Golden Beach certainly lives up to its name, with glorious sands backed by pine-clad mountains. It is still being developed in places and there are no buses, so unless you hire a car you will need to get out and about by taxi or on foot. There is a water-taxi service to Thassos Town in high season and exchange facilities are available in Skala.
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Golden Beach hotels and apartments
Our hotels and apartments in Golden Beach include Anastasia Studios, Athina Studios, Filipidis Studios, Hotel Blue Bay, Hotel Dionysos, Hotel George, Marina Apartments, Nostos Studios, Pension Fedra and Smaragdi Ii Studios.
More Thassos holiday destinations
Looking for holidays in Thassos? Our Thassos holiday destinations include Golden Beach, Limenaria, Potos, Skala Potamias, Skala Prinou, Skala Rahoni and Thassos Town.
Beaches
Golden Beach has the best beach on the island - it's long and luxurious. It offers plenty of watersports and there are several tavernas nestled between the beach and the beautiful pine tree-covered hills behind it.
Eating out
Restaurants and tavernas are limited in Golden Beach, but good quality and service are plentiful. You'll find an abundance of fresh fish in the few eateries - make sure you try cuttlefish in red wine sauce or braised octopus with onions.
Nightlife
Golden Beach has a very low-key nightlife with a small selection of bars and tavernas offering platefuls of traditional Greek hospitality and friendliness on tap. If you do fancy a taste of lively Thassos, take a taxi to Thassos Town or Skala Potamias.
Shopping
Shopping is quite minimal in Golden Beach, although you won't go without the essentials as there are several small supermarkets and newsagents. A couple of these stock a slightly better range, including beach gear and souvenirs.
Local information
Hire a car and visit the Monastery of Panagouda which was built to honour the Virgin Mary. According to local myth, an icon of the virgin escaped from a small chapel that was being plundered by pirates and was later discovered hanging from a tree. The Monastery of Panagouda was built where the icon was found.
Location
13km northeast of Thassos Town
Transfer time
1 hour 15-50 minutes and 35 minutes ferry crossing
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