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Most beaches in Thassos have been awarded with the Blue Flag and almost all of them are organized with excellent facilities. The coast is within easy reach, and there are many taverns and cafes to satisfy and delight guests. Some secluded beaches are accessible only by the sea.

- BEACHES -

San Antonio beach San Antonio beach is a long sandy beach with a shallow, clear water and golden sand, and is the extension of Potos city beach. There are several beach bars, taverns and luxury hotels along the beach. Sunbeds on the beach are free of charge, but it is preferred to order a snack or drink. The little old church of Saint Antonio is up to the hill, which is nice to visit.

Potos Beach Another sandy beach with crystal clear blue waters and amazing sunset is the Potos Beach. It is the most popular beach οn the south, and there you can find several beach bars, taverns and shops. You are entitled to the right to have free admission to our beach bar Crystal Blue, which is 4-5 minutes on foot, from Sissy Suites. In this excellent location, you can enjoy your day by swimming, sunbathing and having fabulous drinks, cocktails and snacks! Free parking is included, in case you want to use your car.

Rosogremos beach Rosogremos beach is a sandy coast, just only 1,5 km from Potos beach. It’s a large beach with a shallow, clear, blue water. Sunbeds on the beach are free of charge, but we suggest you, to order a snack or drink.

Pefkari beach Pefkari beach is a very impressive beach with clear blue water and many trees around. Sunbeds on the beach are free of charge, but we advise you to order a snack or drink.

Astris beach Astris beach is the perfect place for a beach choice and not so crowded. It is located very closed to other popular beaches like Potos, Roso Gremos, Limenaria, Pefkari and Notos. The water is clean and there are a lot of taverns and coffee places.

Agios Vasilios beach Agios Vasilios beach is in the north side of the island. Agios Vasilios beach is a very quiet beach with crystal clear, shallow waters, which is an ideal choice for families, even with very young children.

Agios Ioannis beach Agios Ioannis beach is located in the southeastern part of the island, between Alykes and Kinira. The seawater is amazing and very clear and there are umbrellas and sunbeds for sun bathing. When you get there, you can visit the church of Agios Ioannis.

La Scala Beach La Scala Beach is located 3 km in the north west side of the island Thassos. It is a trendy cosmopolitan beach, with sandy beach and we promise you unique moments of comfort and relaxation. There is a nice high-class beach bar, in which they can offer you snack and drinks all day and night.

Alyki Beach Alyki beach is the most beautiful beach, with 2 bays on the island. Alyki beach is a 2-side beach, and both places have very clear water. The first side has many restaurants and is visible from the highway. The second beach is near the archaeological sites. Sunbeds on the beach are free of charge, but you can order a snack or drink.

Vathi Beach Vathi Beach is located in the northeastern part on the island and 8 km from Limenas. There you can see a magnificent beach, which has very blue turquoise water and bright fine sand. It is not an organized quite beach, so has no sunbeds or showers. You can access to the beach by taxi, by boat or via Makryammos road.

Giola Giola is located in the region of Astris, but the place is unknown and access is difficult. The distance from the main road is about 2 km. You can drive to get there, but after a point, you have to walk 15 minutes to get there. It is a beautiful natural lagoon, which is carved into the rocks and the swimmers can dive into the clear waters. Giola is a beautiful natural pool, a major attraction for thousands of tourists every year. The sea waves helps water being crystal clear in Giola. In this rock pool Giola, the water is deep, salty, and warm, so it is more pleasant to swim. The height of the rocks is 8-9 metres so this is make it safer for diving.

Nisteri beach Nisteri beach is located 1,5 km from Limenas. It is a small beach and the sea has blue, shallow and clear waters. It is an amazing place to relax. There is plenty of car parking space in this area.

Glykadi Beach Glykadi Beach is located 5km away from Limenas. There you can find a white sandy beach and there are several pine trees around, so you can feel the fresh atmosphere it gives special moments of enjoyable swimming and diving to the visitor.

