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Κάστρο: Το αρχαιότερο χωριό της Θάσου

Kastro: The oldest village of Thassos

The island is famous for its beaches and rich nature but has much more to offer you

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The village of Kastro of Thassos escapes from the norms that want the beloved island to be famous, mainly, for its beaches and, of course, for the dense vegetation – elements that classify it as a top summer destination. Thassos is a place where visitors will encounter history and archaeological findings scattered across the island and generously on display in some parts. The mainland hides beautiful surprises, and the villages offer dynamics to the island for holidays outside the summer.

Kastro: The oldest village of Thassos

Thassos: Kastro Village
In the village of Kastro of Thassos, it is as if time has stopped

The village of Kastro is high on this list as it is the oldest village on the island; it has something to tell us.
An atmospheric place in a location that caresses the eye. Built at an altitude of 500 meters, it overlooks the island. It is located northeast of Limenaria towards the center of the island, and took its name from the castle that had been built – with its wall dating back to 1403.
That is, more than 6 centuries. It managed to survive those difficult years because it is not visible from the sea, which offered it a natural defense, as it was not a target of pirates for attacks and looting.

Kastro Village - Thassos
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return to today, the village of Kastro seems to live at its own pace, as if time has stopped in the past.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the Castle of Thassos began to be deserted. The inhabitants left it and chose the coastal areas of the island as they offered more opportunities. In recent years, in the oldest village of Thassos, something seems to be moving. The old houses were reconstructed, and today they are used as holiday homes, giving life mainly during the summer months. Thassos: Kastro villageOne of the places worth visiting when the traveler is in the Castle is the church of Agios Athanasios, built in 1804 in just 40 days. For its construction, stones from the castle wall were used.

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Το χωριό Κάστρο βρίσκεται βορειοανατολικά των Λιμεναρίων προς το κέντρο του νησιού, χτισμένο σε υψόμετρο 500 μέτρων. Η τοποθεσία του του προσφέρει θέα σε όλο το νησί και δεν είναι ορατό από την θάλασσα.

Το Κάστρο είναι το αρχαιότερο χωριό της Θάσου γιατί έχει ιστορία που χρονολογείται τουλάχιστον 6 αιώνες πίσω. Το τείχος του κάστρου από το οποίο πήρε το όνομά του χρονολογείται από το 1403.

Το Κάστρο κατάφερε να επιβιώσει διότι δεν ήταν ορατό από την θάλασσα, γεγονός που του πρόσφερε φυσική άμυνα. Δεν ήταν στόχος των πειρατών για επιθέσεις και λεηλασίες λόγω της απόκρυφης τοποθεσίας του.

Ο ναός του Αγίου Αθανασίου είναι ένα σημαντικό μνημείο που χτίστηκε το 1804 σε μόλις 40 ημέρες. Για την κατασκευή του χρησιμοποιήθηκαν πέτρες από το τείχος του κάστρου και αποτελεί μια από τις κύριες ελκυστικότητες του χωριού.

Στις αρχές του 20ού αιώνα, το Κάστρο άρχισε να ερημώνει καθώς οι κάτοικοι μετακόμιζαν στις παράκτιες περιοχές για περισσότερες ευκαιρίες. Τα τελευταία χρόνια, τα παλαιά σπίτια έχουν ανακατασκευαστεί και χρησιμοποιούνται ως εξοχικές κατοικίες, ζώντας κυρίως τους καλοκαιρινούς μήνες.

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