Resorts and cities in Thassos Island region

Thassos, "emerald island", is located in the Gulf of Kavala, in northern Aegean Sea and is closest to mainland Greece (8 km).
Thassos is not too much distance Keramoti Nestos river and estuary. In its most stretched from the island measures 22 km from east to west and 26 km from north to south. It has a circumference of about 100 km, being smaller than and greater than Samotraki Rhodes.

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Skala Potamia

Skala Potamia

  Skala Potamia is a very popular beach resort located almost 15 kilometres from Thassos Town and about 32 kilometres from Skala Prinos. The beach stretches along a bay on the Northeast side of the island that is surrounded by a spectacular chain of wooded mountains including Mount Ipsario, the tallest mountain on Thassos that soars 1204 meters, or 3950 feet above sea level.  The bay offers over two kilometres of sandy beach with few small areas of rock and pebbles. The overwhleming majority of Golden Beach is pure white sand, very fine and perfect for children to play and build sand castles with.


Potos

Potos

One of the most popular Greek resorts, Potos each year attracts many tourists and is a destination appreciated especially by young people. The resort is full of visitors in July and August, when pupils and students are on vacation. In addition, in Potos wine and many young families keen to enjoy the sandy beach and enjoys swimming and various water sports. Are devoid famous clubs around the island so the nightlife is as active as in broad daylight. Potos is a state where you can not get bored. There exist beach, sea with very warm water, sand, deckchairs and umbrelutze, supermarket or market where you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables really.


Thassos Town

Thassos Town

Limenas simply means "port". The capital of the island and is commonly called "Thassos Town". It is home to the main port from which you can easily travel to and from the Greek mainland by ferry from harbor Keramoti.


Skala Rachoniou

Skala Rachoniou

Rachoniou Skala is a resort that is located between the city and the village Prinos Thassos, in the north-west of the island. The beach is very popular among tourists, although it is very large and enjoys fine sand and the water is shallow and very clear. Considering all these features, Skala beach Rachoniou may be the answer for those seeking a splendid piece of beach away from the crowds of tourists. The resort is situated at a distance of just 10 km from Limenas.


Limenas

Limenas

Thassos Town (Limenas for locals) is the capital of the island. The monuments of the ancient city with picturesque houses and modern buildings features island offers a charming atmosphere. Amphitheater ancient antique market, the Archaeological Museum, Old Port with the modern city with its cafes, bars and taverns, no doubt, will keep you busy during the holidays. In Thassos town can find post offices, banks, police stations and doctors, firefighters and pharmacies, tavernas, cafes, bars, souvenir shops. Distance to health center Prinos is 19 km. The main bus station (buses to all villages), ferry to Keramoti.


Skala Prinou

Skala Prinou

Pe partea de nord-vest a insulei este Prinos cu portul sau Skala Prinos. Nu departe de satul Prinos, pe munte sunt situate satele Micul Prinos (Mikro Kazaviti) şi Marele Prinos (Megalo Kazaviti), un frumos sat pitoresc cu case construite din piatra si cu acoperişuri placate cu piatra. Sfanta Manastire Sf. Pantelimon construita intr-un peisaj idilic este la cam 12 km. Skala Prinos şi Dasyllio (pădurea mica) sunt asezari construite pe o coasta plina de pini. Din Skala Prinos puteţi lua feribotul pentru o vizită în oraşul Kavala pe continent. Satele Rachoni şi Agios Georgios sunt construite în pădure. In satul Agios Georgios a fost crescut Mehmet Ali (1769 - 1749), care mai târziu a devenit întemeietorul dinastiei regale egiptene. Într-o vale fructuoasă, plină de măslini şi pini, s-au dezvoltat aşezările din Skala Rachoni şi Pachis. Plajele nisipoase şi apele limpezi putin adanci decoreaza aceste aşezări.


Limenaria

Limenaria

Limenaria a fost dezvoltat la începutul secolului 20, datorită necesităţii de lucrători pentru minele de minereu de fier exploatate de compania germana de Speindl şi datorita persoanelor care vin din satul medieval Kastro construit pe munte, aproape în centrul insulei. În 1922, după distrugerea Smirnei, refugiatii au sosit in acest loc şi acesta a fost un nou inceput pentru oraş. Palataki, sus pe deal, deasupra marii, a fost construit de compania germana pentru birourile necesare lor. In Limenaria putem gasi banci, oficiu postal, secţia de poliţie, taverne, baruri, cafenele şi magazine. Autobuze si taxiuri oricand doriţi.


