Villas in Thassos

Thassos is a green, pine-covered island in the northern Aegean, reached by a short ferry from the mainland near Kavala. Limenas (Thassos Town) is the easiest base, the Skala Prinou coast in the west is quieter and handy for the Kavala ferry, and Limenaria in the south-west has a long seafront. Villa choice on the island itself is limited.

Where

Villas: 59
From, per week: £317
Cheapest month: November
Nearest airports: Kavala airport, near Chrysoupoli on the mainland, is the closest, with seasonal flights from the UK taking around three and a half hours from London. From there, drive to Keramoti for the ferry to Limenas. Thessaloniki airport has more flights but is roughly two hours' drive from the ferry.

Where to stay in Thassos

Limenas (Thassos Town)

Limenas is the island's main town and ferry port, with ancient remains, an archaeological museum and a harbour lined with tavernas. Ferries from Keramoti take around 35 to 45 minutes and run frequently in summer, and Keramoti is a short drive from Kavala airport. Golden Beach, one of the island's longest and most popular sandy beaches, is a short drive south-east.

Best for: First-timers who want restaurants, the ferry and good beaches close by

Not for you if: You want somewhere sleepy: Limenas is the busiest place on the island in summer.

Skala Prinou and Ormos Prinou (west coast)

This stretch faces the mainland across the bay, with sandy beaches, sunset views and the island's second ferry port, which links to Kavala itself in around an hour and a quarter. Prinos, just inland, is a larger and less touristy village with supermarkets and a weekly market. It is a calmer base than Limenas, and the round-island road makes the rest of Thassos easy to reach.

Best for: Quieter beaches and sunsets, with easy ferry access to Kavala

Not for you if: You want the island's best-known beaches on the doorstep: those are on the east and south-east coasts.

Limenaria (south-west)

Limenaria is the island's second-largest village, with a long seafront promenade of restaurants and shops and a quieter feel than the east side. It makes a good base for exploring the south coast and the hill villages behind it, and Aliki, on the south-east coast, with its ancient marble quarry right by the sea, is a scenic drive away.

Best for: Families who want a seafront promenade and a quieter village base

Not for you if: You want to be near the ferry: Limenaria is close to an hour's drive from Limenas.

Kavala and Nea Iraklitsa (mainland)

A few of our villas are on the mainland coast opposite Thassos. Kavala is a lively port city with an old town climbing up to its castle, and Nea Iraklitsa is a small seaside village a short drive west. Both are well placed for day trips to Thassos and to the archaeological site of Philippi, and Kavala airport is within an hour's drive.

Best for: Town life and day trips, including Thassos and ancient Philippi

Not for you if: You want to wake up on the island: every Thassos day means a ferry crossing.

When to go to Thassos

June and September are the best months: warm sea, open tavernas and quieter beaches. July and August are busy, and the ferry from Keramoti can have long queues, especially on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, so avoid crossing at those times if you can. May and October are good for walking in the forested interior, though the sea is cooler. Out of season many tourist businesses close and direct UK flights to Kavala stop.

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Practical information for Thassos

Do you need a car?: Yes. One main road circles the island and summer buses are limited, so a car makes it far easier to reach beaches and mountain villages. You can take a hire car across on the ferry or hire on the island. Standard hire cars are not meant for the island's dirt roads.
Airports: Kavala airport, near Chrysoupoli on the mainland, is the closest, with seasonal flights from the UK taking around three and a half hours from London. From there, drive to Keramoti for the ferry to Limenas. Thessaloniki airport has more flights but is roughly two hours' drive from the ferry.
Changeover day: Changeover days vary by villa, and many run Saturday to Saturday in high season. Check the villa's dates before you book flights.

Thassos villa holidays: questions answered

How do you get to Thassos?

Fly to Kavala airport, drive to Keramoti and take the ferry to Limenas, which takes around 35 to 45 minutes. There is also a slower ferry from Kavala to Skala Prinou on the west coast.

Which airport is closest to Thassos?

Kavala airport, on the mainland near Chrysoupoli, is a short drive from the Keramoti ferry. It has seasonal flights from the UK. Thessaloniki has more flights but is roughly two hours' drive away.

Do you need a car on Thassos?

Yes, for most villa stays. One road circles the island and buses are limited, so a car makes beaches and mountain villages much easier to reach. You can take a car across on the ferry.

Where is the best place to stay on Thassos?

Limenas (Thassos Town) for restaurants and the main ferry, Skala Prinou for a quieter west-coast base with sunsets, and Limenaria for a seafront village in the south-west.

What are the best beaches on Thassos?

Golden Beach is one of the longest and most popular sandy beaches. Aliki, with its ancient marble quarry by the sea, and Paradise Beach on the east coast are also well worth the drive.

When is the best time to visit Thassos?

June and September, when the sea is warm and the beaches and ferries are quieter. In July and August, avoid the Keramoti ferry on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, when queues can be long.

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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.

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Villas in Thassos

Where to stay in Thassos

Limenas (Thassos Town)

Best for: First-timers who want restaurants, the ferry and good beaches close by

Not for you if: You want somewhere sleepy: Limenas is the busiest place on the island in summer.

Skala Prinou and Ormos Prinou (west coast)

Best for: Quieter beaches and sunsets, with easy ferry access to Kavala

Not for you if: You want the island's best-known beaches on the doorstep: those are on the east and south-east coasts.

Limenaria (south-west)

Best for: Families who want a seafront promenade and a quieter village base

Not for you if: You want to be near the ferry: Limenaria is close to an hour's drive from Limenas.

Kavala and Nea Iraklitsa (mainland)

Best for: Town life and day trips, including Thassos and ancient Philippi

Not for you if: You want to wake up on the island: every Thassos day means a ferry crossing.

When to go to Thassos

Practical information for Thassos

Do you need a car?

Yes. One main road circles the island and summer buses are limited, so a car makes it far easier to reach beaches and mountain villages. You can take a hire car across on the ferry or hire on the island. Standard hire cars are not meant for the island's dirt roads.

Airports

Kavala airport, near Chrysoupoli on the mainland, is the closest, with seasonal flights from the UK taking around three and a half hours from London. From there, drive to Keramoti for the ferry to Limenas. Thessaloniki airport has more flights but is roughly two hours' drive from the ferry.

Changeover day

Changeover days vary by villa, and many run Saturday to Saturday in high season. Check the villa's dates before you book flights.

Thassos villa holidays: questions answered

How do you get to Thassos?

Fly to Kavala airport, drive to Keramoti and take the ferry to Limenas, which takes around 35 to 45 minutes. There is also a slower ferry from Kavala to Skala Prinou on the west coast.

Which airport is closest to Thassos?

Kavala airport, on the mainland near Chrysoupoli, is a short drive from the Keramoti ferry. It has seasonal flights from the UK. Thessaloniki has more flights but is roughly two hours' drive away.

Do you need a car on Thassos?

Yes, for most villa stays. One road circles the island and buses are limited, so a car makes beaches and mountain villages much easier to reach. You can take a car across on the ferry.

Where is the best place to stay on Thassos?

Limenas (Thassos Town) for restaurants and the main ferry, Skala Prinou for a quieter west-coast base with sunsets, and Limenaria for a seafront village in the south-west.

What are the best beaches on Thassos?

Golden Beach is one of the longest and most popular sandy beaches. Aliki, with its ancient marble quarry by the sea, and Paradise Beach on the east coast are also well worth the drive.

When is the best time to visit Thassos?

June and September, when the sea is warm and the beaches and ferries are quieter. In July and August, avoid the Keramoti ferry on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, when queues can be long.