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Papias beach is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 100th place out of 185 beaches in the Thrace region 70.8 km away from its center, the city of Komotini. It is one of the beaches of Thassos settlement, just 1.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and white sand & pebble cover, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
A significant part of the beach has a restricted access. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Makriamos beach, which has a rating of 8.4.
Papias beach is located in Thrace within Thassos, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Thasos, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine pebble
Chrysi Ammoudia 2.4 km
Beach resort, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Chrysi Ammoudia 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Nea Peramos 2.9 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Agios Athanasios 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Agia Marina 0.2 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water
Thassos 1.5 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water
Papalimani 1.7 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Thassos 0.6 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Papalimani 0.7 km
Beach resort, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Papalimani 0.4 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Makryammos 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand
Papalimani 1 km
What to do in Papias beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Papias beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Papias beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Papias beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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Papias beach has a white sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Papias beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The Papias beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Papias beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are some boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is partly a hotel beach, part of the territory belongs to the hotel, and the rest of the beach is open to everyone. Only hotel guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The bar is located right on the Papias beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Beach Hotel Villa Nisteri is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.
There are 871 places to stay in the Papias beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Papias beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Papias beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Papias beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Tarsanas Beach located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Papias beach is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 10°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.
Papias beach (Thasos) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Papias beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.
Large free area, Beach resort, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
Sani 0.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Poseidi 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Sarti 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Pachia Ammos 0.2 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Oikismos "Phoinikes" 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Angelochori 2.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Poseidi 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Olympiada Kentro 3.7 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Paralia Epanomes 3.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Ammouliane 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Ammouliane 3 km
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