Giola Lagoon Natural Pool, Natural pool in Thasos, Greece.
The circular rock formation measures 20 meters long and 15 meters wide, with cliffs rising up to 8 meters above the Aegean Sea.
The natural pool emerged through thousands of years of sea erosion, forming a deep basin in the rocky coastline near Astris village.
Local residents named this formation Aphrodite's Tear, connecting it to Greek mythology as a bathing place created by Zeus for his wife.
Visitors need to walk 500 meters from the parking area on a steep path, and aqua shoes are necessary for protection against sea urchins.
The water level in the pool changes with tides, as sea waves continuously flow over the natural rock walls to refresh the lagoon.
Location: Thasos Municipality
Address: Giola lagoon, Alyki 640 02, Greece 640 02 Alyki
GPS coordinates: 40.58628,24.67849
Latest update: July 3, 2025 17:13
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