Turquoise water and pine trees at a beach on Thassos

Thassos

Families and beach lovers wanting a green, easy-to-reach island close to the mainland.

Fitting Thassos into your route

Closest islands

Straight-line distance between main ports, not ferry time.

About Thassos

Thassos sits just off the coast near Kavala, reached by a short ferry, and is covered in pine forest with marble mountains rising from the coast. Its beaches, like Marble Beach (Saliara) and Golden Beach, are known for exceptionally clear water and pale sand.

Weather on Thassos

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Average temperature by month

AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
16°C / 61°F20°C / 68°F24°C / 75°F27°C / 81°F27°C / 81°F24°C / 75°F19°C / 66°F

Average afternoon temperature, °C. Useful for spotting when it actually turns summer-warm.

Tips

  • Visit Marble Beach (Saliara), known for its white marble pebbles and turquoise water.
  • Drive the coastal ring road for easy access to beaches all around the island.
  • Try Thassos honey, a local specialty sold at roadside stands.

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