What is Thasos known for?

Thassos island is known from ancient times for its termae making it a climatic and balneoclimateric resort area. Thasos’s economy relies on timber (it is rich in forests), marble quarries, olive oil and honey. Tourism has also become important since the 1960s, although not to the level of other Greek islands.

Where is the island of Thasos?

Greece
Thasos, Modern Greek Thásos, Latin Thasus, large, wooded island of the northernmost Aegean Sea, northeastern Greece.

When did Macedonia invade Greece?

Expansion of Macedonia under Philip II

Date	359–336 BC
Location	Thrace, Illyria, Greece, Asia Minor
Result	Macedonia expands to dominate Ancient Greece and the southern Balkans

How many people live on Thassos?

The population of Thassos is 13,765 permanent residents.

Is Thassos a nice island?

Due to its lush greenery, Thassos is a wonderful island for hiking. In fact, many hiking paths cross Mount Ipsarion, the largest mountain on the island.

What is Thassos stone?

Thassos marble is renowned as being the whitest natural marble in the world. Its purity and crystal-like appearance is unmatched, and its quarry is rugged. As with all natural stones, the veining patterns can vary, and it is common to see a pale gray webbing effect throughout.

Who expanded the Greek empire?

Alexander the Great
Although king of ancient Macedonia for less than 13 years, Alexander the Great changed the course of history. One of the world’s greatest military generals, he created a vast empire that stretched from Macedonia to Egypt and from Greece to part of India. This allowed for Hellenistic culture to become widespread.

Does Thassos have an airport?

Pretty Thassos It’s all very quiet and traditional here – which means there’s no airport on Thassos itself. Instead, you can fly from the UK to Kavala, then hop on a ferry to reach your final destination. The average flight time from London is around three and a half hours long.

How big is Thassos?

146.8 mi²Thasos / Area

Is Thassos expensive?

Thassos has a reputation for being among the most affordable Greek Islands, but we found some things to be more expensive than expected, at least during the peak of the season – last week of July.