#212 European Rank

Saliara (Marble) Beach

Thassos, Greece•Aegean Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September

Photo: Shtilian Shterev (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia Commons source

EDITORIAL SCORE

4.62/ 5.0

SEA TEMPERATURE

25.9°C

August 30-year average

DAILY BUDGET

€41/day

SAND & SHORELINE

Pebbles / Shingle

Gradual Drop

Sea Temperature by Month

30-year monthly averages for Thassos · NOAA satellite data

Swipe 12 months ⇄

Warm Bathwater

Jan

13.0°C

Air 20°C

Feb

12.3°C

Air 21°C

Mar

12.4°C

Air 23°C

Apr

14.3°C

Air 26°C

May

18.4°C

Air 29°C

Jun

22.6°C

Air 32°C

Jul

25.1°C

Air 34°C

Peak

Aug

25.9°C

Air 34°C

Sep

23.7°C

Air 32°C

Oct

20.4°C

Air 29°C

Nov

17.1°C

Air 25°C

Dec

14.6°C

Air 22°C

Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology

Swimmable 3 Jun – 10 Oct (>21°C) · 128 days

30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Greece Sea Temperatures

Score Breakdown

Scenery & Setting4.5 / 5

Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.7 / 5

Sand & Shoreline Quality4.2 / 5

Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5

Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5

Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5

About Saliara (Marble) Beach

A beach made of marble. White quarry pebbles light the sea from below on Thassos.

Key Beach Facts

Official Records

•Access: Located on the northeastern coast of Thassos near Makryammos; reached via a scenic unpaved dirt road or by coastal excursion boat

•Protected Status / Environment: Pine-clad coastal hillside adjacent to historic Thassian white marble quarries

•Notable Feature: Bright white polished marble pebbles giving the sea an intense tropical turquoise-luminescent hue

Official Tourism Authorities:visitgreece.gr

Amenities & Facilities

Bathrooms

Yes

Showers

Free Parking

Yes

Food / Tavernas

Yes

Good for Kids

Dog Friendly

Lifeguard on Duty

Sunbed & Umbrella Rentals

Natural Cliff/Pine Shade

Wheelchair Accessible

Snorkeling & Watersports

Nudist / FKK Friendly

Getting There & Local Notes

Getting there:

Located near Thassos. Accessible via regional coastal roads (40.751°N, 24.748°E).

•Dazzlingly clear over marble chips; shelves gently.

•A cove below the marble quarries on Thassos's northeast tip, at the end of a rough dirt track.

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

INTL · 40m drive

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Frequently Asked Questions about Saliara (Marble) Beach

What is the water temperature at Saliara (Marble) Beach?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Saliara (Marble) Beach averages 25.9°C (79°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Saliara (Marble) Beach?

Saliara (Marble) Beach is classified as a pebbles / shingle shoreline located in Thassos, Greece.

Is Saliara (Marble) Beach good for families with kids?

Saliara (Marble) Beach has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.

Are there parking and facilities at Saliara (Marble) Beach?

Free parking is available. Restroom facilities are present.

Getting Around & Activities

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