Feast of Saint Paraskevi
Exploring Avdira Sailing Holidays area
- Visit Site
- Date: 26 of July
Navigational Aids
The beach is the natural continuation of the GNTO beach and is extended up to the bay of Arogi. Awarded with a blue flag, it is the most organized and at the same time busiest beach with shallow waters, ideal for small children.
The beach of Mesi is located 4 km east of Fanari, next to the seasonal settlement bearing the same name. The remaining beach area is characterized by its fine sand and shallow aquamarine waters.
Makryammos, located in the eastern coast of the island, 10km from the city of Thassos, is a scenic sandy gulf with shallow crystal waters. The beach is very well organized with facilities for sea-sports and a beach bar.
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.
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.
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.
The port of Thásos (Liménas) is the island’s principal port and is located at the southeastern border of the bay of PanagÃa. It consists of two sides: the small port and the marina of PanagÃa Thásou.
This is a small bay on the East coast of the island, just South of Cape Pyrgos. Reasonable shelter from the NE winds.
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 Keramotà is a natural port, located at the bay’s Keramoti eastern head. Ferryboats sailing from and to Thásos are landing there.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
