The popular beach resort of Skala Potamias is situated 15km. away from the town of Thassos. The settlement is, also, known as Chrissi Ammoudia, (meaning «Golden Beach» in Greek). The beach is surrounded by a chain of wooded mountains, including that of Ipsario.
The resort town of Skala Potamias offers to the visitor all kinds of facilities, such as hotels, tavernas and cafeterias.