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Thassos island, Greece

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April 27th 2014
A piney bright green island, with dreamlike beaches. It is the diamond of Nothern Aegean sea and offers magic images to the visitors. Picturesque, small villages, hospitable people, accessible beaches but also impressive wild rocks… the island is a real small paradise. Thassos is touristically organised, with hospitable inhabitants, traditional products, such as honey, and many options for swimm ... read more

Europe » Greece » North Aegean » Thasos

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Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more