Well – that’s it – our 2026 holidays to Greece are over! It has been a very enjoyable 2 weeks. Plenty of time at the swimming pool, and on the beaches of Northern Greece. But all good things come to an end and today we have returned home. Continue Reading
Back in the car, it took us a total of 3 hours to drive back to Thess (including stopping time). A swim was needed after that. Part of the poolside bar complex was closed for the setup of a “private function”. We could still swim – just had to swim at one end. We could still eat in the evening -just at one end. Which we did. Continue Reading
So we moved on and went back to Potos Beach. Or rather, the end which is actually known as San Antonio Beach. We’ve not spent nearly as much time there as we should have done – it is a nice beach, soft sand, nice and shallow, easy to get in and out – and crucially plenty of space! Continue Reading
We went out for dinner earlier than usual this evening so we could eat while watching the sun set over the sea. Continue Reading
Sometimes it takes a few days of a holiday to get round to the place right on your doorstep. Today, after another visit to Skala Marion, we finally made time for Potos Beach: A swim with Mum, a view of the Holy Mountain and a sunset worth staying for. Continue Reading
The sun felt particularly intense today. It was only when I settled down on the beach that I realised why: there wasn’t a breath of wind. Without even the slightest breeze coming in from the Aegean, there was nothing to take the edge off the heat. Continue Reading
At 2pm we decided to go out for the afternoon; We got in the car and headed for Θυμωνιά (Thymonia), a beach about 20 minutes drive away (just before Aliki, a well known beach on the island – but Thymonia is not as busy). Continue Reading
I had a lovely time swimming in the calm, very clear water – sunbathing, swimming again. I walked over the headland in to the main village for a little wander, then back to the beach for a final swim before getting back in the car to return to Potos. Continue Reading
The last time I was on Thassos was when I drove myself, the whole way, in my car from England – I am quite used to getting on and off Greek ferries. Being directed to go down the ramp from the main car deck to the lower deck, didn’t phase me at all. We call this the “Thunderbird” because the ramp pops up out of the deck, muck like the takeoff ramp for Thunderbird 2! Continue Reading
Παραλία Κακούδια – Kakoudia Beach – about 2 km from Ιερισσός (Ierissos) – is one we went to last time we stayed here 4 years ago. Its a lovely sandy beach, with a quiet beach bar, and plenty of parking. Continue Reading