Glyfada Beach Glyfada Beach is located on Thassos, only 3km away from Limenas. It is a very quiet beach with shallow water, not organized and not so crowded even in high season.

Glyfoneri Beach Glyfoneri Beach is located 8 km from Limenas, in the northwestern part of Thassos, next to Pachis beach. It is a small, sandy and pine-covered beach, with clear shallow waters and perfect sand.

Papalimani Beach Papalimani Beach is a small beach and located 3 km from Limenas on the north part of Thassos. The depth is shallow, seawater is clear turquoise, not organised and has nice natural beautiful scenery.

Thymonia beach Thymonia bay is located closed to Giola. It is a natural beautiful beach, with blue green water. There you can see pebbles, small rocks, and still not organized.

Kalami beach Kalami is located in the southern part of Thassos in the Astris area, next to the Giola. Kalami beach is ideal for swimming and underwater fishing because there are a lot of stones and pebbles.

Koinira beach Koinira beach is a long beautiful beach with calm clear water. The beach is not organized so there are not umbrellas and sun beds.

Livadi beach Livadi beach is located in a quiet and peaceful area next to the Monastery of Archangel Michael and very close to Aliki beach. Olive trees surround the beach; there is a shallow water and a lot of free space that you can entertain ball or rackets.

Limanaki beach Limanaki beach is famous for wonderful crystal clear waters and perfectly organized beach It is located at the north part of Thassos island.

Limenaria Beach Limenaria Beach is located in the southwestern side of the island, 3 km from Potos beach. It is a large coastline, well organized, with white sand, pebbles and crystal clear blue waters. There are several taverns, cake shops and beach bars.

Makryammos beach Makryammos is located 2km from Limenas and is the only beach where you have to pay entrance fee. The cost is 3 euros per person and children are free of charge. It Is a beautifully big land with a sandy beach, bungalows, swimming pools, amusement park and is the ideal place for families with children.

Metalia beach Metalia beach is located in Limenaria village behind of Palataki monument. It Is a sandy beach with blue clear water and not so crowded.

Notos beach Notos beach is located in the south part of Thassos near the coast of Potos, Agios Antonios and Rosogremos. It is a small sandy beach and path to it is very steep. Seawater is very clear and there are umbrellas, sun beds, and beach bar.

Paradise beach Paradise beach is the famous beach with tropical shallow water, huge waves, and white sand! It really reminds you of Hawaii with an exotic beauty. It is an ideal beach for children to play in a turquoise clear water and golden sand.

Pachis beach Pachis beach located on the north part of the island, near Limenas. Everybody knows this beach with the white sand, crystal blue shallow water and many water sports. It is a popular organized long sandy beach with umbrellas and sunbeds and many pine trees around so there is a plenty of natural shadow.

Saliara-Marble beach Saliara (Marble) beach is an exotic small beach with very small white pebbles, golden sand, crystal clear shallow waters and an organized beach bar where you can find sun beds, umbrellas, snacks and drinks. It is located near Limenas, closed to Makryammos beach.

Salonikios beach The Salonikios coast is located just outside of Astris only 3km far away from the main road. It is an organized beach with a plenty of trees, natural shadow and clear water, which is different color from other beaches. You can reach to the beach by motorbike or car but you have to drive through a dusty road. There are a lot of beautiful rocks and amazing sunset.

Skala Kallirachis beach Skala Kallirachis beach is located on the west side of the island, 22 km from Limenas. It is a quiet a small, beach with shallow water, and no so crowded.

Skala Marion Beach There are three beaches on the southwestern part of the island, in the village of Skala Marion. The first is the beautiful harbor, the second is in Platana, and the third is the organized beach of Atspa. All of the beaches are excellent and have crystal shallow waters. There are several good restaurants and fresh fish.

Prinos beach Prinos beach is located 15 km from Limenas. Seawater is shallow with turquoise color and sand is white and soft.

Skala Rachoni beach The beautiful beach of Skala Rachoni is only 12 km far from Limenas. There are not many visitors so this is the reason beach is so quiet. There are a couple of restaurants around, to enjoy ouzo and traditional little plates and fresh fish. Waters are crystal clear and calm, and there is plenty of natural shade.

