Keramoti

Keramoti is not just a harbor for Thasos: Discover everything about the giant sandy beach with the Blue Flag, pine forest, and the best fish taverns in the Kavala region.

Briefly about Keramoti:

Location: 40 km from Kavala, in the delta of the Nestos River; the closest point of land to the island of Thasos.
Beach: Miles long and 50 meters wide, with the finest sand, long shallows, and the Blue Flag.
Facilities: Supermarkets, taverns, bank, post office, and information kiosks; the place is known for fresh fish.
Tip: Be sure to bring mosquito repellent due to the proximity to the river delta.

A harbor that offers much more

Keramoti is a small place, better known as the harbor from where ferries depart to Thasos. However, this place offers more than just the harbor itself. To our pleasant surprise, it has a very long and wide sandy beach with a Blue Flag that it certainly deserves.

Paradise beach and pine forest

The beach is several kilometers long, very wide (about 50m), sandy on the shore and in the water, with a long shallow area. There are several modern beach bars on the beach where you can sit on sun loungers and umbrellas. In addition to the beach bars, there are beach volleyball nets, toys for children, and canopies. Some bars are large and can accommodate up to 2000 visitors, and at night they function as clubs. The beach has the finest flour-like sand, clear water, transparent to the bottom where there are countless shells. It is quite far from the harbor (hence visitors to Thasos do not know it exists), so the water is very clear and clean. Along the entire beach, there is a pine forest with plenty of shaded parking spots for cars. The beach itself does not have much natural shade.

Facilities in the village and stay tips

In Keramoti, there are several souvenir shops, boutiques, a few cafes, taverns, and restaurants, supermarkets, and fast-food restaurants. The place is not known for its nightlife because it is almost non-existent. There are quite a lot of mosquitoes, so it is advisable to bring electric mosquito repellents from home, as well as creams for evening walks.

Excellent connectivity and location

Keramoti is located about 210 km from Thessaloniki and 40 km from Kavala, lying in the delta of the Nestos River. It is in the southeastern part of the region of Macedonia, in the southernmost part of the prefecture of Kavala. It is only 6 nautical miles from Thasos (a 35-minute ferry ride).

Authentic spirit of a fishing village

A small, authentic, fishing village is gradually developing and slowly growing into a typical Greek seaside town with around 2000 inhabitants. Due to the large number of fishermen who move to this place from other countries, the town is known for the large number of fish taverns that always offer fresh fish on their menu, as well as fresh fish that can be bought cheaply at the port directly from the fishermen. The place also has a bank, post office, primary and secondary school, as well as two tourist kiosks for information. One is located on the dock in the harbor and provides all the information related to the town and its surroundings, while the other is in the eastern part of the village, behind the secondary school, and offers information to nature lovers and anyone interested in various bird species, rare animals, and vegetation that can be found in the vicinity of Keramoti. Keramoti is one of the favorite destinations for nature lovers.

Outdoor activities and surroundings

All around Keramoti, the Lekani Mountains stretch, where hikers and visitors can enjoy diverse picturesque vegetation, visit small mountain villages, observe rare birds of prey, as well as the meanders of the Nestos River where they can enjoy rafting or kayaking. Here, 4x4 off-road tours, bird watching, and hiking are organized…

If you are a history and archaeology enthusiast, from Keramoti, you can easily visit

the archaeological site of Philippi, one of the most important in Greece,
then the sites on Thasos and in Xanthi.
Kavala is just a half-hour drive away and is ideal for a day trip, shopping, as well as visiting the old town, aqueduct, and museum.

Local tradition and events

The inhabitants of Keramoti are engaged in agriculture, livestock farming, and fishing, but increasingly also in tourism. The most important agricultural products are corn, rice, asparagus, cotton, and kiwi.

The most famous event during the year in Keramoti is the Epiphany, on January 6th, when young people jump into the sea to be the first to swim to the cross.
Keramoti is also known for one of the largest music festivals in northern Greece held in mid-July (Plai Sto Kima) where the participants of the festival are the most famous names in Greek music, including the renowned group Locomondo.
Every other year, on the last Saturday of June, the “Marina Week” begins, during which competitions in dance, swimming, rowing, water sports, traditional and folk music are held.