Remote from the organised mass tourism of Athens and the more famous Greek islands, the Macedonian island of Thassos remains relatively unknown, although it is easily accessible from the mainland. With thousands of years of Greek history on its shoulders and its unique natural landscape, Thassos is still known as the "Emerald of the Aegean" despite the forest fires which have devastated some of its woodland in recent years. There are traditional mountain villages and sparkling beaches, the remains of prehistoric settlements, relicts of the ancient and classical eras, early Christian basilicas built on the ruins of ancient temples, old churches and dozens of tiny sanctuaries dotted about the landscape, making Thassos one of the most important travel destinations in the Greek part of Macedonia.

The beaches of Thassos island Greece

Thassos has a very good coast road running all the way around the island and providing access to even the most far-flung corners of the shore. Wherever you stop you will be able to find a quiet spot for swimming and relaxing. Explore the coastline and discover your own favourite lonely beach.

Starting at Potos where we live, let’s get to know the best beaches in the Theologos area.
First of all, Potos beach is 2km long and starts in the centre of the village. A beautiful, clean beach which attracts a lot of visitors. Well organised, with watersports, ideal for swimming and walking.

Pefkari. 1km from Potos. With a magnificent beach, watersports and pine trees. Well organised and popular.

Rosogremos. 2km from Potos with white sand in and out of the water, shady trees. Relatively unknown to most people.

Psili Amos. 4km from Potos. Popular, watersports, magnificent fine white sand in and out of the water which is famous on the island for its therapeutic qualities.

Astris. 5km from Potos.A clean and picturesque beach by the village of the same name.

Kalami. A small beach in Astris. Rocky underwater but pure white marble shingle outside the water. Lonely and ideal for snorkelling.

Livadi. A great spot for a swim under the overhanging mountains in a wild and impressive landscape.

Arsanas. just down the road from Livadi, the old anchorage for the convent on the cliffs above. A small beach with plenty of greenery and cold water running into the sea from the two freshwater springs here.

Aliki. One of the most beautiful and picturesque sites in Greece. Two small white-sand beaches, calm seas with soft sand in and out of the water, a tradition village, the ancient marble quarries, pine trees, fishing.

Ag. Ioannis (Bambouras). A lonely beach on the site of an ancient harbour. Great historical interest. Crystal clear waters and beautiful surroundings but quite rocky in the sea.

Paradisos (Paradise Beach). The best beach on the island, and the one which most resembles a tropical paradise. Fine white sand and shallow water surrounded by green mountains, and with waves to rival Hawaii at the first breath of wind. Ideal for children.

Kinira. A long beach in green, tropical surroundings. Sand in and out of the water. Clear and shallow water.

The Theologos area has numerous other smaller beaches as well as lots of rocky coastline, ideal for lonely swimming or fishining.