For any one that is interested-we’ve just got back from Thassos having stayed in the Anastasia apartments. When we booked I couldnt find anything on these particular apartments so only had verbal recommendation. The apts were at Golden Beach and were simple and clean clean, typically Greek and we would recommend them to any one who is thinking of booking. Also we ended up eating most of the time in Finikas at night – very reasonable and good service. Stephanos next door did a good toastie at lunch time and the homemade walnut pie and icecream was to die for.

Just back today after excellent week in the Korina at Scala Potamia. Very Good Hotel.
Big news is that he wreck has gone from Golden Beach. The remaining half was there tuesday afternoon but by wednesday lunchtime had been taken over to the cliffs most of the way toward the northern headland and therefore could hardly be seen.
Great place

Posidanas Restaurant run by Vasilli on the outskirts of Thassos Town heading toward Nisteri beach is fantastic . . . . the best food we tasted on Thassos!

Just got back from 2 weeks in Thassos stayed at the Hotel kamelia Scala Potatmia very nice place. This was our 3rd visit. Favourite place to vist Aliki. Favourite place to eat the Akogryalis run by Manolas his father and his son. The Mussels Saganaki is to die for. Fedra in Golden beach is also very good try the Crepes with Aubergine. Worst meal Green Sea, my meal was cold another meal was overcooked (kleftico)but having said that had been in on a previous lunch time and had very good food so perhaps the Chef was off sick the night we visited. The tanker was still in the bay when we left 3rd September. Could someone let us know when it was eventualy towed away please?

We paid our sixth visit to Thassos on September 10th (the second time this year) and stayed for a week at the Aloe in Skala Potamia.

Having been brave enough to travel independently of the tour operators in May, we decided to repeat the exercise. We flew with MyTravel from Gatwick, landing at Kavala at 11:10 am. As soon as we retrieved our bag we went to look for a taxi and were lucky enough to negotiate a share with two very nice ladies. The taxi driver pulled out all the stops and we made the midday ferry. Consequently we were on the island by 12:45, and supping a Mythos in Megas Alexandros by 1:30.

Now, for anyone who read my previous note, it’s important to note that the ferry now comes into the port and not the town, so the bus stop is not nearby. It’s about a 15 minute walk into the town from the port. However, there are taxis at the port.

If you do want to travel independently and can’t get on a package flight, it is possible to get flights to Kavala on various airlines via stopovers in various Eurpean cities eg Munich, or Amsterdam, or Milan, or Vienna depending on the airline. The cheapest flight I found cost about £195, but due to the stopover the journey time is longer than the package flights. Failing this you can fly to Athens (I found Easyjet to be the cheapest) and there are two flights to Kavala every day costing about 60 Euros. I found all this information on the internet at eBookers and the Easyjet and Olympic Airways sites.

Just returned from holiday staying at Ioannis Golden Beach Hotel, Chrissi Ammoudia (Golden Beach). Quite a quiet resort but has several good tavernas for eating out. Tried Golden Sand, Fedra, Sitoris and Viglis amongst others. Would recommend Sitoris for value and friendliness and Viglis for fabulous views and excellent meals (try the stefado).

Accommodation at Ionnis was average. Hotel looked impressive enough from the road and it was clean etc but the staff would benefit from a customer care course – they were not the friendliest of hosts (with the exception of the young lady on reception who was always pleasant and helpful). Tried to use the bar on our returns in the evening but it was not welcoming at all. In the end we took a bottle of wine up to our room and sat on our balcony watching the world go by and playing cards. Room was not air conditioned and hire of fan at 7000 drachma per week is an absolute must. Breakfasts were very poor even by continental standards. Better off sticking to toast and marmalade.

Do use the local bus service – it’s an education in itself. All credit to the drivers who manouvre the vehicle through Panagia. Take a tip – if the bus breaks down on your return from visiting Panagia – do not attempt to walk back (4 Km downhill) – we did and still have the blisters to show for it.

On the whole a lovely holiday which took some getting used to – a hire car is useful if only for a couple of days – the coastal road is excellent.

Last comment has to be about Eric’s bar – we spent a couple of afternoons there. On our first visit during our first week he readily welcomed us, inviting us to use the pool. Spent a very pleasant few hours there. We went again the day before we had to come home – he remembered us and was happy to pose for pictures.

Would recommend Thassos for a relaxing holiday – probably would not appeal to teenagers looking for nightlife / entertainment. More suited for couples or those with very young children.