Skala Potamias Holidays

Skala Potamias – Peaceful beach holiday in a natural setting
Holidays in Skala Potamias will appeal to those looking for an uncomplicated quiet Thassos resort with a stupendous beach and attractive surrounding countryside. Holidays in Skala Potamias are based in a small resort on the north-west coast of the island of Thassos at the foot of Mount Ypsarion, the highest on the island. Skala Potamias is surrounded by beautiful lush countryside and shares a long bay with famously fine sand with the neighbouring resort of Skala Panagias.

Skala Potamias holidays – The finest sands on Thassos
Holidays in Skala Potamias share the fabulous and renowned Golden beach with the neighbouring resort of Skala Panagias. Skala Potamias beach holidays have a lovely setting in green surroundings with trees reaching the shore and views of Mount Ypsarion. Skala Potamias holidays offer idyllic and safe beach conditions for children and swimmers with lovely fine soft sand sloping gently into the sea, especially at the western end of Golden beach near Skala Potamias. Skala Potamias holidays offer plenty of watersports including sailing and windsurfing. Spend Skala Potamias holiday evenings strolling around the harbour and enjoying a quiet meal. Holidays in Skala Potamias have a good selection of bars and tavernas to choose from but nightlife is pretty quiet. Skala Potamias holidays offer peaceful evening tavernas and good atmospheric fish restaurants rather than noisy discos, but  holidays in Skala Potamias can easily include a couple of visits to lively Thassos Town, connected by taxi and bus. Water taxis leaving from Golden beach provide a very pleasant way of including Thassos Town in your Skala Potamias holidays.

Holidays in Skala Potamias – Stroll up to the atmospheric old village
Skala Potamias holidays should include a stroll up to the peaceful and wonderfully located original hillside village of Potamia with its traditional stone houses, imposing churches, classic Greek square with huge plane trees, freshwater streams and superb views. Take home some famous Thassos honey from your Skala Panagias holiday. Holidays in Skala Potamias could include a strenuous but rewarding walk up the mountain path that leaves from the village of Potamia. Other popular Skala Panagias holiday excursions include the wonderful medieval inland village of Theologos, the monastery of Panagouda, and the ancient ruins of Philippi or boat trips to the islands of Thassopoula, Kinira or Panagia or a full day tour of the entire island of Thassos.