Sotiros Beach On the west coast of the island, just 20 kilometers from Limenas, is located Sotiros Beach. It is a small-organized beach with clean waters and the place is developing in recent years. There are several restaurants and supermarkets.

Trypiti beach Just a few meters outside Limenaria, is located Trypiti, where you can enjoy the sea, the sun and several sea games. The beach is very long with some parts organized and some parts not organized so visitors can easily choose what suits them more. There are many restaurants, beach bars, and luxury hotels. It has green clear water, a lot of sand and some stones.

Maries Bemba beach At the old port in the village, Maries is located a beach called Bemba. It is an organized coast with umbrellas and sunbeds, has clear water and amazing sunset. Snacks and drinks are available from beach bars. There is a beach volleyball facility as well.

Golden Beach One of the longest beaches on the island is the Golden Beach, near Limenas, Panagia, Potamia. The beach has golden sand, and the sea has clear blue shallow waters. The Community camping located on this coast. There are many restaurants, taverns, coffee shops, supermarkets etc. It is an organized beach.

Atspas Beach Atspas Beach is located outside of the village Skala Maries It is a small beautiful organized beach and umbrellas can be used by ordering a drink or food. You will find clear blue water, and a relaxing atmosphere, which is ideal for vacation.

Psili Ammos beach Amazing beach with a clear waters and white golden sand is the beach Psili Ammos. Located 1 km from Rosogremmos beach and 3 km from Potos beach. Young people love this coast, because it combines water sports and nice beach bars with loud music. It is an organized beach, with some restaurants that always have fresh fish.

Arsanas beach Just below the Livadi beach and very close to St. Archangel Michael monastery located the Arsanas beach. It is 15 km from Potos beach. To reach the coast you have to park on the road and walk down a steep path, which is not suggested for children. Arsanas is not organized beach, and is not so crowded. Water is crystal blue color.

Schinos Beach Schinos Beach is located to the west and is a very quiet beach ideal for visitors who loves natural wild life. The beach is pebbly and the sand is very fine and white.

Fari beach Fari beach located to the southwest of Thassos. In Fari bay, there are many pine trees. Seawater is crystal and is the ideal place to explore the bottom of the sea.

- ACTIVITIES -

Horse Riding In the two villages of Thassos, in Prinos (north) and in Theologos (south), you can enjoy the activity of riding. The installations are open all year, and specialist teachers are always at your disposal to teach you how to ride horses. People with disabilities can also be taught (AME).

Jeep Safari 4x4 With a trip to the island, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the magic of nature. A lot of springs with crystal clear waters, hills, high mountains, and pine forests will impress you.

Boat Tours / daily cruises in Thassos There are boat tours every day during the 6 hours so you can see the most beautiful beaches on Thassos You can dive in crystal clear waters, jump on board, swim, fishing and enjoy the sunny days. Breakfast and lunch are served on board during cruises

Water Sports You can enjoy water sports on the organized beaches on Thassos,playing with water bikes,ringo, parachute in the sea water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, inflatable games and the famous banana.

Diving Thassos has many diving schools with the necessary equipment to enjoy interesting diving. The staff are available to guide you to explore bottom of the sea.

Road Race "Tour Of Thassos" At a distance of 90 kilometers, the Tour of Thassos race, takes place every year The starting point and end of the race is the coast of San Antonio in the village of Potos.

