//
Beautiful wide open bay with a sandy beach and a large hotel complex, often crowded.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
Narrow sandy beach near the Old Port with beach bars, beach chairs, umbrellas, etc., mean water quality
Θάσος, also known as Limenas, Λιμένας
The largest village on the island with the harbor for ferry boats to Keramoti and is deep enough for sailing boats and offering power connection too. Visit the old fishing harbour with the customs building and a beach with beach bars. Continue the walk to reach the viewpoint called “Karnagio” with an old chapel and a nice restaurant to sit. Nearby the old harbour are the ruins of the ancient city and the Archeology and Ethnology Museum. From the old port take a walk to the Amphitheater and ahead to the Acropolis and a castle ruin. The ascent is a bit difficult, but well worthwhile because of the fantastic views. In the center of Limenas are commercial streets with souvenir shops, restaurants, fast food, police, banks, travel agencies and some nightlife. The beachfront Agios Vassillios Chapel, about 200 m west of the ferry port, is also worth a visit. Behind the chapel is an archaeological excavation area with remains of cemetery, tower, temple, chapel.
1 km before Makriamos turn right and follow the path for 4 km to Saliara Bay (a very romantic bay, sandy with crystal clear water and overcrowded in the high season, insufficient parking). It's a must-see location and probably the nicest beach of the island! After 600 m you reach the Marble Bay. It's a white marble sand bay which was used for the shipment of marble, with crystal clear waters and a unique but loud beach bar. It's also a must-see location. In the high season often overcrowded. After 2 km you will come to Vathi Bay. It is also a romantic bay but with a luxury hotel that have their sunbeds along the crystal clear water front. From there a dirt roads leads to Golden Beach. Rental cars may not drive the dirt road there (only 4WD). You can also reach the beaches by water taxi from Thasos town.
This beach offers easy access by both land and boat. Not heavily organized.
Σκάλα Παναγία
It consists solely of a cluster of hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, and more lining the exquisite "Golden Beach," renowned as Thasos' premier coastal destination. No central hub exists here; instead, visitors can find everything they desire. Towards the northern tip of the beach lies a charming, picturesque fishing harbor, which serves as the departure point for various excursion boats. However, the harbor isn't ideal for sailboats, particularly in windy conditions, as the anchors can be problematic due to the presence of seagrass. During the summer season, the beach becomes extremely crowded.