The Beach of Golden Sand is a popular destination located in Thassos. It is renowned for its fine, hourglass-like sand, which is wide and free from stones. The beach is particularly noted for its left side, which many consider to be the most beautiful part. The beach is surrounded by numerous restaurants and taverns, offering a variety of dining options for visitors.
The natural characteristics of the beach are also a major draw. The water is crystal clear and the beach is perfectly sandy. The sea remains shallow for about 100 meters, making it a safe choice for families with children. The water is warm and clean, adding to the overall appeal of the location.
The Beach of Golden Sand offers a range of amenities, including unlimited sunbeds and a drinks service. To avail of the sunbeds and umbrella, visitors are required to order a minimum amount of drinks from the beach bars. The bars also provide good service and are known for their friendly staff.
Despite its popularity, the beach can get crowded, especially during peak hours. However, the crowd does not detract from the overall experience, as the beach is large enough to accommodate a large number of visitors. One thing to note is that the sun sets behind the mountains 1.5 to 2 hours earlier than on other parts of the island, which may shorten the beach hours for some visitors.
Beach of Golden Sand amenities include loungers.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.
Visitor reviews highlight the beauty and cleanliness of Golden Beach, with its fine, stone-free sand and crystal clear, shallow waters being particularly appreciated. The availability of sunbeds and the friendly service from the beach bars also receive positive remarks. However, some visitors complain about the beach being crowded and the sun setting earlier due to the mountains, which shortens the beach hours.
Visitors to the Beach of Golden Sand often stay in the nearby town of Limenaria, which offers a variety of accommodation options and is just a short drive from the beach. Additionally, many choose to stay in the charming village of Potos, which is known for its vibrant nightlife and is also within easy reach of the beach.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 40.7309527 / Longitude: 24.7614069
Beach of Golden Sand is located in Thasos. The following map of Beach of Golden Sand shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 12.3°C/17.2°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 18.3°C |
| Sea Temperature | 15.3 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.1 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:28/20:09 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 13.0 hrs |
| UV Index | 7.1 |
| Cloud Cover | 20% |
| Speed | 9.3 km/h |
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| Gusts | 19.8 km/h |
| Direction | W |
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