This June will be our 8th time to holiday at Golden Beach,and we look forward to it now as much as ever.In fact we know the place so well, each time we go,we love it more.
For us, our holiday begins the moment we leave Kavala Airport,as the smooth transfer by coach,and then ferry to our resort is delightful.
The first thing we do on arrival is to have an ice cold beer at Fedra,where we usually stay,and say “Hi”to Niko and his family and all the staff.
We have been to many other places on holiday,but always come back to Thassos where we’re glad to say not much has changed in almost 20 years.
Roll on June…..

The island most probably took its name from the Phoenician Thassos.

According to mythology, he came to the island with Cadmus in search of his sister Europa who had been abducted by Zeus, who had appeared in the form of a bull.

After much searching and disappointment, Cadmus received a prophecy from the Oracle at Delphi, and returned to the Aegean to build the town of Thebes.

Thassos was enchanted by the beauty and breathtaking sunsets of the island which would take his name and decided to stay.

He stayed there with his men, founded settlements and employed the locals in exploiting the gold mines, principally situated on the eastern side of the island.

Colonisation by the Phoenicians is recorded by Herodotus as being around 1600 – 1500 BC, and these records are now considered the most accurate indication available.

We recommend the Steki Taverna and accommodation to everyone who loves great Greek food and friendly, quality service. Katerina and Jorgos make you feel at home and look after you very well. We have stayed with them twice and will do again on our next visit to the island. The last time was a couple of years ago and we still keep in touch with them.