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Halkidiki and Thassos

Northern Greece for clear Aegean reefs, calm coves, wrecks, and pine-fringed beach days

Updated Apr 26, 2026 • 36 sources

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Destination Guide Sources For Halkidiki and Thassos

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

36 sources • Updated Apr 26, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Apr 26, 2026.

Visit Halkidiki - Scuba diving in Halkidiki - Official Halkidiki tourism source describing reefs, walls, and caverns.
Dive Greece - Halkidiki dive sites - Local Kassandra dive site details for Loutra, Porto Ilios, Avlaki, Porto Valitsa, and Mitilini wreck.
Athos Scuba - Diving conditions in Halkidiki - Local Ammouliani and Ouranoupoli visibility, current, and water temperature guidance.
Athos Scuba - Halkidiki diving and snorkeling programs - Operator reference for Ammouliani, Ouranoupoli, PADI courses, boat dives, and snorkeling trips.
Visit Greece - Thassos, the emerald island

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

36 sources • Updated Apr 26, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Apr 26, 2026.

Visit Halkidiki - Scuba diving in Halkidiki - Official Halkidiki tourism source describing reefs, walls, and caverns.
Dive Greece - Halkidiki dive sites - Local Kassandra dive site details for Loutra, Porto Ilios, Avlaki, Porto Valitsa, and Mitilini wreck.
Athos Scuba - Diving conditions in Halkidiki - Local Ammouliani and Ouranoupoli visibility, current, and water temperature guidance.
Athos Scuba - Halkidiki diving and snorkeling programs - Operator reference for Ammouliani, Ouranoupoli, PADI courses, boat dives, and snorkeling trips.
Visit Greece - Thassos, the emerald island

- Official Greek tourism source for Thassos snorkeling bays and Volcano's Tears.

Go Thassos - Things to do - Thassos activity reference for scuba, boat trips, sailing, hiking, and ruins.

PADI - Popeye Diving Center Thassos - Thassos dive center reference for training organizations and local dive-site volume.

PADI - Diving in Halkidiki - General dive life, wetsuit, and site context for Halkidiki.

Visit Kassandra - Scuba Diving - Municipal tourism source for Mitilini wreck, Alexandros wreck, Chrousso, and Porto Valitsa.

Oceanic Diving Center - Kelyfos Island - Local dive-site reference for Kelyfos Island depth, boat access, and skill framing.

Visit Halkidiki - Traveling here - Official transport source for airport to KTEL Halkidiki and coach links.

Thessaloniki Airport - By public bus - Official airport public transport information.

Kavala Airport - By public bus - Official airport public transport and terminal information.

Go Thassos - Ferry schedules and prices - Current Thassos ferry route, ticket purchase, and fare reference.

Visit Halkidiki - Natura 2000 - Official Halkidiki protected landscape and sustainability context.

NECCA - Protected Areas in Greece - National protected-area context for Greece and Natura 2000.

Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities - Information for Diving Centers - Greek underwater archaeological site guide and operating requirements.

Hellenic Ministry of Culture - Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities - Official responsibility for underwater antiquities and protected wrecks.

Seal Greece - Monk seal watching guidelines - Responsible monk seal viewing distance and conduct.

ARCHELON - Sea turtle nesting guidance in Greece - Greek sea turtle protection guidance and national nesting context.

Ministry of Culture - Petralona Cave and Museum - Official monument listing and ticket reference.

EU - ETIAS - Official ETIAS launch and travel authorization source.

Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs - EES implementation - Official Greece-specific notice on Entry/Exit System implementation.

European Commission - Entry/Exit System fully operational - Official EU source for EES status as of April 10, 2026.

Gov.gr - National emergency numbers - Official Greek emergency number reference.

Hellenic Coast Guard - Contact - Official Coast Guard emergency number and contact information.

U.S. State Department - Greece Travel Advisory - Currency, ATMs, and U.S. traveler entry reference.

Agioritiki Estia - Visit to Mount Athos - Mount Athos visitor access, permit, and avaton information.

Discover Greece - Thassos mountain villages - Thassos village loop and car-based topside planning.

Athos Sea Cruises - Mount Athos cruise season and departure context.

Climate-Data - Paliouri water temperature - Kassandra water temperature seasonality reference.

Weather2Travel - Skala Rachoni climate - Thassos monthly sea temperature reference.

AADE - Climate Crisis Resilience Fee - Official Greek tax authority service page for the accommodation climate resilience fee.

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