Hiking Thassos is an island of great interest in hiking, especially in the cooler months of May,June,September, and October. It has a wonderful route where you come across springs, pine forests, hills, and picturesque paths. Interesting is the 7 kilometres route to climb to the highest mountain on the island, Ypsario. Interesting points are: Potos Kastri, Fragma Maries Genna, Theologos Potos Lakos Dipotamos, Agios Apostolos Kastro, Theologos Ipsarion Potamia Kaggelia, Kalirahi Metamorfosi Sotiros, Panagia Potamia Profitis Ilias, Ipsario, Rahoni, Kazaviti, Agia Kiriaki Mayros Lakos Koinoira Vlahos, Theologos Monastrery Mihael Archagell

Cycling The ring road of Thassos is 100 kilometers. Cyclists can discover the organized, unorganized, and private beaches as well as routes to reach the mountain forest. The International Thassos Bike Week it starts and finish on the coast of San Antonio at Potos village where the awards are given to the winners. Fishing

Fresh fish Fishermen everywhere in Thassos, on such beautiful beaches, can find rocks for good fishing. Sea on the island is rich in fish, and seafood (lobster, octopus, sea bream, squid).

- THE SITES WE RECOMMEND TO VISIT -

The emerald island of Thassos belongs to the northern part of the Aegean Sea and east of Thrace, meeting the requirements of every visitor who wants to know it. The enchanting beaches with blue waters and lush forests highlight the island’s natural wealth. Finally, Thassos is famous for its cultural environment.

Archaeological Museum In Thassos the most famous and important for Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, an archaeological museum was built in 1935 and renovated in 1999. There are 18 halls within the 2376 sqm exhibition with collections and 1700 objects from the 7th century BC to the 7th century. A.D. In the basement of the museum, there are ruins not visible from the Roman and Classical periods, but visible. The most important exhibits are Kouros (3.5 meters high), Pegasus, statues of men and women, Hadrian’s statue, many coins, as well as many sculpture and pottery masterpieces.

Archangel Michael Monastery The Archangel Michael Monastery is the largest monastery on the island of Thassos and is located 33km from the village of Limenas. Overlooking Mount Athos and the Aegean Sea, it is built on a large rock on the cliff. Here are kept nails from the crucifixion of Christ and a piece of the Holy Hull. In 1974, a nun came to the monastery where they worked and after many donations by the faithful, the monastery acquired a large fortune. It is now a unique women’s monastery, dependent on the Athos monastery of Filotheos.

Drakotrypa cave in Panagia In the village of Panagia, an adventure lover will find the unique cave of Drakos, popularly known as Drakotrypa. Its unparalleled underground beauty, as well as the amazing route to it will amaze every visitor. The walls of the cave are considered art by the locals, who argue that nature gave them this unique cave, although there are no longer the stalagmites and stalactites that it used to have.Stalactites and stalagmites mimic the shape of a dragon!

Cave in Rahoni Besides the cave of Drakotrypa in Panagia, the cave in the village of Rachoni is also interesting.

The cave of Panagia Panagouda Next to the Church of the Virgin Mary, which celebrates August 15 in the village of Maries, is the Panagia Panagouda Cave. A Turkish man, preaching for the treatment of his disabled wife and wanting to honor the Virgin Mary in 1813, he built the church. In 1800, locals found the magnificent image of Our Lady in a swamp. The cave with the holy shrine invites the faithful to worship.

Sanctuary of Dioscorus The temple of Dioskouroi is dedicated to Dioskouroi and two three-aisled basilicas of the 5th century. A.D. It is located in Alyki, which is one of the busiest beaches of Thassos.

Castle settlement in Limenaria Kastro, a mountainous settlement, northeast of Limenaria, at an altitude of 450 meters above sea level. Due to its location, the inhabitants remained protected from pirate looting over time. Its name derives from the ruins of a castle that existed here since ancient times. A Genoese Jacob Gatelluzzi in the years of the Frankish rule built the castle on a mountain peak after the Byzantine Emperor Emmanuel II Paleologos first conferred on him the island of Lesvos and Thassos in 1414. The Gattelussi family who ruled Thassos for 40 years. The Church of Agios Athanasios, a monument protected by the Greek state, is located in the center of the village of Kastro. There are no permanent residents in the Kastro today.

Palace in Limenaria At the port, located in the center of the village of Limenaria and on a rocky promontory at the sea, is the majestic “Palataki“, a two-storey preserved building. Influenced by Central European currents, the narrow sides are raised by 2 turrets and are rectangular in shape. It was built in 1903/4 as the management building of the German company Speidel. The German company then operated the Thassos mines from 1903/4 to 1963.

