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Thassos Island, is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Greece,
combining the Mediterranean
natural beauty, the excellent beaches with crystal clean water, the
remote tiny bays, the picturesque
villages with the rich history embodied in the archeological sites
and religious settlements that are
scattered through out the island.
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Getting to Thassos and esperides Sofras Hotel & Bungalows
from Kavala Airport
Since there is no airport in Thassos, the island is served by Kavala Airport (Alexander the Great)
which is situated at Chrissoupoli, 30 km east of the city of Kavala. The Kavala Airport is also located
15 km from Keramoti Port from where there is direct connection by Ferryboat to Thassos Town (or Limenas)
the main port and capital of the island. The easiest way to reach Keramoti Port from Kavala Airport
is by taxi. The usual taxi charge from Airport tol Keramoti Port is 8-10 euro.
There is a direct about 45 minutes ferry- boat connection, from Keramoti to Thassos Town (Limenas).
The price of the boat ticket is 2 euro per person and 8-10 euros per car.
For further details and Ferry -boat time schedule : www.anethferries.gr
The distance from Thassos Town Port (Limenas) untill esperides hotel&Bungalows is 3 km
on the way between Thassos Town and Prinos Village.The taxi charge from Thassos Town Port untill
esperides hotel is 5 euro.
For our visitors that would like to use the advantages of RENTING a CAR directly from
Kavala Airport, the crew of esperides hotel can arrange that hiring for them
from Kavala Port to Prinos Port
Kavala city offers a Port with direct ferry- boat connection between Kavala Port and Prinos Port.
For further details and Ferry-boat time schedule : www.anrthferries.gr
Esperides Hotel is situated on the way between Prinos Village and Thassos Town, therfore
it can be easily reached from Prinos Port as well.
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Thassos Ports
Thassos Town and Prinos Ports have regular
services to Kavala and Keramoti Ports
by high-speed passengers and car-Ferry boats as mentioned above.They offer ideal
connection for a day trip to Kavala old city and Philippoi
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esperides Hotel and local transportation system
esperides Hotel & Bungalows is being served regularly by the local bus
transportation system.
There is also bus stop named as "Esperides Hotel" bus stop a few meters infront of hotel.
Cars, bikes and bicycles are available for hiring. Taxi services are available as well.
esperides Hotel activities
esperides Hotel&Bungalows in collaboration with partner agencies organizes
different kind of activities for visitors:
CRUISES
MEETINGS
WEDDINGS
SPECIAL EVENTS
ORGANIZED GROUP TOURS
LOCAL EXCURSION & CRUISES
TRANSFERS
CAR HIRES
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An Introduction about Thassos Island, Events and Festivals:
The Archaeological Interest of Limenas
Limenas or Thassos, the island's capital on the northern shore, stands on the
site of the Ancient city. The island's illustrious past has left its mark in the
marble ruins and monuments that can still be seen today on the outskirts of
town. Among the most interesting are the Ancient Walls which encircled the
entire city (7th - 5th century BC), the Acropolis, the Agora, the Theatre, the
Temple of Pythian Apollo and the Choregic Monument in the garden of the
Sanctuary of Dionysos, to mention just a few of the attractions. Also worth
a visit, the Archaeological Museum contains pottery of various periods,
statues, architectural components and coins, among other exhibits. The
Vayi Museum In Potamia is also open to the public.
The Ancient Theatre of Limenas
The Ancient Theatre of Limenas is built inside a natural cavity of the hill and
leaning against the wall; according to Hippocrates, it must have been built
here as early as the 5th century B.C.
The beginning of the 3rd century B.C. saw the building of the scene (stage)
with a marble front. The proscenio (forestage) was dedicated by the
Thassian Lysistratos, son of Kodes, to Dionysus. A whole pillar and various
other sections of the forestage are saved to this day. Back then, the theatre
was used for theatrical and musical performances.
Later on, in the Roman era, the orchestra pit and the edolia (rows of seats)
were renovated. On several seats one can still see inscribed names, which
indicates that people used to reserve their seats.
After the 1st century A.D., the theatre was used for "hunts" and gladiatorial
combats. Among the usual combats, there were also combats between pairs
of riders. The orchestra pit was turned into an arena and, in mid-f century A.D.,
Eragoras, son of Eufrillos, raised a parapet of railings, the bottom of which
was embedded into marble slabs, to protect the audience from wild beasts.
On one of those slabs, one can still see the carved name of a benefactress,
Espani, who later on commanded in her last will and testament that hippodrome
festivities be celebrated in her memory every year in Thessaloniki.
Right around that time, the forestage also hosted figures of the highly esteemed
ancient gods: Dionysus treating his panther to the last drops of wine from a
kantharus (small vessel similar to modern glasses), the Riding Hero, Aries in his
helmet and chest armor (the first figure is currently on display in the Museum of
Limenas and the last one in the Museum of Constantinople). The kionostichia
(row of pillars) hosted, on its edges, a figure of Nemesis (created at the expense
of gladiator Evimeros, son of Dionysius), as well as some other figures, again
depicting Nemesis, created at the expense of other gladiators (two of these are
currently on display in the Museum of Constantinople).
Cultural, Musical and Folklore Festivals in Thassos
There are a number of cultural, musical and folklore festivals on Thassos
each summer. The Festival of Ancient Drama in the old theatre is the
most important. Musical events are held in the Stadium. Among the folk
celebrations, the re-enactment of a Thassos wedding at Theologos and the
events connected with the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin at Panayia
on August 15 are the most interesting.
Thassos Island is closed to ancient Theatre of Filippoi as well
where the Festival of Filippoi is taking place every year.
The programme consists of theatre performances, with plays by
Euripides, Aeschylus, Sophocles and Aristophanes, and concerts by
famous Greek singers.
Every year Festivals in Thassos and Kavala Prefecture:
June : Kazavitiana Festival in Thassos Island
5-15 July: Ethnic Festival Cosmopolis
15 July - 6 September: Filippoi – Thassos Festival
19-20 July: Cultural Events at Platamonas and Filippoi
26-27 July: Cultural Events at Saint Kosmas at Village Saint Panteleimonas
28-31 July: Events of Cultural Association Kehrokampos
27 July – 2 August: “Grapes” Celebration at Elaiohori
1-6 August: Cultural Events at Keramoti
10-14 ?ugust: Cultural Events at Municipality Orinou
27 August - 2 September: “Fotonesteia” Public events at Chrisoupoli
The Religious Interest of Thassos
Thassos Island is famous for its Religious Heritage as a well and its
Unique Monasteries one of the most well known one is the holy
Monastery of Archangelos.
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