew with Olympic and it cost around £250 for the return flights and there was very little hanging around in Athens about 1 hour before you caught the onward flight. Thassos is a great place and I have lost count of the amount of times I have visited Thassos go on do your self a favour and give it a go." From Peter & Janet, Lancashire, England 27 Sep 2002 - "My wife and I visited Thassos (Skala Potomias) in July this year (our third time in four years), like many others, we were apprehensive as to whether it would be spoilt by over-development or commercialisation. Happy to report it's still as beautiful as ever. This time we stayed at the Aliston Studios for the first time, and had a wonderful time. There was some building work going on next door, but have to disagree with a comment on this website, the building workers NEVER started work before 8.30a.m.-at least not whilst we were there, and it certainly was not intrusive enough to spoil our holiday, (and other guests didn't seem unduly bothered).Everyone spoke very highly of the owner (Tanassos), who was very friendly and helpful. One correspondent on this site suggests that he expected children to play in silence, but I suppose the difference between exuberant enjoyment and unruly behaviour will always be open to interpretation. He certainly seemed tolerant of the kids who were there during our stay. I am becoming quite reluctant to recommend Thassos to anyone else, as I have just booked for next June, and managed to get 1 of the only 2 remaining apartments. Also, every one of our friends who has visited, (following our glowing reports), have ALL fell in love with the place and are also returning next year, I think we should all now decide to keep it secret. Finally, I was very pleasantly surprised to note that the introduction of the Euro, did not result in the scandalous 'price hikes' that have occurred in Spain & Tenerife. This perhaps reflects the genuine nature of the Island and its' people. Long may it be so." From nicola morgan, west glamorgan, wales
From stewart richardson, nottingham, UK 24 Sep 2002 - "We have been to thassos three times and stayed at Scala Potomias the three times.Last time staying at susie studios which we found to be super also eating out at the akrogiali we found to be very relaxing. We have been going to greece for the last 18 years other than stoupa in the mani this is the place for us back in 2003." From Mike & Pat Walsh, Lancs, UK
From stuart miller, kent, England 24 Sep 2002 - "We paid our sixth visit to Thassos on September 10th (the second time this year) and stayed for a week at the Aloe in Skala Potamia. Having been brave enough to travel independently of the tour operators in May, we decided to repeat the exercise. . . . . .
From Lindsay, west yorkshire, England 20 Sep 2002 - "Last year I worked and lived in Thassos in three of the resorts Thassos town,Golden Beach and Scala Potamia, me and a friend worked in a bar called milos in thassos town but lived and spent alot of the time in scala potamia you seem to learn alot more about Thassos when you actually stay there for a long period of time! the good and bad. But I have to say some of the nicest good hearted people seem to live there.One of the best places to eat is the Fedra in Golden beach and they are really nice people, also I would recomend a bar called mandagoras ( possibley spelt incorrect) not only is it good in summer but in the colder months they have a fire and also for the people that like to stay up late well actually go out when the greeks do there is a nightclub called Milos hiden down a dirt track in Scala Potamia and a 100% greel club called la Scala but this can prove to be difficult to get to and back unless you arrange with the taxi driver or have access to free rides on bikes. ! The main thing I learnt about Thassos is greeks do not go out till 11:00/12:00 at night and the entertainment on the beaches is fantastic to sum it up it is a beutifull inviting island with many hidden treasures and greek like you have never seen before I would like to recomend it but the other good thing about it is, it is not over busy not too many english people to spoil the atmosphere it's greek perfect and simple greek. P.S anybody that feels stressed I can guarentee you will come home and feel totally refreshed saying siga siga (slowly slowly ). Hope to se the Island again very Shortly" From tracey and geoff, hull, UK
From Roger & Carol, Glos, England 19 Sep 2002 - "Just returned from Thassos (Golden Beach) after our fourth trip in 2 years. We did May/June this year (and last year), and also did September last year. All in all each time we have had nice relaxing holidays (midnight clip cloppers & door bangers apart ! ), and of all of the places we have stayed strongly recommend the Nostos Studios. Roomy, spotless and the owners are first class. As regards Tavernas we didnt stray far away from the Fedra, mainly because for various reasons we didnt enjoy any of the others!. The people that run the new Taverna (Akrogiari?) would do well to realise that people do not appreciate being propositioned as you walk past. We did try it one night and found the food OK. Perhaps the only things that make this idyll not quite 100% over the 4 visits are a) the weather - everyday either starts or ends with cloud. b) WASPS !!!!!! It really is picture postcard stuff if you ignore the scrubby bits, and the Island is remarkable. High spots being Alikes, the Monastery, Panagia and some of the views on the east coast (by Kinera (rabbit Island)). The world is a big place and this is the first time we have ever been back to the same place, so you can tell. But we are determined to try somewhere else next year (possibly Skala in Kefalonia)." From Pauline & Andy, York, UK 13 Sep 2002 - "We returned yesterday from our second holiday in succession in Scala Potamias. Despite the wasps (which were worse last October) and the biting insects we had another wonderful holiday. We stayed at Pontius Apartments this year and can not recommend it too highly, particularly the fantastic view of the bay. The owners are very friendly and their assorted livestock (including a donkey who loves posing for cameras) very entertaining. This year we decided to visit Kavala on the mainland but were rather disappointed by the new part of the city, although the castle and old district were very interesting. It's not surprising that you meet many Britons who now live on Thassos, quite simply it's paradise!" From Carolyn, Martin and Lawrence Bachell, Dorset, England 31 Aug 2002 - "We have just returned [ 28 August ] from a week on the island of Thassos and had a brilliant time.[I notice that most of the feedback is from visitors to Skala Potomias.]We stayed at Thassos town at the Villa Eden, and although the room was basic, as are all rooms in Greece, we were situated in lovely gardens . . . . . . .
From Mick & Tracey, Wakefield, West York's, UK
From Jane, Ian and Jack Simpson, Hampshire, UK 28 Aug 2002 - "We arrived back from Thassos on 27th August. Spent 2 weeks at the Dionysus Hotel in Golden Beach. The hotel was great, fantastic views and VERY clean. It was nice to have a pool as we found the beaches to be dirty and did not enjoy the ever growing mountains of fag ends deposited in the sand. We went to Aliki beach and spent a good day there . . . . .
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