Folklore Museum of Limenaria Several traditional costumes and professional tools are on display at the Folklore Museum of Limenaria. The museum as well as the local Limassol Cultural Association “Kastro”, are housed in the old community building

Folklore Museum of Theologos In a traditional theological house, in the two-storey mansion of the Hatzigiorgis family, the folklore museum of Theologos, was formed. The mayor who was Hatzigiorgis announced the revolution against the Turks in 1821. The museum exhibits household items, traditional costumes, loom, and traditional professional and household tools.

Folklore Museum of Kallirachi The renovated residence (1740) of a captain with traditional textiles and furniture houses the Folklore Museum of Kallirachi. The art exhibits feature paintings with paintings and nautical photographs transferred to the island from the Kavala Maritime Museum.

Acropolis, Archaeological Site in Port of Thassos Above the ancient market at a height of 137 meters on the first hill is the Acropolis Archaeological Site. The marble fortified walls of the Acropolis kept the city’s wealth as a treasury. The ancient temple of Athena dates to the beginning of the 5th century and appears on the second peak. The Sanctuary of Pan dominates the highest third peak. Climbing to the top you can enjoy the magical view of the sea and the lush landscape.

Ancient Market in Limenas In 1948-1955, excavations made by the Archaeological School of France discovered the ancient market of Thassos. In the 4th century BC, construction began in the 2nd century BC. We have its completion. The ancient market of Thassos is the religious, political, commercial center of the island and the heart of the ancient city. It was developed towards the sea and the 3 gates provided access to the port of that time.

Ancient Theater in Limenas The ancient theater of Thassos is located high on a hilltop in Limenas. The orchestra, part of the stage, the hollow of the theater, and the lanes, were discovered in 1921 by the first French archaeological school. In the 1st century AD, the orchestra was transformed into an arena and the space was used for duels. The marble facade was built in the early 3rd century BC. And the foreground was dedicated to Dionysus. Today, 2000 spectators can enjoy panoramic views of many concerts and spectacular performances organized by the Thassos Festival.

Ancient Military Port of Thassos The small port in the village of Limenas was the Military Port of the ancient city at that time, where it was surrounded by two circular towers. The ancient port of Thassos was transformed into a commercial port during the early Christian period. Three gates provided seafarers with access to the port.

Ancient Thassos Commercial Port Just next to the present carnival in the area of Evreokastro, Limenas is the commercial port of ancient Thassos. It communicated with the market through gates and was protected by a semicircular defense tower. In the 7th century BC, its use has ceased and there are still visible pieces beneath the surface of the sea at a distance of one meter.

Ancient Conservatory The ancient market is connected with the ancient conservatory, which is also located in Limenas. It was built in the time of Hadrian in 2 AD century. The ancient theater has the same characteristics as the ancient conservatory, as the orchestra covers 2/3 of the circle. The first 3 rows of viewers are still preserved today.

Alyki Archaeological Site Just 32 kilometers from Limenas, southeast of Thassos, you can see the two bay of Alyki. It is a peninsula of great archaeological interest. There lies the ancient white marble quarry. From the Archaic period to the Byzantine years, the marble quarry was in operation. It had a large population, a large port and in the 7th century BC, a sanctuary dedicated to the god Apollo was founded on its eastern side. Many sailors left the names of their lovers and theirs engraved on the steps of the sanctuary. In the ancient settlement of Alyki, the places of worship of the pilgrims were the ruins of the 5th century. A well-preserved Kouros in the Istanbul Museum was found in excavations in 1896. It is believed that after a major earthquake, the Alykes were abandoned.

Jewish castle (Evreokastro) In Limenas village, near the Acropolis and Ancient Theater, is located Jewish castle (Evreokastro). In the area you will see some ancient and the chapel of the Holy Apostoles. Evreokastro is a few meters above the sea and the sunset from this spot is magnificent.

