Hiring a catamaran is the ideal way to explore the hidden beauty of Thassos. A well-kept secret of the Aegean Sea with a majestic coastline waiting to be discovered with the yacht that matches your style. Thassos is located in Northern Greece and is just 8 miles from the mainland, with several marinas where you can find the ideal catamaran, sailboat, motor yacht or speedboat of your choice. You can directly contact the owners of the vessels for the ideal boat, or simply allow a BednBlue travel expert to guide you with some suggestions.
You have plenty of options:
You can book and hire a catamaran with a skipper, or without if you own a license, and enjoy a one-day cruise around the unique coastline. You can also hire a motorboat to tour various beaches with ease in complete luxury and comfort. With the option to book a catamaran, you have the magnificent opportunity to throw a party, plan a family reunion, or celebrate a wedding anniversary. Finally, you can also hire a luxury catamaran and organize multi-day trips to Halkidiki, Lemnos or Samothraki.
Thassos is an island in Greece blessed with fine nature just 12 nautical miles from the port of Kavala. The capital of the island, Limenas is situated on the north side of the island and has a charming harbor with several boats departing for daily cruises. Some sights worth visiting include the ancient agora of Thassos where you will come across a monumental complex featuring 3rd century Roman temples, buildings and statues. You can also visit the Ancient Theatre of Thassos right above the harbor, where several festivals take place throughout the year and many people gather to enjoy performances in a milieu of panoramic views. Every June all the way to September, the locals collect and process honey, which Thassos is renowned for. Aside from Honey making, olive picking and wine harvesting are other activities even travelers can participate in during these months. The varied coastline of Thassos offers diving opportunities in underwater rocks and reefs, there are also perfect conditions for windsurfing since the island can get quite windy in summer. Some great options for watersports are Pachis Beach, Skala Rachoni Beach in the north or Psili Ammos Beach and Potos Beach in the south. If you have had your fair share of fun in the center of the island, it is time to enjoy a boating holiday around the coastline or even navigate neighbouring islands where you can create lifetime experiences.
Boat hire in Thassos ticks most of the boxes for a top-notch charter experience in Greece. You can depart from Limenas and head along the eastern coast where you will find Limanaki, Glikadi and Papalimani beaches that can be toured with a catamaran for a day at a great price. Alternatively, you can head to the eastern coast where you will come across Makryammos Beach, the Beach of Saliara and the famous Golden beach which is organised offering perfect moments for relaxation for various ages. This beach is near the traditional village of Panagia with the coastline extending to Potamia which is blessed with verdant vegetation and mountain trails right above. In fact you will catch sight of Mount Ypsario which has an altitude of 1208 metres and is the tallest summit in Thassos. During your sailing trip, you can always dock your catamaran in a sheltered bay or relax at a lovely secluded beach.
Catamarans are a special type of boat, as they are a superstructure over 2 other boats. This unique design makes them very stable and at the same time, they are the most spacious boats since they have the width of about 2 single-hull boats. They are relatively affordable as they can accommodate many people, while fuel consumption is low compared to a motor vehicle. Due to the plenty of space they have, they are an excellent choice for people that want to throw a party or organise an event. For all the above reasons, there is a high demand for this type of boat in the recent years.
Yacht rentals in Greece offer multiple opportunities for island-hopping experiences. Halkidiki, Lemnos and Samothraki, which is a little further away, are options you can add to your cruising program. Halkidiki has many resorts that line the coastline with pristine beaches and tucked-away coves where you can spend an overnight. With a skipper you can enjoy even more spits in the three different ‘fingers’ that form the peninsula of Halkidiki. Sithonia makes up the middle ‘finger’, lots of catamarans come here for the clean water or to escape from the crowds that fill Kassandra, which is relatively close to Thessaloniki. For the more advanced sailor, heading to Lemnos and Samothraki, you can enjoy a long stay for a 7-day charter experience. Although they may seem as far-flung corners of the Aegean, The strong wind conditions make it perfect for surfing and the hospitality of the people will make you return with an ever-present smile.
Alyki has some of the most beautiful bays in Thassos and is situated on the southeast side of the island. Right before Paros invaded and took control of Thassos, the white marble was exported across the bay of Alyki in big ships and was used by multiple countries in the Aegean Sea. A little further you will come across Giola lagoon which is a natural shaped pool, secluded with turquoise waters. During peak season, Alyki can get quite crowded so a great alternative just 4 km off the southern coastline of Thassos, one can visit the village of Limenaria. This is the second-largest town after Limenas, here you will experience the Greek ‘philoxenia’ and enjoy the local specialties by the seaside, a great stop and choice for your boat trips in Thassos.
Below you will find some useful information for your boating holiday in Thassos, general accessibility of the island and a couple of picturesque marinas.
Marina Limenas: The main marina right by Thassos town, here you will find all types of yachts. Great start for your boat trips with good holding for most visiting yachts that arrive from the port of Kavala. There is good shelter year round with electricity and water supplies and there are many restaurants you can pick from.
Skala Sotiros Marina: Originally a fishing hamlet, it now presents a well-equipped marina where you can moor your boat. Several beaches and small tavernas nestled in between where you can enjoy a relaxing day.
Prinos: The seaside village of Prinos offers secluded anchorage and is a wonderful relacing holiday resort.
Potos: A small seaside village with the main town offering restaurants, taverns, tourist shops and many more for your boat trip in Thassos. Overall, a great stop near Limenaria where you can even spot seagulls and superb night views.
Kavala International Airport “Alexander the Great” is the nearest airport to Thassos. A 15-min drive to the port of Keramoti from the Airport, where you can take a boat or ferry directly to Thassos in just 40 minutes.
Thessaloniki International Airport “Macedonia”- around 2 hours away to drive to Kavala but offers many more available flight options.
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