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Holiday House Villa Karavousi on Thassos island in Greece, for 2 - 6 persons.A traditional Macedonian house, an imposing landmark building, erected at the upper periphery of the village more than a century ago. Solid walls of stone and clay with a roof construction of white-washed, openly visible beams, the roof covered by stone slate.Large lofty balcony – fully roofed and further sheltered by a side wall and a stone/clay half-wall in front, with a marvelous panorama view down the valley towards the sea and the mountains beyond, in a westerly direction (sunset). Below, on the ground floor level, but elevated above the land in front, a well sheltered veranda, again with a wide view towards west. Further seating areas in the sideward's and backwards gardens on three terraces of land with lush greenery, vine pergolas and fruit trees. On the ground floor the dining / seating room with direct access to the large kitchen and to the veranda in front. Heating facility for the cooler seasons (oven for burning wood). All the traditional fittings and the historic character of the house have been carefully preserved. Very quiet location. Direct access to the natural landscape above the house. |
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Access on Thassos:The mountain village of Kazaviti on Thassos island is situated 4 kilometres inland at the end of a wide green valley. The access road branches off the island’s ring road within the settlement of Prinos, at a sharp bend to the right: there the road to Kazaviti continued straight on, passes several shops and then gently ascends the valley. Past the settlement of Mikro Chorio until reaching the steep drive way into the village of Kazaviti (=Ano or Megalo Prinos), just before the end of the asphalt road.Parking facilities at the central parking area just below the main square. Ferry boat lines:From the port of Kavala on the mainland there are regular car ferry connections to Skala Prinou on Thassos island. The crossing takes app. 1 ½ hours. The distance from Skala Prinou to Kazaviti via Prinos is 7 kilometres. From Kavala there is also a hydrofoil (“dolphin”) service to Skala Prinou (only passengers, no cars). Crossing time 30 minutes. A further car ferry service operates between the mainland port of Keramoti and Limenas on Thassos. Keramoti is the nearest sea port from Kavala airport. Crossing time 30 minutes. Driving distance on Thassos from Limenas to Kazaviti is 23 kilometres.Here you find the seasonally changing ferry boat time tables. Flight Connections:Charter flights from the UK to Kavala airport operate frequently all over the tourist season. It might be cheaper, though, to book a flight to Thessaloniki and drive to Kavala by rented car, app. 1 ½ hours, or by bus (departure every full hour, 11 € one way, app 2 ½ hours).Here you find the airline links. Car rentalSpecial car rental conditions for booked guests of our holiday houses are available at Potos Rent a Car.Car pick up at Thessaloniki or Kavala airports. |
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| (exchanging the photos may take a short while) Additional photos: Holiday house Karavousi, Kazaviti on Thassos island, Nature in Greece , seasons |
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