Plan a trip by ferry to Thassos, the enchanting North Aegean island with excellent tourist infrastructure and scenic beauty, an ideal destination for holidays.
Thassos is a beautiful island, the northernmost island of the Aegean Sea with wonderful beaches, beautiful villages that stand out with their architecture with elements from Thrace and Macedonia, countless churches, monasteries and archaeological sites of great interest, such as the ancient city, the ancient market and the ancient theater. A wonderful destination for those who love the sea, the sun and fun activities. Book your ferry tickets now and enjoy a wonderful and relaxing holiday in Thassos.
Ferry connections to Thassos
The ferry connections to Thassos are daily from Kavala port and Keramoti port.
Ferry to Thassos from Kavala port
There is a ferry to Thassos from the passenger port of Kavala “Apostolos Pavlos" to Skala Prinos port. These are the most frequent and cheapest routes.
Ferry to Thassos from Keramoti port
There is a ferry to Thassos from Keramoti port (located 40 km from the city of Kavala) to Limenas (main port of Thassos in town). Routes are more infrequent and a little more expensive. It serves those who have as final destination areas of southern Thassos. You can still choose it during your holidays in Thassos for a visit to beautiful Kavala for shopping, sightseeing or nightlife.
Frequency
The itineraries are all year round and are increasing during the high season.
Keramoti - Thassos(Limenas) : this route is available daily with several departures per day !
Kavala - Thassos (Skala Prinou) : this route is available 3 - 4 times per day during the summer season.
Usually, τhere are at least 4-5 daily routes to Thassos from Kavala port and Keramoti port.
Duration
The duration of the trip depends on the port of departure.
Keramoti -Thassos: the journey takes about 45 minutes,
Kavala - Skala Prinos : the journey takes about 1.5 hours.
Ferry types
The ferry boats to Thassos are usually small conventional vessels. So far, there are no high speed ferries for this connection.
How to get around Thassos
There are many ways of moving around Thassos and discovering the beauty of the island.
Public buses
- There is a public bus service to all the villages and popular beaches of Thassos
- There are also other bus routes that reach less touristic villages on the island
- The main public bus stop of Thassos is located at Limenas, right next to the port
Taxis & private transfers
- Taxis may be a more expensive option compared to buses, but it is certainly a shorter and easier way to get to your destination. Taxis are usually located in central locations, such as in Chora or at the port
Car & motorbike rentals
- In Thassos, there are car and motorbike rental companies in many tourist spots of the island and of course in Limenas
- This option allows you to explore the island in the most isolated places that is not possible with public transport
Sea buses
- During the high season with the high tourist traffic there is a sea bus that runs twice a day to the popular holiday resorts of Thassos such as Skala Potamia, Skala Panagia, Makryammos and Thassos town
On foot
- If you are nature lovers and love hiking, you can explore Thassos through the many hiking trails of the island. Wonderful natural mountain landscapes, wild forests and lakes that will enchant you and breathtaking sea views
About Thassos
A visit to beautiful Thassos is going to offer unforgettable experiences to tourists, with its stunning beaches with crystal clear waters, its wonderful picturesque villages built in the traditional Greek architecture and the unique sights that highlight its glorious past.
The island of Thassos is a paradise on earth for nature lovers as it offers a variety of activities for hiking through wonderful monasteries leading to unique landscapes!
Best things to do in Thassos
By choosing Thassos as a travel destination, travelers will have the opportunity to relax but also to explore special places of historical importance.
Explore the Ancient Agora
The Ancient Agora is an attraction of immense historical importance and with an amazing view of the whole area and is undoubtedly worth a visit. In this archaeological site you will see ruins of temples, sanctuaries, conservatory, theater and the Acropolis.
Visit the Archaeological Museum
The visit to the Archaeological Museum provides information about the glorious history of the island since there the visitor will see objects from excavations around Thassos, such as vases, statues, terracotta figurines and jewelry.
Hiking to Archangel Michael Monastery
It is an old monastery on a rock with exquisite architecture and a stunning view of the sea. An ideal spot for hiking since the visitor to reach it will experience incredible calm and relaxation.
Relax at Giola Lagoon
This is the lagoon known as the "Tear of Venus", a natural pool carved into a rock next to the sea. Due to its unique beauty it is very often chosen as an Instagram spot. Visitors can swim in this picturesque lagoon.
Discover Traditional Villages
A wonderful excursion to the wonderful mountain villages that Thaos has, such as Panagia and Theologos. They are beautiful since they have cobbled streets with unique traditional architecture.
Enjoy the local beaches
Thassos hosts remarkable beaches with crystal clear waters such as Aliki beach, Marmarini beach known for its unique marble fragments in the sand, but also Makryammos and Paradisos Beach which are very family friendly.
Visit Folklore Museums
In Thassos there are two Theologian Folklore Museums that present traditional professions and ways of life through various exhibits and the Limenaria Folklore Museum where daily utensils and costumes that reflect the local culture are exhibited.
Explore the Dragon's Cave
An extremely interesting destination is the Dragon's Cave (Drakotrypa) which has impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
