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ThasosΘάσος
Give Thasos 4 nights with a car: base at Limenas or Limenaria, drive the ring road; skip July–August if crowds and possible water or power cuts bother you.
Thasos is a green, mountainous North Aegean island 45 min by ferry from Keramoti, with sandy beaches, the Aliki marble quarry, ancient ruins at Limenas and stone mountain villages. It has no airport, so you arrive via Kavala or Thessaloniki. A car or motorbike is needed for the mountain villages and the quieter west coast; the south and east coasts are the busy, younger end.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–early Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (overtourism, water and power cuts), plus Greek Easter weekend ferry queues
- Airports
- KVA · SKG
- Nights
- 4
Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Greece ↗Greece is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Greece ↗Taking stones, pottery or other objects from archaeological sites is illegal; so is exporting antiquities without a permit.
- Greece ↗Do not photograph military sites or border zones; signs mark them.
- Greece ↗Acropolis tickets are sold for one-hour entry slots on the official Hellenic Heritage site (hhticket.gr); in peak season slots sell out days ahead, and you cannot enter outside your hour.
- Greece ↗Businesses must give a receipt (apodeixi) for every sale; ask for one, and do not accept a handwritten note in place of it.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Thasos112 ▾
- European emergency (police, ambulance, fire)112
- Police100
- Ambulance166
- Fire199
- Tourist police1571
- Coast guard108
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Thasos, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Greece-wide
- SIM or eSIMCosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.Greece-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland.Greece-wide
- TippingTaverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.Greece-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Greece-wide
- SafetyThasos is a low-crime island; the real risks are summer heat, dirt-road driving, the Giola rock jumps and July–August water and power cuts.
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers112 European emergency (police, ambulance, fire) · 100 police · 166 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysArchaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 08:00–15:00 or 17:00) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Archaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 8:00 AM–3:00 PM or 5:00 PM) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Greece-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckKVA Kavala Alexander the Great (12 km (7.5 mi) to Keramoti ferry; taxi about €20 (≈ US$25) (check).KVA Kavala Alexander the Great (7.5 mi (12 km) to Keramoti ferry; taxi about €20 (≈ US$25) (check).
- Getting aroundOne ring road circles the island; side roads climb to the mountain villages, some ending in dirt tracks where normal rental cars are not allowed.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeGreek coffee€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, per kmabout €1.50 (≈ US$2) (check)
- Budget bedStudio or double room, self-catering, a night, per room€45 (≈ US$55)
- Mid-range bedStudio or double room, self-catering, a night, per room€85 (≈ US$100)
- High-end bedStudio or double room, self-catering, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €190 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KVA Kavala Alexander the Great (12 km (7.5 mi) to Keramoti ferry; taxi about €20 (check). Bus link is poor.) · SKG Thessaloniki Makedonia (Bus to KTEL Macedonia station, then coach to Kavala (about 2 h 30 min), then ferry or bus to Keramoti.)KVA Kavala Alexander the Great (7.5 mi (12 km) to Keramoti ferry; taxi about €20 (check). Bus link is poor.) · SKG Thessaloniki Makedonia (Bus to KTEL Macedonia station, then coach to Kavala (about 2 h 30 min), then ferry or bus to Keramoti.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best*
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Thasos: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
One ring road circles the island; side roads climb to the mountain villages, some ending in dirt tracks where normal rental cars are not allowed. Buses run in summer only. Taxis cost about €1.5/km and must be booked in advance after midnight. Hire a car or motorbike for the whole stay, or a 4WD for the days you want the waterfalls and Ipsario.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kavala
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h 30 min each way
Ferry from Limenas to Kavala, about 1 h 30 min, then walk uphill to the old town
Roughly 5 h of travel leaves only a few hours in town; go for the old town and a meal, or sleep a night to see more. Ferry timetable varies by season.
Keramoti
skipDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Ferry from Limenas, about 45 min
Only useful as a transport link to Kavala airport; there is little to see.
