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ThassosNorth Aegean island guide: villages, beaches & ferries
Green island close to the mainland with marble beaches and mountain villages.
- Ferry
- From Keramoti 40 min or Kavala 1.5h
- Villages
- 3
- Beaches
- 3
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Villages & towns
What to see
Beaches
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Food
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From Keramoti 40 min or Kavala 1.5h
Map
Common questions
How do I get to Thassos?
From Keramoti 40 min or Kavala 1.5h
Where should I stay on Thassos?
Popular bases include Limenas, Panagia, Theologos. Pick based on the beaches and ferry port you want close by.
What are the best things to do on Thassos?
Highlights include Giola lagoon.
What are the best beaches on Thassos?
Well-known beaches include Marble Beach, Paradise Beach, Golden Beach. On windy days, choose a beach on the side facing away from the wind.
Can ferries to Thassos be cancelled because of wind?
Yes, it can happen. Strong north winds (the meltemi, mostly July and August) can delay or cancel sailings, smaller fast boats first. Check the wind forecast for your travel day and confirm with your ferry company or the port authority before leaving.
Which islands are near Thassos?
Other islands in the North Aegean include Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Ikaria, Lemnos. Check the island-hopping tool to see which ones have direct ferries.
Is Thassos in the North Aegean?
Yes. Thassos is part of the North Aegean island group in Greece.
Guides about Thassos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Lists are highlights, not every place on the island.