Holy Monastery of Saint Panteleimon Following a rural road and after passing the mountain village of Kazaviti, you will see the monastery of St. Panteleimon at the top. In the courtyard of the monastery is the miraculous cave with the holy water. We celebrate Saint every year on July 27 with liturgy and march through the mountains. It was built in 1843 and became a monastery in 1987.

Holy Monastery of the Dormition of the Virgin The miraculous icon of Virgin Mary, which is celebrated on August 15, is kept for pilgrimage to the Holy Monastery of the Dormition of the Virgin on a hill between the two villages of Maries and Skala Maries. Inside the monastery is the rock that springs up in the sanctuary.

Holy Temple of the Dormition of the Virgin With the financial assistance of the residents of Thassos and Vatopedi Monastery in 1831, the church of the Virgin Mary was built from the ruins of ancient temples where numerous plaques and stones were found. The iconostasis was completed in 1881 and the height of the church reached 18 meters. Prepare a watermelon after the Divine Liturgy. To the faithful on August 15 at the feast of Virgin Mary.

Church of St. Nicholas The church of Saint Nicholas (patron sailor) was built in 835 AD on the ruins of ancient buildings.

Church of St. Athanasius In the mountainous rocky village of Kastro is the church of Agios Athanasios. In 1804 within 40 days, the inhabitants of the village with the permission of the Sultan reconstructed the church. The Saint is celebrated every year on January 18, giving life to the village. The church, which is one of the oldest churches on the island, is open every Saturday last Saturday.

Metalleia The metalleia, which was started in 1905 by a German company called Speidel, was an old iron-working factory. After 7 years, in 1912, in the wake of World War I, mining was discontinued, but in 1925 Vielle Montagne, which was again discontinued in 1930 due to financial failure, reopened us. The mining area is rich in silver, lead and cadmium. In 1957, the mines passed into the hands of a Greek company but again after 6 years we have their permanent sailing discontinued. Outdoors today there are outdoor artworks, pebble beach, and white sand.

Museum of Famous Vagi In the village of Potamia in an old school building located the famous Vagi Museum which was inaugurated in 1981 Vagis was born on January 14, 1894 in Potamia, his father was from Thassos and his mother from Hydra. He died in March 1965 in New York but was buried in Potamia. In the museum there are 15 paintings and 98 sculptures. At the age of 19, she immigrated to New York where he studied sculpture at Beaux Arts Institute. In 1964 his works exhibited in Thassos.

Stone Bridges On the island of Thassos there is a stone bridge to Theologos, which facilitated the move from Theologos to Astrida. There are several bridges in Kallirachi, which were used to connect Kakirachi to the present Kallirachi, and to transport water to the square.

Tarsanas, Skala Potamias Tarsanas was a fishing refuge for the monks of Mount Athos. Today it is a center for cultural events.

Kalogeriko Kalogeriko, a 19th-century two-storey building, is located in Limenas in the old port. It belongs to the municipality of the island and is a center of cultural events.

Lake & Waterfalls The small Lake on Thassos is located in the village of Maries. It is surrounded by dense pine trees, many benches and kiosks. This is an artificial lake where you can relax, but keep in mind that swimming, fishing and camping are forbidden. There are nearby Waterfalls that make the scenery amazing!

Traditional mountain village of Theologos The goat and many local meats on the skewer can be enjoyed in taverns with traditional music in the mountain village of Theologos. The village owes its picturesque appearance to traditional stone mansions with flowered courtyards and stunning views.

Mountain village Kazaviti In the area of Prinos and heading towards the mountain we meet the Grand Prinos or the Grand Kazaviti, where scattered on the slope we will see many taverns and mansions. Nature is magic.

Ipsario The highest mountain peak, Ipsario (1204 meters), covers 70% of the island’s total area. The mountaineering shelter at the top can accommodate hikers. When the weather is nice and clear, you can see from the top the coasts of Macedonia, the Dardanelles, Samothraki, Lemnos and Mount Athos. Chestnut, fir, plane trees, pine trees and many olive trees are planted at the foot of the mountain.