Thassos, often called “the green island”, boasts fertile soil and a favourable climate, which create ideal conditions for growing a wide range of crops.
Olive trees are an inseparable part of the Thassos landscape and play an important role in the local economy and culture. The centuries-old olive groves produce olive oil of renowned quality – with a delicate taste and a golden colour, appreciated by gourmets all over the world.
The green island
Delicate taste, golden colour
Pine, thyme, orange blossom
Citrus fruit, apricots, peaches, figs, pomegranates
Thassos is famous for its honey, which is considered one of the best in Greece. Thanks to the island’s rich flora with aromatic herbs and wild flowers, Thassos bees produce honey with a unique taste and aroma.
Visitors can taste different kinds of honey, for example pine forest honey, thyme honey or orange blossom honey.
You will find honey and other local produce at roadside stalls, in the mountain villages and at the market in Prinos.
Beekeeping has a long history on Thassos and is an integral part of the local culture. Beekeepers follow traditional methods of keeping bees and making honey, which are passed down from generation to generation.
Visitors have the chance to visit local apiaries, learn about how honey is made and buy fresh honey directly from the beekeepers.
The best souvenir – fresh honey bought directly from local beekeepers.
The fertile soil and favourable climate make it possible to grow a wide range of fruit and vegetables. Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons and grapefruit thrive on the island, as do apricots, peaches, figs and pomegranates.
Vegetable gardens offer tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, aubergines and courgettes, which form the basis of many traditional Greek dishes. More in the article Thassos food.
Every Monday morning – fresh fruit, vegetables and cheese from local producers.
Growing vines has a long tradition on Thassos going back to antiquity – Thassos wine was part of the wealth of the ancient island. The island boasts several vineyards that produce wines with a distinctive taste and aroma, which go perfectly with the local cuisine.
The island is looking for a balance between the two sectors and supports sustainable development.
The article Resorts on Thassos will help you decide where to stay on Thassos.
Thanks to its lush vegetation, pine forests and olive groves.
For example pine, thyme or orange blossom honey.
Olives, vines, citrus fruit, apricots, peaches, figs, pomegranates and vegetables.
Directly from the beekeepers, at stalls and at the market in Prinos.
Thassos is an island where agriculture and tourism go hand in hand – and where everyone takes a little taste of it home.
