Where to Stay in Thassos: Limenas, Potos and the Beaches
Thassos is the green, northernmost island of the Aegean, a short ferry ride from Keramoti or Kavala. Pine forests run down to the sea, and a coastal road circles the island past traditional villages, sandy bays and clear water.
Where to stay: choose your base
- Limenas (Thassos town) – the port for the Keramoti ferry, with the ancient agora, the old harbour, restaurants and shops.
- Skala Potamia and Golden Beach – the east coast, with a long sandy beach below Mount Ipsario.
- Skala Prinos – the west coast port for ferries to Kavala, quiet and close to pine forests.
- Potos, Pefkari and Limenaria – the south-west coast, with sandy beaches, sunsets and lively tavernas in Potos.
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How to get to Thassos
Ferries run all day from Keramoti to Limenas (about 35 minutes) and from Kavala to Skala Prinos (about 1 hour 15 minutes). Kavala airport is close to Keramoti. We can arrange a private transfer from Kavala or Thessaloniki airport to the ferry.
What to do
- Walk around the ancient agora and theatre of Limenas.
- Swim at Golden Beach and at Aliki, beside an ancient marble quarry.
- Visit the monastery of Archangel Michael on the cliffs above the sea.
- Explore the mountain villages of Theologos and Panagia.
- Swim in Giola, a natural rock pool by the sea near Astris.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Thassos?
By ferry from Keramoti to Limenas, about 35 minutes, or from Kavala to Skala Prinos. Kavala airport is close to Keramoti.
Where should I stay in Thassos for the beach?
Potos and Pefkari on the south-west coast have sandy beaches and sunsets; Golden Beach and Skala Potamia on the east coast have a long sandy bay.
Do I need a car on Thassos?
Buses run around the island, but a car or a transfer makes it easier to reach the beaches and villages.
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