Thasos
Thasos is an island in the northern Aegean, reached by ferry from the Greek mainland. Several of its beaches have white marble sand, its hills are covered in pine, and the ancient agora in Limenas is the main sight in town.
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Thasos is a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea, a short ferry ride from the mainland ports of Keramoti and Kavala. Pine forests cover much of its interior, and several beaches on its coasts have white marble sand. In Limenas, the island's main town, the ruins of an ancient agora mark the old marketplace of the city. The island can be added to a stay in Kavala or Thessaloniki.
Thasos suits a summer beach trip. A car is the easiest way to reach beaches on the far side of the island, since a ring road links many of them. The other option is one base on the coast, which means fewer transfers. Plan a few days for the beaches and add time for the forest roads inland. Crowds thin out after the summer season, so spring and autumn are quieter for walks.
Thasos in five
- Take the ferry from Keramoti or KavalaShort ferries connect the island with the mainland, with a shorter crossing from Keramoti and a longer one from Kavala. Check the timetable and plan the day around it.
- Drive the ring road in a day, but stay two nightsA coastal road circles the island, with beaches, villages and viewpoints. Allow a full day with stops, and stay overnight to see it calmly.
- Pick Golden Beach or a quieter coveBeaches such as Golden Beach are busy in July and August, while small coves are quieter. Arrive early or go out of peak.
- Visit Limenas for the ancient agoraThe main town has the ruins of an ancient agora and a harbor with restaurants. Check the museum and site hours.
- Pair Thasos with ThessalonikiThe city is a few hours away by road and is the main airport for the north.Thessaloniki
Things to do in Thasos
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Need to know
- Airport
- Kavala (KVA) or Thessaloniki (SKG); no airport on the island
- Getting there
- Ferry from Keramoti (about 40 min) or Kavala (about 1.25 hours)
- Getting around
- Rental car or scooter; buses along the main road
- Best base
- Limenas for evenings; coastal villages for beaches
- Time needed
- 3–5 days for the ring road and beaches
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy10 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh7°Low3°Cold, wetJanuaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 7°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 105 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, wet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh9°Low4°Cold, wetFebruaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 9°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, wet
- MarchPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh10°Low6°Mild, windyMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 77 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, windy
- AprilPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh14°Low9°Spring, quietAprilPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, quiet
- MayClear9 rainy daysHigh18°Low13°Warm, openMayClear
Good
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 49 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, open
- JuneClear7 rainy daysHigh23°Low19°Warm seaJuneClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 45 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- JulyClear5 rainy daysHigh26°Low21°Hot, peakJulyClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 24 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, peak
- AugustClear3 rainy daysHigh26°Low22°Hot, busyAugustClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 19 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- SeptemberClear4 rainy daysHigh23°Low18°Warm sea, calmSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 27 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea, calm
- OctoberClear7 rainy daysHigh17°Low13°Mild, quieterOctoberClear
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 67 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quieter
- NovemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh13°Low10°ShowersNovemberPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 120 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Showers
- DecemberPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh10°Low6°Cold, wetDecemberPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 122 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, wet
Average daily high and low in Limenas, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Thasos
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 11°
- Humidity
- 82%
- Wind
- 19 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 100%
Thasos
10:46 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today12°9°100%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 12°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Tue10°9°100%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 10°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Wed9°6°48%Wednesday: Rain. High 9°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 48%.
- Thu6°3°36%Thursday: Rain. High 6°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 36%.
- Fri6°2°3%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 6°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sat6°3°0%Saturday: Clear. High 6°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun8°4°3%Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 8°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 3%.
Updated 07:41 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Day trips by train
Before you go to Thasos
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Rules for Thasos, checked
- Greece is in the Schengen Area. Check entry requirements on the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (mfa.gr) before you fly or sail.Source
- Non-EU visitors may be fingerprinted and photographed at the border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check current EU guidance before you travel.
- Ferries to Thasos run from Keramoti on the mainland. Book ahead for peak summer and check the operator's current timetable before you travel.
- Archaeological sites on Thasos are protected. Do not take stones, pottery or other finds away, and keep to marked paths.
Plan around Thasos
The nearest big city and main airport
Read the guideNorthern GreeceThe region around Thasos
Read the guideMacedoniaMainland region with ancient sites and coast
Read the guideNortheastern Aegean IslandsMore Aegean islands, to the south-east
Read the guideSamosA green eastern Aegean island with ancient Pythagoreio
Read the guideAll of GreeceAthens, the islands and the mainland
Read the guideThasos FAQ
How do you get to Thasos?
By ferry from Keramoti or Kavala on the mainland. Fly to Kavala or Thessaloniki, then continue by road. Check the ferry timetable.
How many days do you need in Thasos?
Three days covers the ring road and a few beaches. Five days suits a beach week with a day for villages.
Is Thasos worth visiting?
Yes, for forests, marble beaches and a calmer pace than the Cyclades. It is busiest in July and August.
Do you need a car in Thasos?
Yes, or a scooter, for most beaches. Buses run along the main road in season.
What is the best beach on Thasos?
Golden Beach is well known; quieter coves lie along the south and east coasts. Check wind and crowds first.