Arsanas Beach is a naturally beautiful, small beach known for its picturesque scenery. The beach is secluded and not typically crowded, with just enough people to create a pleasant atmosphere. The landscape is characterized by a sandy beach and a sea filled with pebbles. However, potential visitors should be aware that the sea is quite deep at certain points and contains many sea hedgehogs, making proper swimming shoes a necessity.
Access to Arsanas Beach can be a bit challenging. The road leading to the beach is steep, uneven, sandy, and at some points, quite rough. It is narrow and rocky, making it potentially difficult for non-SUV cars. There is also a three-minute path that leads directly to the beach. Despite these challenges, the beach is still accessible, and some visitors even choose to arrive by water taxi.
In terms of amenities, Arsanas Beach is quite minimalistic. There are no showers, toilets, or changing rooms available, and visitors are advised to bring their own umbrellas and sunbeds. There are also no bars or taverns on the beach. However, the beach does offer ample parking spots for those who choose to drive.
Arsanas Beach amenities include parking.
Visitor reviews highlight the natural beauty and tranquility of the beach, with its picturesque scenery and seclusion being particularly appreciated. However, many visitors found the access to the beach challenging due to the steep, rocky, and uneven road, and the presence of sea hedgehogs and rocks in the water. Complaints were also made about the lack of facilities such as showers, toilets, changing rooms, and waste disposal areas.
Visitors to Arsanas Beach often stay in the nearby town of Thasos, which offers a range of accommodations from hotels to guesthouses. Many tourists include Arsanas Beach as part of their itinerary while exploring the natural beauty and cultural attractions of Thasos Island.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
| Low / High | 8.3°C/13.2°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 12.8°C |
| Sea Temperature | 17.5 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.5 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 07:39/16:55 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 6.9 hrs |
| UV Index | 2.45 |
| Cloud Cover | 67% |
| Speed | 9.2 km/h |
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| Gusts | 23.8 km/h |
| Direction | NE |
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