Discover Ormos Prinou

When looking for a holiday rental in Ormos Prinou, the arrival ports on Thasos provide a useful point of reference: ferries from Kavala arrive at the port of Skala Prinou, while ferries from Keramoti reach Limenas. Regular ferries run between Keramoti and Limenas; the crossing takes about 40 minutes. There are also regular connections between Kavala and Prinos, with a crossing time of about 1 hour and 20 minutes. These times are approximate; check the timetable before travelling.

Harbor, season, and history in Skala Prinou

Skala Prinou has many hotels, rental rooms, and restaurants that stay open throughout the summer season. A working traditional shipyard is located on the beach near the harbor. Small and large ships and boats wait there to be repaired. The Thasos military airfield in Skala Prinou was used by the Allies between 1916 and 1919—a further historical connection for this port town.

Beach and trails: nearby and wider region

Dasyllio 2 Beach is close to the destination on the northwest coast of Thasos, at the western edge of the Gulf of Prinos, and faces northwest. The Olive and Olive Oil Museum is a 20-minute walk from the port of Skala Prinou and offers insights into local products. Walking time may vary depending on the route and conditions.

In the wider region around Ormos Prinou, the Maries–Prinos route is recommended for hiking or mountain biking. There are also numerous trails for walks of ecological and cultural interest. Thasos also has hiking trails for all ages and fitness levels; conditions on individual trails may vary by season.

Archaeology and culture on Thasos

The archaeological site of Aliki includes the remains of a temple dedicated to Apollo and the ruins of two early Christian basilicas dating from the 5th century AD. It is located beside Aliki Beach in southeastern Thasos. Marble was quarried and exported at the ancient quarry of Aliki from the Archaic period through the Roman occupation and into Byzantine times.

In Limenas, the 3.5 km-long historic trail passes through the ancient city of Thasos, on whose site Limenas was built. The ancient Agora was the political, social, religious, and economic center of ancient Thasos. The Archaeological Museum of Thasos houses artifacts from the Paleolithic period as well as from the Roman and Byzantine eras. The ancient theater of Thasos is the venue for the annual Ancient Drama Festival; check specific event dates in advance.

Olive oil tradition and travel planning

Thasos is known for Throuba olives and extra virgin olive oil. In Panagia, the Sotirelis Olive Oil Museum is housed in a traditional olive press that operated from 1915 to 2007 and was then converted into a working museum. These different highlights can help with your planning: you can decide whether to focus more on harbor and shipyard history in Skala Prinou, hiking trails on Thasos, or archaeology and regional products.

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For the main travel overview: Thasos.