OUR LOCAL AREA
Nearest Banks and Cash Point.
There is an ATM (Emporiki Bank) down at the Port,
Skala Prinos. The nearest bank is in Thassos Town.
Local Restaurants.
There are tavernas located along the
waterfront in Skala Prinou, in Prinos and wonderful
traditional tavernas at the mountain stone made
village Kazaviti.
Amenities.
There are pharmacies in Prinos
village and on the main road between Skala Rahoni
and Skala Prinou. There are small supermarkets and
some more shops in the centre of Skala Prinou.
There are also bakeries in Prinos, small
supermarkets, horticultura, car repair, DIY stores,
PC repair, Hair salons, Carpenters, Souvenirs, Meat
markets and international Press.
Bars
You can also walk into Skala Prinou
and enjoy a drink at one of the bars and cafes. Also
in Prinos are cafes and kafeneio.
Local Transport
The bus stop is close to the Port and
links Skala Prinou with Thassos Town, Prinos and the
south of the
island. Cars rentals and bicycles are
in Skala Prinos. (Potos, Hertz, Avis, Europcar)
Beaches
There is a beach at Skala Prinou and
more beaches at Skala Rahoni and Pachis Beach.
Places of interest
Prinos village is worth visiting
especially to see the market. Skala Prinou has daily
ferries to Kavala which is a
beautiful city with a pretty
seafront, a castle and lots of tavernas and shops.
There is also an olive oil Museum, olive oil
production and fabrication, honey association with
direct sales where you can buy 100% local products
and tsipouro distilleries.
Market
Prinos Market is every Monday in the
morning. There are clothing stalls, fantastic fruit
and vegetables stores. You will also find local
produce such as the locally made honey and olive
oil, olives, sweets, herbs etc.
Walks
There are some good walks in the area, between the
olive groves or at the mountains, starting from
Prinos or Kazaviti. A nice walk is from Skala Prinos
to Prinos, parallel to main road, which leads to
Prinos through the olive trees and is recommended
for a visit to Prinos especially on Monday for the
Bazar.
Recommended walks.
