Not all of Thassos's best beaches are easy to find, and knowing what makes each one special turns a good swim into something memorable. The Private Beach Tour Thassos Island by Visit North Greece delivers exactly that, pairing four of the island's most distinctive coastal stops with a knowledgeable English, Greek and German speaking guide who drives you there, explains what you are looking at, and leaves you time to actually enjoy it.
The day begins with hotel pickup and heads north along the east coast toward Limenas, with views over the coastline and Golden Beach accompanying the drive. The first stop is Marble Beach (Saliara), one of the most visually striking beaches on the island. Situated near an active marble quarry, years of white marble dust settling on the shore have created a coastline unlike anything else in Greece: snow-white pebbles, turquoise water, and pine forest on all sides. Snorkeling here is excellent, and a beach bar is on hand if you prefer to stay dry.
Continuing past Limenas and along the west coast, the tour reaches Metalia Beach, where the so-called "Crown of Thassos" sits above the shoreline: a circle of horoscopes carved into marble slabs, offering one of the more unusual photo stops on the island. The colorful pebble beach below is well-suited for snorkeling, with the island's varied mineral deposits visible throughout.
The third stop is Giola, a natural lagoon pool carved into limestone cliffs by the sea, with a panoramic view over the Aegean. Swimming here feels like stepping into a private natural bath. For those feeling brave, the rocks above offer jumping points of up to 10 meters.
The tour wraps up at Paradise Beach, reached by a gravel road through pine forest that opens suddenly onto a long, gently sloping sandy beach with crystal-clear water and views of the small offshore island of Kinira. It is the kind of beach that justifies the drive.
Thassos has a long coastline. The Private Beach Tour Thassos Island shows you the best of it, without the guesswork.
By Visit North Greece.
English 
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