Best beaches in Thasos

Best Beaches in Thassos

Thassos features a diverse coastline characterized by marble-infused sands, pine forests, and archaeological sites. This selection includes Saliara, famous for its white marble pebbles, and Aliki, where ancient marble quarries and Byzantine basilicas sit adjacent to the shore. The island offers expansive sandy stretches like Skala Potamias and Paradise Beach, known for its surf, alongside secluded pebbly coves like Salonikios. Many locations, such as Metalia Beach, offer unique industrial history, while others provide shallow, calm waters protected by natural bays.

Best Beaches in Thassos — Map

A

paradise beach

Sandy beach known for its consistent waves and a designated clothing-optional area at the southern end. It is surrounded by dense pine forests.

B

Saliara

Also known as Marble Beach, it is covered in small white marble pebbles from the nearby quarry, which gives the water a bright turquoise color.

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C

Psili Ammos

Fine-sand beach on the southern coast featuring shallow waters and a backdrop of olive groves.

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D

Makriammos

A sandy bay within a private resort, featuring shallow water and surrounding pine-covered hills.

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E

Kalami

A small, quiet cove with a mix of pebbles and sand, located near the Aliki archaeological site.

F

Aliki

One of two adjacent bays featuring white sand and clear water, situated next to ancient marble quarries and 7th-century Byzantine ruins.

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G

Aliki Beach

Sandy coastline bordering an archaeological peninsula with remains of ancient temples and early Christian basilicas.

H

Salonikios

A pebbly beach on the southern tip of the island, characterized by red rocks and views of the sunset.

I

Skala Potamias

The southern end of the Golden Beach bay, offering a long sandy shore with shallow, calm waters.

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J

Livadi Beach

A pebbled bay located directly below the Monastery of Archangel Michael, accessible via a steep winding road.

K

Potos

A sandy beach located in a central coastal village, featuring organized facilities and proximity to local shops.

L

Metalia Beach

Site of a former iron mine with preserved industrial ruins and a white stone zodiac circle art installation.

M

Trypiti

Large sandy beach named for the 'trypa' (hole), a natural rock tunnel connecting the sea to a small inner pool.

N

Peukari

Named after the surrounding pine trees, this beach offers a mix of sand and pebbles with several watersports centers.

O

Atspas Beach

A small, narrow sandy cove in Skala Maries known for its very shallow water and protection from winds.

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