Aliki beach
In the southern part of the island of Thassos, next to the fishing village of Alykes, which gave the name to the beach, there is a small cove that is cozy and protected from all sides by green hills. There is the Aliki beach. In addition to beauty and purity, it is also worth noting its amazingly fragrant and healing air. It is saturated with oxygen due to conifers growing in the immediate vicinity. Here you can not only sunbathe and swim, but also improve your health.
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Beach description
Aliki is divided into two areas by a cape - a marble quarry - into two beaches "Big" and "Small". Each of them is fenced off from the open sea by a cozy bay, in which warm water and shallow depths are watched.
This is a sandy beach with a sloping slope into the sea and calm waves. For this it is loved by the parents of small children, who themselves can absolutely relax and sunbathe enough, not hanging over their children during the rest, while they are in the water.
However, this beach is no less popular among the youth contingent. The number of taverns, bars and other entertainment establishments on this coastline is almost a record on the island. Due to the high competition, the service in restaurants is at the highest level.
Not only party animals and family people will like to rest here, but also judges of a rich excursion program. A touring launch even moors to the beach, which carries out regular voyages as part of a program to visit the best beaches of the island. Once upon a time, marble was mined on this cape and salt was evaporated. Until now, the ruins of ancient structures and marble baths remained on its territory.
It’s most convenient to get here by car, since a few hours is clearly not enough for you. It is worth coming here for the whole day, and if you depend on the schedule of public transport, you definitely will not be able to enjoy this place to the full. Although if the option with a car or taxi is still not suitable, there are buses to the nearest village, from where it is possible to get to the beach on foot.
When is the best time to go?
Greece - a country with a long length from north to south, so the recommendations will vary depending on the place where you are going. The holiday season begins in May and reaches a peak in July-August: there are too many tourists, and the temperature on the southern islands reaches 40 degrees, which may still not play a role on the beach, but certainly not suitable for sightseeing. So the best time to relax in Greece is the end of spring-beginning of summer or September-October.
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Infrastructure
Aliki is a well-equipped beach, there is everything you need for a bright and memorable relaxation.
All infrastructure is located on the Big (Western) beach:
- sunbeds;
- parasols;
- shower (paid).
Toilets can be found in taverns and a shop located on the beach area.
Small (Eastern) beach is considered to be wild.
As for entertainment, they are not organized centrally. Each vacationer must worry in advance about his or her leisure.
In the bay is crystally clear water, so here you can get to know the underwater inhabitants. Since the coast is too shallow to dive with a mask or practice scuba diving, you will have to go far inland.
The taverns offer delicious national Greek dishes. Traditionally, it is fish and vegetables. If you are not driving, be sure to try the local home-made white wine.
There are not many hotels near Aliki, since this place is recognized by the government as a national treasure. Construction and any interference with local architecture and landscape is prohibited by law. Therefore, it is more convenient to just come here to relax for the whole day. If you still want to spend the night nearby, then you can book a room in Alba Studio Thassos.
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- Right by the beach there are ruins of the ancient settlement Alykes, named according to legend after Princess Aliki in the 7th century BC. Here you can wander through the ruins of the streets of the ancient city with marble shrines and temples, on the background of which you can make bright memorable photos.
- It will be quite problematic to get to this beach for elderly people suffering from diseases of the musculoskeletal system and cardiovascular system. A rather steep and high staircase leads to the beach, movement along which can cause certain difficulties for this category of tourists. Both beaches, both Big and Small, are rather narrow, therefore, unfortunately, you cannot do beach sports (volleyball, football).