Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Metalia and Palataki in Limenaria, Thassos

The beach of Metalia stretches golden and "seducing" under the galleries erected by the German company Speidel in 1903. in order to quarry the iron deposits of the island. The quarries facilities stand still while the accumulated red and black solidified iron dust creates a weird scenery. The "Little Palace" or Palataki as locals call i is an impressive edifice that dominates the pine-clad hill and functioned as seat of the company. On the right of the elevation lies the little harbour with the mole and the caiques. Its inlet surrounds a small beach, while its edge is protected bu lower hill. From Palataki a shortcut passes trough lush vegetation and after crossing the little wooden bridge leads to Limenaria.

Path with stairs to the Palataki


























Path in the shade of pine trees.
























Palataki



Bench in front of Palataki and beautiful view at Limenaria.






Limenaria again...

Cactus around Palataki.




View at Metalia beach and old mine.
Metalia beach between funels.
The only bar on the beach.
At the beach...
Wild ravine behind Palataki. Ideal for nudists...









Rock ideal for jumping in the sea.



















...and romantic evenings at Metalia beach...
with view at Athos in the distance...



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