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 Krambousa where the food is superb - try the Thassian chicken - and the welcome is always warm. It's open all year round, so if it's good enough for the locals . . . . say no more. We also frequent the taverna M Alexandros which is run by Alex, his mum and dad and his brother (when he's not in the army!). It has an extensive menu to suit all tastes. Their tzatziki is freshly made by Alex's mum and you will not taste any better.

I would also recommend Akrogiali which is a small taverna situated on the beach on the way towards Golden Beach. It is quite distinctive with its blue painted chairs. Manolos the owner is great and cannot do enough for you. The food is good, especially the fish, and he has a nice twist to the traditional serving of bread - it's toasted and spread with olive oil and herbs. Also try his local wines from the barrel. The white has a slight taste of retsina but don't be put off - it's delicious, and the red is very fruity.

Also worth a mention is the Votsalo snack bar run by a lady called Smarro. She does a great English breakfast and being right on the beach it's really handy to wander up to for a snack and a beer at lunchtime. It's right next to the Cronos bar, which is run by her husband Vasilis. This is very popular because he has a big screen TV and shows all the major sporting events and he also has an excellent selection of music on record and CD to enjoy when you're sipping your after dinner cocktails.

We found a great taverna in Thassos Town (Limenas) last year called MOYSES (pronounced Mousses). Seek it out. The food is excellent and plentiful, the service is great, the waiters are great fun and there are regular bouzouki nights. It faces the sea and my wife was entranced by the glorious sunsets. Consequently it is very popular, so don't be surprised if you have to wait for a table, but don't give up - it's well worth it.

Do I sound enthusiastic about Thassos? You bet. I just can't wait until we're back there again on 21 May.