ATTRACTIONS

Anyone lucky enough to visit the Emerald Island will find plenty to see and do. For a start, the impressive traditional settlements in the villages of Theologos and Limenaria.

In Potamia, the visitor can see the folk museum and the Byzantine churches of Saint Nikolas and Saint Dimitrios. A visit to the island’s capital is a wonderful chance to see the archeological museum and the magnificent ancient Theatre of Limenas, that every summer houses the Cultural Festival of Filippi.

Visitors can enjoy delicious seafood and other specialties of the Mediterranean cuisine, in the traditional Greek taverns. Those with a sweet tooth must taste the famous honey of Thassos, homemade bagels, and the traditional sweets, made with nuts, figs and honey.

The peace and quite of the Emerald Island offers tired visitors a welcome, refreshing break from their busy lives.