Skala Panagia / Golden Beach
Skala Panagia is very close to the capital of the island, located in the northeastern part of Thassos. It boasts a large number of restaurants, taverns, tourist shops, and cafes. Here visitors and locals can enjoy a swim in the crystal clear waters of Golden Beach.
The beach is long and coated with fine golden sand. Its waters are clear and in various shades of turquoise and blue. There are many organized parts of the beach with sunbeds and umbrellas where you can relax with your drink, while its waters are calm and ideal for children.
Numerous trees adorn the landscape, adding the element of the island’s lush nature, which when combined with the exotic look and feel of the beach offers a unique experience to the visitor that can be rarely found on other islands, thus satisfying even the most demanding.
THASSOS ISLAND
Thassos is a blessed place because it has everything that a visitor needs. It has wonderful locations, enchanting nature, bright sun, enviable beaches…. It is ideal for short and long-lasting holidays. It would not be an overstatement if we said that it is a paradise on earth, as it combines crystal clear turquoise beaches with lush pine forests.
There is an endless variety of things to do in Thassos. You can visit its traditional settlements, its archaeological sites, engage in water sports, hiking and much more. During the summer its tourism reaches its peak, but it is a wonderful destination for the winter as well. Although it is an island, it is also extremely close to the mainland, and this makes it a very desirable destination.
The hospitality of the people of Thassos and its beauty will enchant you and transform your holidays into a memorable experience.
Getting here
There is only one way to reach Thassos and that is by boat. The island has two ferry ports, the main one is in Limenas (Thassos Town), the capital of the island. The route to Limenas is from Keramoti on the mainland and is the most popular route to get to Thassos. The reason being that during the summer months the boats run every half an hour and the journey time is only 35 minutes.Once you get off the ferry enter the ringroad & follow the signs towards Panagia or Potamia. Stay your course and pass through all the other villages until you reach your destination, Skala Panagia (Golden Beach).
The second port is located at Skala Prinos and is served from Kavala, this route has a journey time of approximately one and a half hours and has less frequent sailings, a maximum of 5 in a day during summer. From Skala Prinos, again travel in an clockwise direction for approximately 30 km’s. The directions are the same as above.
By Airplane
Thassos does not have its own airport but is well served by Kavala Airport (Megas Alexandros) which is situated just 17 kilometres from Keramoti port. Kavala is mainly for charter flights during the summer from all over Europe but does have a twice daily connection service to Athens International Airport. Alternatively, Thessaloniki, just two hours away from Kavala, has a full international airport which also benefits from several budget airlines which use it. Car hire is simple and the journey to Kavala/Keramoti is straightforward using the wonderful Odos Ignatia (E90).By Car
As mentioned above, Thassos is fortunate in that it is very close to the Odos Ignatia (European E90) which is a super highway built to provide a backbone across the north of Greece. It runs from Igoumenitsa on the western Ionian Coast of Greece to Alexandroupolis on the east Aegean coast, close to the Turkish border. The E90 has good links to the south of Greece and all of the Balkans.