Halkidiki and Thassos

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.
• ARION - Cetacean rescue and conservation in Greece - Greek cetacean conservation context.
• 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.
• Electrical Safety First - Greece travel adaptor - Plug type, voltage, and frequency 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.
• Destination hero photo by Dimitris Kiriakakis - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@dimeloper