Sotiras Thasos
Sotiras is a small mountainous village built amphitheatrically at an altitude of 300m. It is 22km far from Limenas and 3km from its Skala. It was inhabited by miners in the past and by residents of Katirahi. However, over the years, the houses have been remote and only a few people have remained there.
The village has traditional houses with narrow paved with slabs alleys without having access by car. In the village square, under the planes, you will meet a marble faucet constructed in 1890.The view from the village to the sea is incredible!
The village maintained a good relationship with Athos(Agio Oros). The Holy Temple of Sotiros was built in 1890 and the chancel screen was made by monks from Athos(Agio Oros).
Skala Sotiras Thasos
Skala Sotiras is a coastal village at the western part of the island and its distance from Limenas is 20 km. Excavations that took place on the hill of Prophet Elias brought into appearance ancient findings since 2500 B.C. The reconstruction of the village began after 1976 and this village comprises the harbor of the mountainous village called Sotiras. The area is dominated by olive oil trees and until 1963 there were 2 olive oil presses.
Skala Sotiras Beach Thasos
Skala Sotiros is the beach of the homonymous island with clear, transparent and shoal waters.
It is easily accessible and is located in the western part of Thassos, 20km from Limenas.
Special thanks to thassos-view.com for photos and texts.
