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Many people earn their living with tourism, farming and fishing, the main industry however is mining. Thasos has some lead and zinc deposits, but it is most famous for its extensive deposits of marble. The layers are up to 500 metres thick.
The easiest way to get to Thasos is by boat from Kavala on the
Greek mainland. It’s a 1.5 hour trip. There is a ferry from
Keramoti as well.
Things to see on Thasos: Not much to be honest. There are a few temple
ruins in the south, the old town in the capitol Limenas – the
port is there as well – a number of churches and monasteries,
the village Kastro up in the mountains (a nice hike) and last
but not least the famous marble quarries.
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