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Snorkeling beaches in Thasos
Want clear water and rocks to explore in Thasos? These 17 beaches are good for snorkeling, usually with clearer water and a rocky or mixed seabed. Visibility is often better on low-wind days — check wind and waves in CalmBeach first.
- Fari Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- Agios Vasilios Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Agios Ioannis Loukas Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
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Vathi
Sand & pebbles - Difficult dirt road
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…
- Kalami Pebbles - Moderate access
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Livadi
Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
The cove below the Monastery of the Archangel — Livadi is a beach of coarse sand, pebbles and rock on the southeast coast of Thasos, in a picturesque cove below the Monastery of the Archangel…
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Saliara
Pebbles - Passable dirt road
The shore of white marble — Saliara, known internationally as Marble Beach, lies on the northern coast of Thasos, between Makryammos and Vathy, a few kilometres from Limenas.…
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Salonikios
Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
The sands on the Astris cape — Salonikios is a sandy beach at the southernmost tip of Thasos, in the Astris area near Potos. It takes its name from the cape of the same name on…
- Skidia Pebbles - Easy path
- Ormos Agiou Ioannou Sand & pebbles - Moderate access
- Agia Anna Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
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Giola
Rocky - Easy path
'Aphrodite's Tear' carved into the rock — Giola is a natural rock pool on the southeastern coast of Thasos, near the settlement of Astris, carved into the seaside cliffs above the open…
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Thymonia
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
The rocky shore with the ancient tower — Thymonia is a sandy and rocky shore at the southeastern tip of Thasos, between Aliki and the monastery of Archangel Michael. Its setting is made of…
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Arsanas
Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
The monastery's old boatyard — Arsanas is a small beach of sand, pebbles and rock at the southeastern tip of Thasos, beside Livadi and below the monastery of Archangel Michael. Its…
- Kekes Sand & pebbles - Moderate access
- Porto Vathy Pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Tarsanas Pebbles - Easy road access
Which beaches in Thasos are good for snorkeling?
The beaches listed here have rockier seabed and clearer water, where you are more likely to see fish and underwater life. Conditions vary, so check the forecast before you go.
When is snorkeling more comfortable?
Snorkel close to shore when conditions are mild and avoid strong wind, waves or currents. Check live wind and waves in the app and follow any local flags.