Thassos marble was a symbol of luxury in antiquity. Ancient quarries, modern quarrying and unique marble beaches with dazzling white pebbles.
Thassos, the emerald jewel of the Aegean Sea, attracts visitors not only with its azure beaches and lush vegetation but also with its rich history of marble quarrying. This “white treasure” has left an indelible mark on the island and on the whole ancient world.
Marble quarrying on Thassos goes back to antiquity. Even the ancient Greeks valued Thassos marble for its pure white colour and fine texture. It became an indispensable material for building temples, statues and other works of art that we still admire at archaeological sites today.
Pure white, fine texture
On the Aliki peninsula
Saliara and Porto Vathy
White Thassos marble was considered a symbol of luxury and elegance in antiquity. It was sought after by wealthy Romans, who decorated their villas and palaces with it. Thanks to its resistance to the weather, it has survived in surprisingly good condition.
Quarrying continues to this day, with much greater regard for the environment. Thassos marble is exported all over the world, especially to EU countries and the Middle East – in Arab countries it is popular because its white colour does not absorb heat. Architects and designers choose it for luxury interiors and exteriors.
A walk among the ancient blocks on the Aliki peninsula is a journey through time.
Visitors can also visit modern quarries and learn about the quarrying process.
Thassos is home to several beaches covered with small marble pebbles. The best known are Saliara and Porto Vathy, also known as Marble Beach. They are sought after for their unique beauty and crystal-clear water.
The marble pebbles create a dazzling effect in the sun and give the beach an unmistakable atmosphere. They are among the most beautiful beaches on the island and certainly the most unique. More in the article The most beautiful beaches on Thassos.
It is reached by a dirt road, which only vehicles with an off-road permit may use – an ordinary hire car is not allowed there; you risk a fine and losing your insurance.
The article Resorts on Thassos will help you decide where to stay on Thassos.
For its pure white colour and fine texture – it was valued even in antiquity.
Yes, it is exported all over the world, mainly to the EU and the Middle East.
The best known are Saliara and Porto Vathy, known as Marble Beach.
On the Aliki peninsula in the south-east of the island.
No, it is reached by a dirt road, which only vehicles with an off-road permit may use.
Thassos marble not only symbolises the island’s rich history but also shows that natural beauty and human skill can create something truly exceptional.
