Thassos is the northernmost Greek island in the Aegean Sea.
It is only 10 kilometers from the mainland southeast of the town of Kavala.
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The island is mountainous built mainly of marbles. It rises up to 1046 meters above the sea level. It's coasts are mostly rocky, but there are narrow bays with small beaches.

Our trip heads to the southern part of the island, which is the most interesting location for kayaking. To the west coast there are small cliffs and beaches on the coast. Here they are more accessible, formed by warm-colored conglomerates.

To the east the conglomerates turn into limestone. Cracked and corroded by weathering and surf, they form strange shapes, rock crevices and caves. We will look into them, entering with the kayaks.

Further to the east the coast changes into white marble cliffs, which here and there exceed 100 meters.
We paddle beneath them to the beautiful coastal village of Aliki.

Season: from March to November.

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Program:
We set off from Sofia with the van on the first day - provisionally Friday-morning. The trip to Keramoti, takes about 5 hours, then a brief voyage to the island by ferry. After arriving there, we stay in camping Pefkari Beach. In the evening we will make the first kayaking along the island. We go kayaking near the camping and the aim is to get familiar with the rowing technique and the management of the kayak.

Over the next two days we will go kayaking to the most interesting places along the coast of Thassos. We will paddle under  the cliffs, you'll go in the water caves, we will stop on the beaches for a swim in the sea.
On Sunday afternoon we set off back to the mainland and Bulgaria. Arrival in Sofia will be late.

Caution: In case of bad weather conditions, the plan can be changed.

Along the way we provide:
- Guide
- Equipment: kayaks and everything needed for paddling
- And of course - training for those who need it.
- Transport.
What you need:
- Tent, sleeping bag, insulated sleeping mat
- Flashlight or headlight
- Water and food during the journey
- Clothes suitable for the season and weather forecast
It’s mandatory to take with yourselves a second set of clothes, just in case it is wet.

We recommend wearing as well:
- Sunglasses, hat and suncream
- Camera