Thassos, famous in antiquity for its gold and marble, lies just off the coast of Eastern Macedonia (6 km or 4 miles). Its wooded mountain scenery, its creeks and bathing beaches as well as its excellent hotels make it a delightful island resort for holidays.The island which covers about 380 sq. km. is
composed of marble and gray green gneiss.
The
marble ridge of Mt. Ypsari rises out of the surrounding uplands to
a height of 1003 m (3291 feet). Ample rainfall in autumn and winter
sustains the luxuriant vegetation which clothes the landscape. There
are several sorts of pine tree : sea pines, Aleppo pines and Corsican
pines; also olives, walnut and even poplars.
