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About Thassos -
Touring Thassos
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 Click Here to plan your trip in Theologos | The historically-rich village of Theologos stands 220 meters above sea level, in the mountains of Thassos just 10 kilometres Northeast of Potos. It is 55 kilometres from Thassos Town and 38 kilometres from the port in Skala Prinos.
Theologos was once Thassos' major market place and also the location of the island’s government during the Turkish Occupation from 1455 till 1813 and later the Egyptian rule between 1813 and 1902. The history of the village goes back much farther before that though. It lived through the Byzantine Era during which it was given its name and it also contains remnants of the past far before that. Theologos, until the last century, was the most important village on the island, being both the economic and political center of Thassos. |
 This beautiful mountain village is located almost at the heart of Thassos The houses are traditional Macedonian style with charming architecture and roofs made from stone. Looking at the old houses and buildings gives the town's visitors an idea of the simplicity of life people lived here for hundreds and hundreds of years. It is a very unique and picturesque village which is why the Greek government declared it a cultural capital in 1979, which limits construction and reconstruction of any new and already existing homes and buildings to certain standards and criteria, in order to help maintain the historical and cultural value of the town.
Although Theologos is much less in importance today than it was before, it does maintain the local government seat that represents the villages of Theologos, Potos, Pefkari, Psili Ammos, Astris, Alyki and Kinira. Many of the most beautiful beaches on the island are within this area. The population in this area is about 2000 inhabitants.
|  Walking through the streets gives you a taste of history  The architecture has not changed much throughout time |
 This bridge is hundreds of years old | Theologos is a traditional village that retains the tradition and culture of the past. When you visit Thassos, Theologos is a must on your list of places to see and visit. You will feel as if you have stepped back into time and experience Greek culture at its finest. In the summer, the majority of the local people work in tourism related businesses. In winter they are busy harvesting their olives, producing olive related products, wine, ouzo, tsipouro, jellies and jams, sweets, honey and products made of honey, hand crafted goods and fishing. |
One point of interest here is The Church of Agios Dimitrios which was built in 1803. The church has a carved wooden altar screen that took many years to complete. It depicts scenes from the Old and New Testaments. Also In a central point of the village you can see the mansion of the old Thassian chieftain Chatzigeorgis, which is a marvelous complex of buildings that is now the cultural association's folkloric museum. You should have at least one meal at a local taverna in Theologos. You will enjoy traditional Greek cuisine at its best. Most of the tavernas in Theologos use only foods and spices that are grown in Theologos. From the grilled lamb to the salad vegetables, it all comes from here. Enjoy the local red and white wines, ouzo and tsipouro with your meal. Everything fresh from the village farms and gardens, night or day, your meal will be great and you’ll probally be back for another. |  A spring that quietly flows outside of the village |
 The Folklore Museum has interesting relics to see | Every year there is a reenactment of a traditional wedding and everyone involved are dressed in the traditional clothes of that period. There is traditional dancing and much more to be seen and experienced. There are small shops that sell olives, olive oil, spiced olive oils, olive related products, wine, ouzo, tsipouro, jellies and jams, sweets, honey and honey products, and hand crafted goods that were produced in Theologos. Some of these products you will find only in Theologos and nowhere else. They are all packaged in unique bottles and jars that make them just as beautiful to look at as they are good to eat. |
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