THE EMERALD OF THE THRACIAN SEA

Thassos Island, Greece

In Thassos, the island of the Sirens, the choices are as many as the colours. The blue of the sea, the green of the pine trees, the golden sand, the blue of the sky they all create the best choice for your summer holidays. Into the North Aegean, a Greek island with emerald waters, pine trees and exotic beaches invites you to learn its secrets.

According to mythology, Thassos was discovered thanks to one of Zeus’s many erotic adventures. When Zeus, transformed into a bull, and stole Europe, the daughter of the king Anegora, he asked the sons of Phoenix; Kilika and Cadmus, as well as from Thassos, his grandson, to seek her. During his search, Thassos found the island. Being fascinated by the unparalleled beauty of the island and unable to return back without Europe, he decided to stay permanently on the island.

Being fascinated by the unparalleled beauty of the island and unable to return back without Europe, he decided to stay permanently on the island. According to another legend, Hercules donated Thassos to Sthenelos and Alcaios, the two sons of King Androgeus of Paros. Thassos is located across the coast of Eastern Macedonia. It is a verdant island with wonderful beaches and it combines the mountain and the sea. The island is known for its ancient culture and its local products.

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