Prinos Anchorage at Ormos Prinou
Exploring Thasos Sailing Holidays area
Sailing Tip
This is an open bay to the North of Cape Prinos. It affords some shelter from the prevailing North winds.
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Navigational Aids
The port of Keramotí is a natural port, located at the bay’s Keramoti eastern head. Ferryboats sailing from and to Thásos are landing there.
The port of Thásos (Liménas) is the island’s principal port and is located at the southeastern border of the bay of Panagía. It consists of two sides: the small port and the marina of Panagía Thásou.
Limenaria, on the SW corner of the island, is the second yacht harbor in Thasos. While open to the S, it offers good shelter from the N wind.
The port of Kavála is artificial and is located to the northeast head of the bay of Kavála. It consists of the main port and a less port at its northeastern head.
Close to the Castle village there is a 2 meters waterfall with crystal clear waters. The waterfall leads to a small lake surrounded by trees, providing visitors an amazing place to relax.
It was built at the beginning of the third century BC. The proscenio was dedicated by the Thassian Lysistratos to Dionysus.
This is a small bay on the East coast of the island, just South of Cape Pyrgos. Reasonable shelter from the NE winds.
When Apostle Paul dreamt of a tall impressive Macedonian man who stood in front of him and asked him to “come and pray in Macedonia” he decided to set sails for Neapolis. In winter of the year 49, Apostle Paul landed for the first time on the Greek mainland in Agios Nikolaos area closed to Neapoli (today’s Kavala).
Located 2 km from the center of the city. Organized beach with cabins, showers and sports areas, but also with fish-taverns nearby.
The beach of Aliki is on the south-eastern side of Thassos, in a very enclosed bay formed by a peninsula. In fact, the region created three beaches, two in the neck of the peninsula, and an opposite, on the east side.
In front of the tourist resort of Skala Rahoniou, on the north-western coast, lies an endless beach with fine sand, clear waters and lots of vegetation. Skala Rachoni is located 10 km south west of Limenas, the capital of Thassos.
One of the most beautiful sand beaches of the island with spotless waters. It is an organized beach suited for the lovers of marine sports, located between Potos and Limenaria.
Paradise beach is considered as one of the best swimming spots in Limenas because it looks like a tropical paradise with fine, white sand and azure, shallow clear waters.
Amazing green mountains surround this paradise.
It is the main beach of Prinos village and lies 12 km south west of Limenas, the capital of Thassos. From its small port of Prinos ferries depart for Kavala.
Skala Marion is situated in a quiet and peaceful location, ideal for hiking. It is surrounded by rocky cliffs covered with lush vegetation from both sides and exotic blue green waters.
One of the most popular and beautiful beaches of the island. Chrysi Ammoudia is really an endless beach with thin, golden sand, almost 3,5 km long with a gulf surrounded by trees as well as tourist lodgings and entertainment spots.
Gkiola is a beautiful natural lagoon, like a swimming pool carved into the rocks. The water is warmer than the sea, which makes it pleasant for swimming.
Trypiti lies to the west of Limenaria, about 5 minutes out of town and is well marked from the main road. A long dirt track runs behind the beach for much of its length and there are beach bars at either end serving basic snacks and drinks.
It is located just outside of Limenaria, at the south part of the island, behind the famous monument "Palataki". Here the sand is white, a unique phenomenon of originality and beauty, while the surrounded area is covered with black metal, thus creating a rare natural work of art.
Well-known and…of course crowded, is also the beach of Psili Ammos. With clean water, said to have healing properties, this beach usually gathers young people, who seem to be in mood for parties from morning…till the next one! There is also a tavern where you can enjoy your lunch or diner.
Located in the southwest part of Thassos, Potos is an old fishing village, and the harbor of the village Theologos. The beach is 2 km long with spotless and clear blue waters.
Placed in the southern part of the island, in two locations - one in Potos and another one, right on the beach of Pefkari, the diving center is led by professional divers with prestigious international certifications like SSI, PADI,CMAS,CEDIP,UDI with an experience that spreads over 35 years. Diver to diver is not only a diving center - the first established in Thassos - but also a volunteer rescue center - the only one recognized by the Hellenic coast guard.