"A long and sumptuous line of sand dunes backs the bay of Skala Potamias, just 9 miles south of Thassos Town on the sheltered eastern shore. It's quiet. It's simple. And it's off the beaten track. So, depending on your perspective, it could be perfect…"
While the main coastal road takes a short detour to wind through the hills above it, an offshoot leads you down the valley to this sleepy village. Set at the southern end of a big horseshoe bay, Skala Potamias has a few tavernas, fewer shops, a couple of cafe bars and no nightlife. So what draws people to these shores? Well… the shore. It's a gorgeous sandy beach, so big that there's always bags of space for serious sun-worship. You could catch the breeze at the water's edge on a two-mile stroll to the northern end of the bay – where watersports add to a livelier scene at Golden Sands resort. Or work off the holiday calories by doing the distance through the dunes. Of course, you could just settle into a gentle holiday routine – full English breakfast at one of the cafes, a day devoted to sun and sea with a parasol on the sands, and evening table talk at one of the tavernas that line the little harbour. And Thassos Town is near enough for shopping forays – there's an hourly bus service from 7am to early evening. So, while you may feel well off the beaten track here, you're really not far at all.
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Skala Potamias hotels and apartments
Our hotels and apartments in Skala Potamias include Green Sea Apartments, Hotel Kamelia, Hotel Korina, Nefeli Studios, Semeli Studios and Susie 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
The sandy beach stretches from Skala Potamias, along a sweeping bay, to the resort of Golden Beach. A relaxing stroll from one to the other would take about an hour. There are some watersports available.
Eating out
The menus in Skala Potamias tend to offer everything from fried breakfasts to delicious Greek salads and mousakka, so although you may have to return to the same taverna, you won't have to eat the same dish.
Nightlife
Nightlife is mainly limited to watching the sun sink behind the Aegean sea with a cold glass of Thassian wine from the verandah of a rustic taverna. However, there are a couple of bars and a disco in high season. If you prefer something livelier, take a taxi to Thassos town where there are plenty of music bars and a couple of discos.
Shopping
Shopping in Skala Potamias is fairly limited, although there are a couple of supermarkets for necessities. Take a short bus trip inland to the mountain village of Panagia for more shopping opportunities - there is an olive oil factory and stalls selling local produce including famous Thassos honey.
Local information
Aliki, in the south of the island, is a small peninsula where everything Thassian is present; beautiful beaches, pine forests, ancient ruins and a traditional village. Spend a day here; wandering, relaxing and drinking in the beauty of Thassos.
Location
14km northeast of Thassos Town
Transfer time
1 hour 15 to 50 minutes and 35 minute ferry crossing
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