Limenas, Greece Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

LIMÉNAS (also signposted as Limín or Thássos) is the island's capital, though not the only port. Kavála-based ferries stop down the coast at Skála Prínou, with a KTEL bus always on hand to meet arrivals. The town, though largely modern, is partly redeemed by its picturesque fishing harbour and the substantial remains of the ancient city which appear above and below the streets. With its mineral wealth and safe harbour, ancient Thassos prospered from Classical to Roman times. The largest excavated area is the agora, a little way back from the fishing harbour. The site (free) … more »