Marble Beach (Saliara)
Παραλία Σαλιάρα
A bay on the northeast coast of Thasos, covered with white marble chips, where the water shines in brilliant emerald green. It is the island's most famous beach.
Marble Beach (also known as Saliara Beach or Porto Vathy) lies about 9 km east of Limenas. Near the bay is the white marble quarry of Thasos, which has been worked since ancient times. Quarry debris has washed into the bay and formed a snow-white beach of marble pebbles, which makes the sea look unreal in shades of emerald and turquoise. The beach has parasols, sun loungers and a beach bar, with excellent water quality for swimming and snorkeling. The last few kilometers run along a dirt road through the quarry area, where traffic raises a lot of dust. You can drive, ride a motorbike, or take a summer boat from Limenas. The white stones reflect the sun strongly, so bring sunscreen and protect your eyes.
Opening hours
All day (summer facilities about 10:00–19:00)
Nearby sights
- Golden Beach
- Panagia
- Acropolis of Thasos
- Potamia
- Ancient Theatre of Thasos
- Archaeological Museum of Thasos
- Ancient Agora of Thasos
- Limenas Old Harbour