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North Aegean Islands

Base yourself on Lemnos (the only airport) for 3–4 nights; take ferries for day trips to Thasos, Samothrace and Agios Efstratios.

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Visa
Depends on your passport
Currency
Euro (EUR, €)
Language
Greek (Greek alphabet)
Plugs
C · F · 230 V
Time zone
EET, UTC+2
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The North Aegean Islands are sparsely served, with Lemnos the only airport. Base in Lemnos for 3–4 nights, using ferries for day trips to Thasos, Samothrace and Agios Efstratios.

Where to sleep

4 places in this region

Sleep base

  • LemnosGuide: planned

    Only airport; good for car rentals and day trips.

    Page planned: listed so the region plan is complete.

Day trip

  • ThasosCity guide

    Archaeological sites and beaches; reachable by ferry.

    Best May–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Open Thasos →

  • SamothraceGuide: planned

    Sanctuary of the Great Gods; ferry access.

    Page planned: listed so the region plan is complete.

  • Agios EfstratiosCity guide

    No taxi or bus; best visited by ferry and on foot.

    Best May–Sep

    Open Agios Efstratios →

Plan the nights

How to split the nights, day-trips and what to do with your bags

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Night sequences

3 nights
Lemnos 3, day‑trip Thasos
4 nights
Lemnos 4, day‑trips Samothrace and Agios Efstratios
  • Ferry schedules are seasonal; off‑season may have few connections.
  • Agios Efstratios lacks taxis and buses; bring a bike or walk.

Day-trips door to door

ToFromDoor-to-door p50Last returnNote
ThasosLemnos210 minunknownFerry 2–5 h; summer schedule.
SamothraceLemnos210 minunknownFerry 2–5 h; seasonal.
Agios EfstratiosLemnos210 minunknownFerry 2–5 h; limited service.

Bags between cities

Luggage forwarding between islands is limited; arrange on‑board transport or ship it separately.

When to go

Months and weather

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Seasons at a glance

From each city's month table

Pick a month to see where to go.

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Thasos
Agios Efstratios
Greek Islands (country-wide)
Go: the good monthsFair: workable, mixedPoor: heat, rain or hazeAvoid: storms, floods, closuresno data yet

Computed from each country’s own data; hover a country name for the source. Advisory countries are left out.

Getting in and passes

Arrival times and regional passes

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Get in

Door-to-door p50, 2026 estimate
FromToHowp50Note
Athens (Eleftherios Venizelos) AirportLemnos International AirportDirect flight~40 min flightOnly airport in the region; check seasonal schedules.
Piraeus or Lavrio portsLemnos, Thasos, Samothrace, Agios EfstratiosFerry (seasonal)2–5 h depending on routeMainland ports also serve Thessaloniki, Alexandroupolis and Kavala.

Regional passes

Verdict first

Greek Island Ferry Pass

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May cover multiple island hops; verify current routes and prices.

Eat and move on

Regional food and where to go next

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Greek Islands region guide

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Planning aids

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Region in numbers

Where to sleep
1 base
Day trips
3, 3 h 30
Nights suggested
3–4 nights
Ways in
2 listed
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