Aethria Hotel

Set in gardens and surrounded by palm trees, Aethria is built in a contemporary style with some traditional Greek touches. The breakfast room has floor-to-ceiling windows and there’s a sun terrace overlooking the gardens where you can relax with a drink. Aethria is a short stroll from the centre of Thassos Town where you’ll find a sandy beach, as well as family-run tavernas, waterfront restaurants and traditional gift shops. The town is also noted for its historical ruins, archaeological sites and ancient hilltop theatre.. You can spend your days by Aethria’s swimming pool. The tiled pool area has views of the distant mountains, which are covered in forests, steep hiking trails and abundant wildlife. There’s a poolside bar with a terracotta-tiled roof and outdoor seating. It serves soft and alcoholic drinks as well as simple snacks. You’ll find a children’s playground in the hotel’s gardens. You’ll be able to visit Thassos’ busy weekly market, which is filled with stalls selling local produce including honey, olive oil and ouzo. The hotel is within driving distance of Thassos’ scenic northern and western coasts, where you’ll find beaches overlooking the Aegean Sea towards the Greek mainland. You could also venture out to Mount Ipsarion, which is the highest mountain on the island.

Food & Drink

Aethria has a breakfast room that offers a morning buffet. The pool bar serves alcoholic and soft drinks, coffee and tea, snacks and simple meals throughout the day. You can eat and drink at poolside tables or on your lounger. There’s a canopied area for those seeking shade.

• Pool bar. Serves simple dishes.
• Breakfast room Breakfast (08:00-10:00).

Pool & Beach

• Outdoor pool. Unheated.
• Sun loungers at the pool
• Parasols at the pool

Activities

The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court with equipment for hire. There’s also a small, grassy play area for younger guests.

• Playground (small)
• Tennis court, extra charge
• Tennis equipment, extra charge

Location

Aethria sits on a tree-lined road. It’s a 300m walk to the centre of Thassos Town and 800m to the nearest beach. You’ll find bars, restaurants and shops next to the beach. Thassos Town’s old harbour is filled with boats and has regular ferries to the mainland town of Keramoti. You can explore the beaches and coves around the island, including Golden Beach which is widely regarded as one of the best beaches in Greece. The Archangelos Monastery is a 37km drive away. It sits on the summit of a cliff and has views of the surrounding coastline.

• Type of area: Near the beach
• Ground levels in the immediate hotel area: on an incline
• Traffic: light
• Distance to airport: 20 km (Kavala)
• Nearest centre: 300 m (Thassos Town)
• Nearest main centre: 300 m (Thassos Town)
• Nearest beach: 800 m (Thassos beach)

Rooms

Rooms are simply decorated with neutral walls and tiled floors. Each has Wi-Fi, satellite TV, air conditioning and a balcony or terrace. In the rooms:

• Wi-Fi
• Individually-controlled air conditioning
• Balcony
• Single beds in selected rooms (in selected rooms)
• Queen-size bed in selected rooms (in selected rooms)
• Extra bed type: single bed
• Cots
• Number of cots available in the hotel: 2
• Fridge
• TV with international channels
• Phone
• Shower

Packages

Options:

• Bed & Breakfast

Key Information

Taxes and fees Please note you’ll need to pay a Tourist Tax locally at this accommodation.

• Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
• Property built in 1990
• 2 floor/s
• 50 rooms
• Reception (24 hours)
• Safe in reception, extra charge