Even before the tourist business began to develop, there were crafts in Thassos that provided local residents with occupation and food. Navigation Of course, the main occupation of the islanders is the profession of a sailor. This occupation is due to the location and appeared a long time ago. Long time sailors Thassos traveled to the ports of Thessaloniki, Volos, Constantinople. Swam to Egypt and Italy. Currently, the seafarers have plunged into the tourist sphere and are busy, first of all, with the catch and supplies of fresh marine products to the taverns > Weaving Weaving is also a favorite occupation of local people. This creativity occurs at home, and not in factories. Craftsmen invent new drawings, motifs, and also use traditional subjects. Pottery Pottery is popular all over Greece, including Thassos. Masters of ceramics make clay different Greek gods and goddesses, amphorae, statuettes, as well as useful things in the household. When choosing ornaments and paints of finished products, the potters are guided by the style of the island of Sifnos. Olives Olive pickers are not a profession, but a way of life. Tasovskie olives are famous all over Greece, as they have their own uniqueness and peculiarity. They can be found in supermarkets all over Greece, but try them first-hand, at Thassos. Olive gatherers have their secrets and this occupation is passed on from generation to generation. Beekeeping Beekeepers. Apiaries on Thassos are present in such quantity that provide honey and islanders and other regions of Greece. Pine honey, floral, pink, orange. The ecology of Thassos makes it possible to get a clean and delicious product that many tourists take home as a gift to themselves and their acquaintances. Tourism Currently, the most popular craft of islanders is the tourist business. These are taverns, hotels, souvenir shops, shops. The same potters, beekeepers, sailors contribute and increase their production in the tourist season. Few of today's local residents ignore the summer season on Thassos.
Useful information about Thassos:
What to bring from the island in memory - to yourself and loved ones. The most famous things of Thassos.
Where to rent a car in Thassos? List.
How much are popular Greek dishes.
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