About 11 km from the capital of Thassos, on the slopes of its highest mountain, Ipsaro (1203 m) is a small mountain village of Potamia. This is a traditional Greek village is located in a wonderfully scenic location. Residents Potami mainly engaged in farming, and also engaged in the tourism sector.

Potamia is immersed in the greenery of traditional stone houses, mazes of narrow streets, several beautiful churches, amazing atmosphere of peace and tranquility and, of course, the hospitality and warmth of the locals. Here you will find a small but decent selection of hotels and apartments. Delight and local taverns and cafes with excellent traditional cuisine.

You should definitely visit the main attraction of Potami – Vagis Museum dedicated to the native of Thasos Greek-American sculptor Polygnotos the Vagis (this is a very well-known American sculptor, whose works are represented in several American museums). Here is a wonderful collection of works of art of the twentieth century.

One of the roads leads from Potami up into the mountains, offering in its path truly stunning scenery. Lovers of long walks will be able to rise to Ipsaro from the top of which offers stunning panoramic views of the island and the boundless sea.

On the coast just 3 km from Potami is a port town and popular resort of Thassos – Skala of Potamia with well-developed tourist infrastructure and a beautiful beach area. There is also the famous "Golden beach" - the winner of the blue flag of UNESCO.