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Voykit pocket guide · Greece
Keramoti
Κεραμώτι
Spend a half‑day to one full day in Keramoti; walk the 5 km beach, catch the Thasos ferry, and return the same day.
Keramoti is a small seaside town in Macedonia, Greece, with a long sandy beach, a ferry to Thasos and easy access to nearby nature spots. One day is enough for the beach, a short ferry ride, and a quick hike or bike ride in the surrounding area.
- Country
- Greece
- Local name
- Κεραμώτι
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted; card terminals are required in many businesses.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–€55 excl. bed · Mid €70–€85 excl. bed · High €120–€150 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Ambulance 166 · Tourist police 1571
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European round two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Leave the coins, €0.50–1.; Taverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night.; Boat crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland. On many islands it is desalinated or hard: ask locally and buy bottled if unsure.
- Toilets
- Use cafés (buy something), museums and sites. Paper goes in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 |
| Fish sandwich | €4–6 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | €5–7 |
| Ferry to Thasos (one way) | €6–8 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- KVA · Kavala Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Kavala Airport → Keramoti (taxi)
- ≈ €15 (check)
- Keramoti → Thasos (ferry)
- ≈ €12 round‑trip (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town is flat; all sights are walkable. For trips beyond, use local buses from the central bus stop opposite the ferry pier or hire a car.
See and do
Known for
- 5 km sandy beach
- Ferry to Thasos
- Marina and sailing trips
- Nearby Nestos Delta
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thasos (island) | Ferry from Keramoti harbour, about 30 min crossing | ≈ 1 h total (including boarding) |
| Nestos Delta | Bus or car from Keramoti to the estuary (≈ 15 km (9.3 mi))Bus or car from Keramoti to the estuary (≈ 9.3 mi (15 km)) | ≈ 45 min |
Sleep
- Beach‑front hotels and holiday flats
- Most are within 5 min walk of the main beach.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Συγγνώμηsee-gnó-mee |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώef-ha-ree-STO |
| How much is it? | Πόσο κοστίζει;PO-so ko-STEE-zee? |
| Where is the ferry? | Πού είναι το φέρι;POO EE-neh to FÉ-ree? |
| Can I have the menu? | Μπορώ να δω το μενού;bo-RO na DO to me-NOO? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'kaliméra' (morning) or 'kalispéra' (evening) on entering shops and tavernas; avoid: Launching straight into a question
- Hospitality: Accept offered coffee, sweets or raki; it is part of the welcome; avoid: Refusing flatly — take a little
- Churches: Covered shoulders and knees; quiet voices; a small candle donation; avoid: Turning your back on the altar for photos during a service
- Gestures: Wave with the palm turned towards yourself; avoid: The open palm pushed forward (moutza)
- Conversation: Family, food and football are easy topics; avoid: Lecturing on the debt crisis, Türkiye or the name of North Macedonia
- Dinner at a home: Bring pastries or wine; arrive a little late; avoid: Leaving food on the plate if you have been served more
- Dress: Casual; long trousers or skirt for monasteries; avoid: Swimwear in town, shops and churches
Scams and watch-outs
- Taxi queues can form at Kavala Airport during peak season.
- Ferry schedules to Thasos vary by season; check times before travel.
Keramoti is generally safe; watch for occasional pickpockets in crowded beach bars and follow ferry safety briefings.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Keramoti yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- 5 km sandy beach
- Ferry to Thasos
- Marina and sailing trips
- Nearby Nestos Delta
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Keramoti: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Keramoti, revision 4772927 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4772927
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/keramoti). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.