Thasos Island. A secret paradise for your holidays!

Thasos or Thassos (Greek: Θάσος) is a Greek island, geographically part of the North Aegean Sea, but administratively part of the Kavala regional unit. It is the northernmost Greek island, and 12th largest by area. Thasos is also the name of the largest town of the island (officially known as Limenas Thasou, "Port of Thasos"), situated at the northern side, opposite the mainland and about 10 kilometres (6 mi) from Keramoti. (source wikipedia.com)

How to get there:

Kavala Airport is the most convenient airport in order to be close to Thasos but most of the times the flight prices are extremely expensive. Then from here you should drive to Keramoti or to take a taxi to drive you to Kavala port, then take the boat and travel to Thasos. Thasos island requires a car if you want to explore it. Public buses are not convenient.  An alternative way is to flight to Makedonia International Airport (Thessaloniki) and then to drive to the previous mentioned ports. 

Thasos is serving by 2 ports. More specifically: 

1. From Keramoti port to Limenas Port (Thassos Town) is the shorter, faster, cheaper, more popular and most frequent route with a journey time of just 40 minutes.
2. From Kavala port to Skala Prinos Prinos at the west side off the island

New Airline Company "Germania" flies direct to Greek Islands from Switzerland and Germany

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Germania Flug AG is a new Airline Company, headquartered in Glattbrugg near Zurich was founded in August 2014. The goal was to introduce a high-quality product that meets the needs and requirements of the demanding Swiss market. The Germania Fluggesellschaft mbH has been known in the German and other markets for almost 30 years for its premium service, excellent quality and high level of safety and reliability. The same concept of values is important for Germania Flug AG in the Swiss market.

Both Companies serves direct flies mainly to Crete/Heraklion, Corfu, Kos, Rhodes and only from Hamburg Airport there is a direct fly to Santorini - Thira.  For more information I provide you below the flights per departure airport! Enjoy and do not forget to compare prices at Skyscanner.com

Germania Flug AG offers direct flies to Greece. Here are the details:

From Zurich Airport (ZRH) direct flies to:
1. Crete/Heraklion (HER)
2. Kos (KGS)
3. Rhodes (RHO)

Germania Fluggesellschaft mbH offers direct flies to Greece. Here are the details:

From Bremen Airport (BRE) direct flies to:
1. Corfu (CFU)
2. Crete/Heraklion (HER)
3. Kos (KGS)
4. Rhodes (RHO)

From Dresden Airport (DRS) direct flies

Greece among the top countries of the Trip Advisor Travelers Choice 2016 Awards!

Again this year Greece is among the top 10 countries based on the Trip Advisor Travelers Choice 2016.

More specifically here are the categories:

1. Top 10 Islands — World: Santorini holds the 2nd position. 

Some things to do in Santorini:

1. Hiking Trail Fira - Oia

2. Visit Akrotiri Archaeological Site
3. For those who loves wines do not forget to visit Santo Winery
4. Eat fresh fish at Amoudi Bay (under Oia)
5. Visit the Red Beach (Akrotiri Area). Take with you good shoes - no flipflops!

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2. Top 25 Beaches - Word: Elafonissi Beach (Crete) holds the 13th  position

Some things to do in Elafonissi Beach:
1. Visit the Chrisoskalitissa Monastery
2. Suitable for those who loves serf!
3. Elafonissi Island is a Natura 2000 protected area.
4. Ideal for children. Near the “breaking” point of the peninsula, the water does not exceed 1m, creating a small lagoon.

Elafonissi is located 76km west of Chania and 5km south of Chrysoskalitisa Monastery, in the southwesternmost point of Crete.

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3. Top 25 Hotels - World. In this category there are 2 Greek hotels:

On the 5th place is the "Achtis Hotel".
Achtis Hotel is a boutique hotel in Afytos village, Halkidiki - Kassandra area. The space is dominated by stone constructions with traditional materials and fine furniture’s. The design of the facilities and the range of services aim to comfort convenience and relaxation for vacation. The hotel is available 24 hours, offering information about accommodation and movement.

To find the best prices for booking a room in Achtis Hotel click here


On the 12th place is the "Canaves Oia Hotel". Canaves Oia Hotel is in Santorini - Oia village. Ir is one of the most luxury hotels in Santorini. Inviting, inspiring and elegantly classic suites and contemporary facilities, entice guest to experience luxury accommodation beyond comparison in the best luxury hotel in Oia Santorini. All hotel suites are freshly renovated and elegantly decorated in a dazzling white, minimal manner, featuring private verandas, al fresco dining areas and breathtaking views to the Caldera and the Aegean Sea.

To find the best prices for your accomodation in Canaves Oia Hotel click here

Qatar Airways: Special flight offers from Athens until today!!!!

Qatar Airways announces special offers that end today, 9th of May 2016, flying from Athens to many international destinations among them Abu Dhabi, Bangkok, Beijing, Cape Town, Dubai, etc.

Travel duration: Form 9th of May 2016 - 5th of May 2017.

Prices starts from 360 Euro. More info here: http://www.qatarairways.com/gr/el/special-offers.page?

Edelweiss Airlines flies direct from Zurich to Crete!!

Edelweiss Airlines announces direct flights from Zurich to Crete and mainly to Heraklion, Kazantzakis International Airport.

Edelweiss Airlines flies five times a week and during the high season (May to October) daily directly to Heraklion. Prices starts from CHF 249. 

Crete is a spontaneous getaway! Find your best hotel in Crete.

Hellenic Seaways announces the Thessaloniki - Sporades route

A fast connection between Thessaloniki and the Sporades islands will begin on 16th June 2016 and wil be operating until 25th September 2016.

Hellenic Seaways, in response to passenger requests, will be operating this route withFlying Cat 4, a fast catamaran type highspeed vessel which can accommodate up to 440 passengers and reach a speed of 40 knots, completing the journey between Thessaloniki and the Sporades islands in less than three hours.

More specifically, the route will operate 7 days a week, departing Thessaloniki at 09:00 and reaching Skopelos, Alonnisos and Skiathos. The return journey will take place daily at 19:10,  arriving at Thessaloniki at 22:45. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday a stop at Glossa port in Skopelos will be included in the itinerary.

Mr. A,. Agapitos, C.E.O. of Hellenic Seaways, on the occasion of the launch of the route, said: " We are happy to be reopening this route after two years and hope that Greek as well as international travellers will be taking advantage of the daily connection between Thessaloniki and the Sporades islands, both for day trips and for longer stays. We are working together with Thessaloniki authorities to increase the connectivity of the second largest Greek city with the islands of the N.E. Aegean with fast, safe and luxurious boats that offer the high quality services for which we continually strive."