Theologos and Kastro waterfalls
cautionDoor to door: Half to full day by car
Drive the ring road, then dirt tracks on the east side of Kastro
4WD only; the streams dry up in midsummer, best in spring and early summer.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Limenas (Thasos Town)
Ferry port, ancient ruins, museum and nightlife on foot; best for a first night without a car.
Limenaria
Second-largest village, long sandy promenade, banks and supermarkets; good west-side base with a car.
Skala Panagia / Skala Potamia
Golden Beach strip: hotels, campgrounds and restaurants, no real centre; crowded in summer.
Potos
South-coast party village: bars, beach music and nightlife; loudest option.
Panagia / Potamia
Mountain villages, cooler at night, quieter; you need a car for everything.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Studio or double room, self-catering1 × 4 nights × €85 | €340 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 4 days × €100 | €800 |
| Car hire, one day, small car1 × €55 · check; a small car cannot use the dirt tracks to Giola, the Maries waterfall or Ipsario — a 4WD costs more and is needed for those days. | €55 |
| Ferry Keramoti–Limenas, one way2 × €5 · check; 2026 estimate, car supplement extra | €10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €124 |
| Trip total≈ €170 per person per day, bed included | €1,359≈ US$1,600 |
2026 estimate in euro; ferry and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Greek coffee | €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Gyros or souvlaki pita | €3.50–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Taverna meal for two with wine | €35–60 (≈ US$45–70) |
| Beach sunbed and umbrella, per dayOften free if you order drinks. | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
| Taxi, per km | about €1.50 (≈ US$2) (check) |
| Ferry Keramoti–Limenas, foot passenger | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) (2026 estimate; check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- July–August brings overtourism: multi-day drinking-water cuts, power cuts and overloaded internet.
- Friday afternoon and Saturday morning ferry queues at Keramoti; Sunday afternoon queues at Limenas. Do not take the last ferry.
- Giola: the descent is on dirt road then a steep walk; jumping from the rocks causes serious head injuries every year.
- Some mainland rental cars may not be taken onto the island; confirm with the company before booking.
- Dirt roads to Maries waterfall, Ipsario and Kastro waterfall are 4WD-only; normal rentals are not permitted.
Emergency numbers
- European emergency (police, ambulance, fire)
- 112
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 166
- Fire
- 199
- Tourist police
- 1571
- Coast guard
- 108
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ThasosΘάσος
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My bed tonight
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Σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώTo this address, please
Emergency
- European emergency112
- Police100
- Ambulance166
- Tourist police1571
Embassy
No embassies on Thasos. Consulates-general are in Thessaloniki; embassies in Athens. For lost passports, contact your embassy in Athens first.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Keramoti → Limenas ferry: about 45 min, €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) on foot (check)
- Kavala → Skala Prinos ferry: about 1 h 30 min (check)
- Kavala airport → Keramoti taxi: about €20 (≈ US$25) (check)
Say or show
- Γεια σας — Hello (YA sas)
- Ευχαριστώ — Thank you (ef-kha-ri-STO)
- Τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ — The bill, please (ton lo-gha-ria-SMO pa-ra-ka-LO)
- Πόσο κάνει; — How much is it? (PO-so KA-ni)
- Πού είναι η παραλία; — Where is the beach? (pu I-ne i pa-ra-LI-a)
- Χρειάζομαι γιατρό — I need a doctor (khri-A-zo-me ya-TRO)
Print this card before you leave; mobile signal is patchy in the mountain villages.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Thasos. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (overtourism, water and power cuts), plus Greek Easter weekend ferry queues · month by month →
- 2 airports and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry timetable fixtures for Keramoti–Limenas and Kavala–Skala Prinos, with last-sailing cutoffs.
- Four driving clusters: Limenas and the northeast, Golden Beach and the east coast, Potos and Aliki in the south, Limenaria and the west.
- Place pages with verified access notes (Aliki, Giola, Theologos, Kastro, Ipsario) and eat pages for goat dishes and harbour tavernas.
- Overtourism fixtures for July–August water and power cuts so the page can warn in season.