Beaches with Natural Shade in Thassos

Shade: A fringe of pines and olive groves provides some natural shade, but most visitors make use of the rows of sunbeds and umbrellas that line the shore.

On the east coast of Thassos, a long arc of golden sand stretches between low headlands. The water is clear and shallow, shelving gently – good for children and less confident swimmers. The beach faces the open Aegean, so a moderate swell often rolls in, though the bay offers shelter from the strongest winds.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Moderate

Parking

Large lot

Shade: It is a broad sweep of golden sand over a kilometre long, backed by a fringe of tamarisk trees and low pine-covered hills.

Chrysi Ammoudia, often called Golden Beach, lies on the east coast of Thassos, about 12 km south of the port town of Limenas. It is a broad sweep of golden sand over a kilometre long, backed by a fringe of tamarisk trees and low pine-covered hills.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Moderate

Parking

Roadside

Shade: Mature pines line parts of the shore, offering occasional natural shade, but most visitors use the rows of rented sunbeds and umbrellas that appear from mid-May.

Golden Beach stretches for over two kilometres along the east coast of Thassos, just south of the resort village that shares its name. The beach is broad and sandy, shelving gently into sea that usually has a moderate wave action – enough for a lively swim but seldom rough.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Moderate

Parking

Roadside

Shade: This broad, sandy beach forms a gentle crescent, protected by low wooded headlands that keep the sea generally calm, though a moderate swell can roll in on windier afternoons.

Makriammos sits on the northern coast of Thassos, within easy reach of the island's main town, Limenas. This broad, sandy beach forms a gentle crescent, protected by low wooded headlands that keep the sea generally calm, though a moderate swell can roll in on windier afternoons.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Moderate

Parking

Small lot

Shade: The setting is open, with low scrub and olive groves behind, and the rock formation provides some natural shade in the afternoon.

Metalia sits on the southwestern coast of Thassos, just a short walk from the resort of Limenaria. Its name comes from the large, rust-coloured rock that juts into the sea, a reminder of the island's mining history. The beach itself is a mix of sand and small pebbles, with clear water that shelves gently.

Type

Other

Wave conditions

Moderate

Parking

Roadside

Shade: If you come, bring water shoes for comfort on the pebbles and some shade if the sunbeds are taken.

Porto Vathy is a pebbly beach on the southern coast of Thassos, set in a small bay with gentle hills backing the shore. The water here is clear and moderately exposed to the open sea, so it can have a light swell on breezy days.

Type

Pebble

Wave conditions

Moderate

Parking

Roadside

Shade: Its name hints at the smooth white pebbles that cover the shoreline, set against a backdrop of low marble cliffs and sparse pine scrub.

On the northeast coast of Thassos, a short drive from the village of Theologos, lies a beach known locally as Saliara or Marble Beach. Its name hints at the smooth white pebbles that cover the shoreline, set against a backdrop of low marble cliffs and sparse pine scrub.

Type

Pebble

Wave conditions

Moderate

Parking

Roadside

Shade: Tamarisk trees fringe the back of the beach, providing patches of natural shade.

San Antonio sits on Thassos' east coast, a short drive south of the resort village of Potos. The beach is a broad arc of soft golden sand, shelving gently into clear, moderate surf that makes it safe for swimming without being flat. Tamarisk trees fringe the back of the beach, providing patches of natural shade.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Moderate

Parking

Roadside

Shade: The beach is partly shaded by tamarisk trees along the back, and its length means it rarely feels overcrowded even in peak season.

Vathi is a long, sandy beach on the east coast of Thassos, a few kilometres south of Potamia. Set in a wide bay backed by green hills, the water here is calm and shallow, ideal for families with young children.

Type

Other

Wave conditions

Moderate

Parking

Roadside

Shade: The beach runs for a few hundred metres, backed by low hills covered in olive and pine trees.

On the east coast of Thassos, just north of the livelier Golden Beach, Agia Paraskevi offers a quieter, more natural stretch of sand. The beach runs for a few hundred metres, backed by low hills covered in olive and pine trees. The sea is shallow and clear, with a moderate swell that's pleasant for swimming.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Moderate

Parking

Roadside