Prinos on Thasos: Olive Oil and Village Market

Prinos is one of the largest villages on Thasos. Two specific points of interest lead directly into the village: the Olive Oil Museum, whose exhibits explore olive oil production on Thasos over several centuries, and an open-air market in the village square. The market takes place every Monday morning. In Prinos, a long-standing cultural and historical theme and a specific weekly rhythm come together.

Olive Oil and Products from Thasos

Thasos is known for Throuba olives and extra virgin olive oil. Other local products highlighted for visitors on the island include Throumbes olives, extra virgin olive oil with low acidity, local honey and traditional sweets. Together with the museum exhibits in Prinos, these offer a specific connection between olive oil production and regional products. If you also take culture and culinary traditions into account when choosing a holiday apartment, this focus gives you a reason to consider Prinos as a base for your stay on Thasos.

The Market's Weekly Rhythm

The open-air market takes place on Monday mornings in Prinos village square. Unlike the museum's subject matter, it is tied to a specific day of the week. If you would like to plan a visit to the market during your stay, make note of the day and confirm locally before travelling in case local arrangements change.

Getting to Prinos

Regular ferries operate between Kavala and Prinos; the crossing takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. For comparison, regular ferries also operate between Keramoti and Limenas, and that crossing takes approximately 40 minutes. These are different port pairs with different approximate crossing times. Check the timetable and current schedules before travelling, as the stated duration may change.

Thasos on an Island-Wide Scale: Nature and Culture

Organised excursions, mountain hikes and nature activities are available on Thasos throughout the year. Many walking routes focus on ecological and cultural points of interest; there are also hiking trails for all ages and fitness levels. Trail conditions can vary by season, so it is sensible to check them before setting out on a particular hike. The 1,204-metre summit of Mount Ipsarion offers views of the coastal settlement of Skala Potamia and Golden Beach; visibility depends on the weather. Scuba diving is available at Pefkari, and boat trips from Thasos take visitors to the island's most remote beaches. On Thasos, walks through the landscape and experiences on the water offer different ways to explore.

The archaeological site of Aliki in southeast Thasos lies next to Aliki Beach. It includes the remains of a temple dedicated to Apollo and the ruins of two early Christian basilicas dating from the 5th century AD. Marble was quarried and exported at the ancient quarry of Aliki from the Archaic period through the Roman occupation and into Byzantine times. The site's history ranges from religious buildings to marble extraction.

The Ancient Agora was the political, social, religious and economic centre of ancient Thasos. In Limenas, a 3.5-kilometre historical route passes through the ancient city, on whose site Limenas was built; trail conditions may change. The Ancient Theatre of Thasos hosts the annual Ancient Drama Festival, whose programme may vary. These examples offer different perspectives on the island's history: the central square of ancient life, a route through the ancient city and a recurring cultural event.

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For the overview of the wider destination: Thasos.