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Saint Haralambos church in Potamia, Thassos
Street in Potamia (Thassos), Greece
The Golden beach of Thassos
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Potamiá

East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece · Europe

About Potamiá

Potamiá is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Thásos, 15km from Giola Natural Pool, Thassos.

Potamiá is in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, with about 1,300 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Thásos, about 7 km away.

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What is there to see near Potamiá?

Within an hour or so of Potamiá: Giola Natural Pool, Thassos (15 km), Philippi Archaeological Site (50 km).

Are there any good drives near Potamiá?

The nearest famous roads are Trigrad Gorge and Sithonia Coastal Loop.

Where is Potamiá?

Potamiá is in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, about 7 km from Thásos.

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Quick Information

Population
1,274
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
East Macedonia and Thrace
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
40.7163, 24.7286

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Potamiá

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Giola Natural Pool, Thassos

Stunning natural rock pool carved into the edge of a cliff on the Greek island of Thassos, filled with warm seawater.

15 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Philippi Archaeological Site

A UNESCO-listed ancient city in northern Greece where the Apostle Paul established Europe's first Christian congregation.

50 km · about 55 min drive

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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