Experience Thassos - Location
Thassos is the northernmost island of the Aegean Sea. Visitors can reach it through Kavala or through Keramoti. Potos is located on the south side of the island on the coast of the Thracian Sea and is just 43 km from the capital of the island. Thassos is known as emerald island as it combines clean sandy beaches and green mountains full of amazing pine trees that reach the sea, olive groves and panoramic views of the Aegean Sea. Wherever you go, you meet around you a stunning scenery and especially in the afternoon hours beautiful sunsets, full of natural beauties, archaeological sites, and a culture of an island with a long history.
Thassos is a pole of attraction for thousands of tourists every year, especially during the
summer due to the excellent weather conditions. In addition, it is an ideal place for holidays
in both autumn and spring. It is very close to the mainland, so the costs to get here are very
low, compared to the other Greek islands.
Enjoy your vacation to the fullest
What To See & Do
A typical summer in Thassos offers endless sunshine, stunning beaches and a variety of sea and land activities that will complement your vacation and provide you with lots of fun and memorable experiences.
For the lovers of the deep there are numerous well organized & equipped scuba diving centers all over the island. The clean sea and calm water make Thassos ideal for scuba diving. Apart from the beauty of the land, Thassos has a magnificent seabed which you can explore with the help of the diving centers available in Thassos, mainly in Pefkari, Potos, Psili Ammos and Makryammos. All diving centers have qualified staff with long experience and possess the necessary equipment.
There are various archeological & cultural sites throughout Thassos island but we recommend a visit to the archaeological museum. The museum is considered one of the most important museums of the area, it exhibits collections of archeological finds from the 7th century BC to the 7th century AD.
Important findings from the Paleolithic to the Roman era paint a vivid picture of one of the most important Aegean civilizations.
In a place famed since antiquity for the maritime skills of its inhabitants, you can find several places to either rent a sailing boat or book a boat tour and a multitude of good moorings in the vicinity of the coast.
Get the chance to discover the island’ famous beaches, from the historical Metalia Beach to the beautiful Giola, also known as the natural pool of the island, and many more destinations. The combination of crystal clear deep blue waters, pure golden sand and green nature will captivate you!
