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Prinos is one of the largest villages of Thassos and is located just four kilometres from the ferry port of Skala Prinos.
The village is built like an amphitheatre, into a hill at the entrance of the valley which leads to the higher mountain villages of Kazaviti.
A popular year-round attraction that is the only one of its kind on Thassos, for visitors and residents from all around the island, is an outdoor market (bazaar). It takes place in the town's open square every Monday morning. Visitors can obtain excellent quality fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts, pickles and preserves, curtains, cushions, bedding and towels, kitchen items and all clothing and footwear at great prices, and at the same time enjoy a unique lively atmosphere.
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Prinos
Prinos is one of the largest villages of Thassos and is located just four kilometres from the ferry port of Skala Prinos.
The village is built like an amphitheatre, into a hill at the entrance of the valley which leads to the higher mountain villages of Kazaviti.
A popular year-round attraction that is the only one of its kind on Thassos, for visitors and residents from all around the island, is an outdoor market (bazaar). It takes place in the town's open square every Monday morning. Visitors can obtain excellent quality fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts, pickles and preserves, curtains, cushions, bedding and towels, kitchen items and all clothing and footwear at great prices, and at the same time enjoy a unique lively atmosphere.
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Monday Local Market
Thassos market day is Monday and the market is in Prinos and is open from about 8am to 1pm.
There are market counters with clothes, fruits and vegetables, a smaller selection of dried and dairy products, linens, curtains, but also olive oil and homemade olive products, honey...
The market is small and there is no great choice of clothes or other things, but the prices of fruits and vegetables are slightly lower than the supermarkets.
It is very difficult to find parking near the market on Mondays, so we recommend you go early.
All in all, you do not miss anything significant if you do not