Limenaria
Limenaria is the second largest settlement of Thassos. Many people confuse its name with Limenas - the capital because they sound alike, but Limenaria is on the southwest coast and Limenas - exactly in the opposite direction, on the north.
The town became famous in the late 19 century when the German company Speidel started excavations in the mine for ore deposits. The workers who inhabited the old mountain village of Kastro left the village because of their work in the mine and settled in Limenaria, increasing the small population. In 1925 refugees from Asia Minor arrived and the permanent inhabitants of the town increased to 2000. Today, the office of Speidel still rises on the top of a hill above the harbor and at Metallia beach tourists can see remnants of the mines.
Limenaria offers a large variety of hotels and restaurants. The promenade starts near the harbor and reaches the beach where it merges with the coastal road for cars. The beach of Limenaria is a 2km long strip of soft sand mixed with pebbles, and many hotels are located in this area. Nearby is the beach of Trypiti, known for its sea cave.
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highlights: the second largest settlement of the island, village in Thassos, North Aegean Islands, Greece