Astris

Astris

Astris Beach is situated in the south east of the island near the village Potos. Although it is covered with sand and it has a great clean beach is not recommended for families with children in the water, the entrance is steep and the current is very strong seabed.


Kinira

Kinira

Dating from ancient times the Phoenicians, Kinira Thassos is 24 kilometers from Limenas, Thassos' capital. Beautiful resort is renowned for fishing taverns, natural charm of the landscapes and beach clean and quiet. Being on the east coast of the island, Kirin offers you the opportunity to enjoy a sunrise absolutely wonderful. Here you can find good places for accommodation, taverns with fresh fish and other goodies, and if you want to cook, you can supply at the local mini market.


Agios Ioannis Thassos

Agios Ioannis Thassos

Agios Ioannis (St. John), is a beautiful and wild beach located in a bay in the southeast of the island of Thassos, somewhere after Kinira and before Aliki.


Makryammos

Makryammos

The area is completely surrounded by green hills and mountains covered with pine trees. In the distance, you can see the marble quarries. They are only about 2 kilometers from Thassos Town and 19 km from Skala Prinos in a quiet cove. This is a beautiful beach. The water is clean and normally calm, although one can see strong waves occasionally. The beach is pure sand, no rocks, and shallow for about 50 meters. Perfect for children of all ages and is also a place where you can jump into the water at a depth safety and neighboring large pieces of white marble deThassos.


Pefkari

Pefkari

Pefkari is certainly one of the most beautiful destinations on the island, with two bays where the water is very clear, and pines grew very close to shore, creating the impression that out of the water. Many tourists prefer this beach because the area has accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets.



Golden Beach

Golden Beach

Golden Beach is situated in the town of the same name (Golden Beach), 12 km south east of Limenas, is the most desirable golden sandy beach of Thassos .Plaja has blue flag has a very well designed large crystal.


Skala Panagia

Skala Panagia

Skala Panagia is the largest beach of the island. It is 12km far from Limenas and 4km from Panagia and it is located in the eastern side of the island. The one tip of the beach in called Chrisi Akti which is a beach of Skala Potamia.


Skala Marion

Skala Marion

Skala Marion or Skala Maries is a small village on the western coast of Thassos Island. Located on the shore of the Aegean Sea, in the past era the port of the mountain village of Maries. The village borders three small bays in each of which is arranged for a book or a beach.


Trypiti Thassos

Trypiti Thassos

Tripiti is near Limenaria and surrounding landscape is one of the most impressive on the island. Although you do not have too many features, from Triple beach is very popular among tourists.


Skala Maries

Skala Maries

Skala Maries is a picturesque fishing village on the west coast of the island of Thassos, known for good food, quiet and leisure possibilities. It lies at a distance of 35 km from Limenas and 45 kilometers from the airport at Kavala.


Skala Kalirachis

Skala Kalirachis

Skala Kallirachis is a scenic coastal settlement, located 22 km southwest of Limenas, the capital of Thassos. It has a small port where many fish boats moor in summer and create a romantic atmosphere. The beach is situated around a brilliant environment. It is quite narrow and rocky and has an exotic surrounding full of lush greenery and vast plantation. Usually it doesn't get crowded. It is found a couple of kilometers away from the village of Kallirachi. In the region, there are fantastic beaches, fish taverns, restaurants and many types of accommodation.




Palio Kavala

Palio Kavala

Kavala has many beaches of unparalled beauty. They spread one after the other along the prefecture, creating a beautiful landscape of blue and satisfy all tastes, from cosmopolitan tourists to the more lone ones. Palio is 6 kilometres from Kavala. A seaside resort with many wonderful beaches with cafes and taverns for all tastes, right next to the sea. It can be reached by taking the coach to Nea Peramos


Glikadi

Glikadi

Glikadi is a beach 4km far from Limenas. It is an organized beach that is easily accessible with a parking lot for the vehicles. The beach is sandy with a few rocks before diving into the sea. The shore is surrounded by a dense forest with pine trees and the sea waters’ color is green.