Island in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece
Thassos
Green northern Aegean island with marble beaches, reached by ferry from Keramoti or Kavala. Cheap and calm outside August; a car or scooter helps and ferries and many businesses stop in winter.
At a glance
- Safety5/5Very safeDetails
- Monthly budget$1,460–2,140Comfortable, one person · €1,300–1,900Details
- Value for money64/100Better value than 63% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goJun–Jul, SepWarmest: Aug, 33°CDetails
- Internet91 MbpsFixed broadband, Greece medianDetails
- Tap waterFilter or boilMost locals buy bottled water.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: common in tourist areasDetails
- Doctor's visit$45–79Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundFerry from Keramoti to LimenasWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashCards work in hotels and busier restaurants.Details
Where to stay in Thassos
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Limenas (Thassos Town) | Ferry port, ruins, tavernas and buses; best base |
| Skala Potamia | Quiet beach village close to Golden Beach |
| Skala Prinos | Alternative ferry port to Kavala; calm, cheaper stays |
Apps that work in Thassos
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: Viber and WhatsApp
- Ferryhopper: Compare and book ferries between islands
- Taxis: No ride-hailing on the island. Taxis exist in Limenas; book ahead for ferries and airport transfers.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Greece.
- Mixed: cards and cash Cards work in hotels and busier restaurants. Carry cash for small tavernas, beach bars, buses and parking.
- Currency: Euro (EUR). US$1 ≈ €0.89 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Most Greek bank ATMs charge foreign cards a few euros; Euronet costs more. Decline currency conversion.
- Tipping: Round up or leave 5–10% in tavernas and cafés, ideally in cash; card tips often can't be added.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay widely accepted; IRIS bank transfers are for locals with Greek accounts.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Schengen member: non-EU visitors are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (fingerprints and photo) instead of passport stamps.
- ETIAS is not running yet; the EU will announce its start date months in advance.
- Ferries from Turkey and Albania cross the Schengen external border, so expect full passport checks there.
Emergency numbers
Police 100 · Ambulance 166 · Fire 199 · Tourist police 1571 · All emergencies 112
Plugs
Type C, F · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Prepaid SIMs from Telekom, Vodafone and Nova at Athens airport and phone shops; passport needed. EU SIMs roam at home rates. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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