Sam na Tasosu...

Alone on Thassos

"Author of the story: Jovan Simunovački"

I've been on Thassos already in 2010, in Limenas. I was wandering by motorcycle with my ex girlfriend...

I liked the island, it is ideal for vacation and relaxation.

Summer 2011 came with a question - what should I do now? I wanted to go again to that beautiful island, but with who? When? How? When I am alone, without girlfriend. Without relationship. Alone. I didn't have

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What you can see in Thassos - I part

Following text is taken from blog "Tina thinks"... Full text, with impressions about beaches in Thassos, you can read HERE.

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This year we spent our summer vacation in Greece, on the northernmost Aegean island, Thassos. Would be enough for you to tell you that I added Thassos on my "love list" and I wish I will go there again in a couple of years? Now I understand why out of the

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Holy Mount Athos in snow

In January 2017, snow completely covered the Mount Athos ("Holy Mountain") and the monasteries. According to the Hilandar monks, it is the biggest snow in the last ten years.
Enjoy photos of the monk Dositej Hilandarac.

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Orpheus

Author of the text: Tziolas Ioannis

The archaeological site "LEIVITHRA" is located at the foothill of Mount Olympus, near Leptokarya. Orpheus was born and died there. Excavations began in 1995, and the archaeologist who launched excavations is Tziolas Ioannis.

According to mythology, Orpheus was the son of King Oeagrus and Calliope, muse of epic poetry. He was the most famous singer, musician and poet in the world. He played the lyre donated

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Saint Nicholas - protector of sailors

Saint Nicholas Day in Greece is celebrated on December 6th.

St. Nicholas is considered a protector of seafarers, fishermen, ships and sailing.

You must have noticed in Greece the chapels on the cliffs or just by the sea. They are usually dedicated to St. Nicholas and are located in places that overlook open sea.

St. Nicholas is also the protector and patron saint of the island of Thassos.

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Bottled or tap water in Greece?

In Greece as in Serbia most of the people drink tap water but some also buy bottled water. Bottled water is cheaper in Greece so even if you decide to buy it during your holidays it will not be a big expense. If you still decide to use tap water it is always good to ask the owner of the accommodation if he drinks tha water from the tap too.

We

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Greek Christmas Cookies - Melomakarona and Kourambiedes

Melomakarona and Kourambiedes are traditional Greek Christmas cookies and without them Greek house can not be imagined during the Christmas holiday season. These cookies are both popular for children and adults and they are made in large quantities every year. Housewives prepare them up to two months before Christmas. Cookies can stay fresh for a long time and they are made in large quantities. Of course, they can also be

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