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Vathi Beach, Thasos
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See practical info for Vathi in Thasos, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
The remote cove among the pines
Vathi is a secluded cove on the northeast coast of Thasos, between Skala Panagias and Saliara, tucked into dense pine forest. Its shore of sand and rock remains one of the island's least accessible and least disturbed corners.
The pines run almost down to the water and cast their shade over the sand, giving the bay the character of a wild, natural beach. It lies just beyond Saliara and Porto Vathi, along the same lacy, wooded coastline of the northeastern tip.
The beach is unorganised. From land it is hard to reach, by dirt road from Makryammos and Saliara, while a sea taxi offers an easier approach. The trees provide natural shade.
- Region
- Thasos, Greece
- Beach type
- Sand & pebbles
- Access
- Difficult dirt road
- Coordinates
- 40.7444, 24.76762
- Snorkeling
About this beach
Vathi has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. 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 Vathi opens to the north, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.
Vathi has sand and pebbles underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water.
For amenities, Vathi has natural shade. There is a campsite nearby (Golden Beach Campsite, ~2234 m).
Good to know
Does Vathi beach get windy?
Vathi has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. 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 Vathi beach?
Access is difficult dirt road. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Vathi beach like?
A sand & pebbles beach with shallow water.
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