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Pachys Beach, Thasos

See practical info for Pachys in Thasos, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

The wide sandy stretch among the pines

Pachis lies on the northwestern coast of Thasos, in the area of Skala Rachoniou, a few kilometres west of Limenas. It is a large sandy beach with a dense pine forest that reaches down to the sand and provides plenty of natural shade.

The name 'Pachis', meaning 'thick' or 'broad', is attributed by local accounts to the very breadth of the shore, to the wide, generous band of sand that sets it apart. The pines that frame it descend to the beachfront and make up its most distinctive feature.

It is organized, with beach bars, sunbeds and umbrellas, tavernas nearby, parking and easy access, and in 2025 it was among the spots listed for seasonal lifeguard coverage. The road leading to it is surfaced.

Region
Thasos, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
40.79016, 24.62751

About this beach

The bay at Pachys opens to the north-west, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds. Orientation only reflects which way the coast faces, not confirmed shelter, so check wind and waves in the app before you go.

Pachys has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.

For amenities, Pachys has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, natural shade, parking nearby and food nearby.

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