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Metallia Beach, Thasos
See practical info for Metallia in Thasos, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
The beach below the old mines
Metalia is a beach of fine sand and pebbles on the southwest coast of Thasos, directly in front of the old mining installations of Limenaria. Its name means literally 'the mines', after the ore works that shaped this stretch of coast.
Above the shore stands the 'Palataki', the two-towered building raised in 1903 to house the administration of the German mining company Speidel. In the early twentieth century zinc, lead and silver-bearing ores were extracted here, until the activity faded around the middle of the century. The listed complex now hosts cultural events from time to time.
The beach is seasonally organised, with a beach bar, sunbeds, umbrellas, toilets and showers, while parking lies a little way off. It is reached easily from Limenaria, by road or by a short path down from the Palataki, and the seabed has some rocky patches.
- Region
- Thasos, Greece
- Beach type
- Sand & pebbles
- Access
- Easy path
- Coordinates
- 40.62374, 24.58257
- Organized beach
- Beach bar
- Sunbeds
- Parking
- Family friendly
About this beach
Metallia usually stays sheltered when the meltemi blows. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.
The bay at Metallia opens to the south, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.
Metallia has sand and pebbles underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.
For amenities, Metallia has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds and parking nearby. There is a campsite nearby (Camping Pefkari Beach, ~1775 m).
Good to know
Does Metallia beach get windy?
Metallia usually stays sheltered when the meltemi blows. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the meltemi; check live wind and waves before you go.
How do you get to Metallia beach?
Access is easy path. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Metallia beach like?
A sand & pebbles beach with shallow water.
What facilities does Metallia beach have?
It has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds and parking nearby.
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