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Kavourotrypes Beach

Located between the two beaches, Kavourotrypes, also known as Orange Beach (Portokali), is beautiful with golden sands and emerald-like crystal-clear waters. This beach is full of tiny white sand coves that can be found along its coastline, adding to the place's magnificence. The rocks offer excellent snorkeling spots; even the waters are perfect for swimming. It is partly organized with the main beach having a beach bar that provides all the basic amenities like chairs, sunloungers, and umbrellas. It is a very scenic location with an incredible view of Mount Athos, which is immensely surrounded by innumerable pine trees, white rocks, and lush greenery. The place attracts many tourists, even though it is not easily accessible. People can even go camping at this location by setting up their camps in the shade. Read More

Koviou Beach is a quaint little beach located in the north of Kalogria. It is a charming beach that tourists often overlook because of its quiet location. The beach is not easily accessible and requires a car or proper transportation to get there. Its shallow and calm waters make it an excellent spot for kids and ideal for swimming. There are also multiple snorkelling spots. Sunbeds and umbrellas can be rented for the day and are in close proximity to the beach. There is also a beach bar and restrooms in the area. It is an open beach with plenty of space for people to get and place their own umbrellas wherever they want. Read More

Kriaritsi Beach is divided into two beaches, the southern section belongs to the nudists who organize and set up camp over the summer, and the northern section is known as a campers' beach. The two parts are divided by a steep cliff that maintains a boundary between both areas. The beach is not easily accessible, and one may need a car or may need to walk to the beach. It has been ranked among Sithonia’s top 10 beaches. In addition to sunbathing, people can also do windsurfing and kiteboarding on the beach. The pure, clear water of the beach is very alluring to the swimmers. There are organized campsites in a small part of the beach with multiple restaurants and beach bars. There are also tavernas that provide basic amenities like sunbeds, umbrellas, toilets, and showers. The deep waters of Kriaritsi generate sound waves, although calm. Read More

Mavrobara Turtle Lake is a beautiful lake that houses rare, endangered species of water turtles. These species of turtles (Emys Orbicularis and Mauremys Caspica) find refuge in this lake. The lake is not easily accessible, and one can either walk for 3 km or rent mountain bike. There are dense olive groves and pine forests along both tracks, and plenty of 400-year-old trees are also in the area. There are also small benches in the area where people can sit and enjoy the land with such a rich ecosystem. The view on the way to the lake is magical, as people can view Mount Olympus in the West and Mount Athos in the East on days of clear weather. Its rich ecosystem has an innumerable variety of plants around the Lake. One can even listen to a range of nature’s sounds on the way to the Lake. Read More

Mount Athos, also known as Holy Mountain, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the eastern peninsula of Halkidiki. It has about twenty Orthodox monasteries and, for that reason, is also called the Autonomous Monastic State of the Holy Mountain. Only men are allowed to enter Mount Athos. There are caves and monastery cells, and people often access the place by ferries. The place has many interesting stories associated with it, and visitors can learn more about it by exploring the area. The aura of the place is entirely different and very monastic in nature. It houses monks that lead a simple life of prayer and exercise, with no modern facilities around. Paintings date back to 13 AD, ancient sculptures, chalices, turrets, music manuscripts, icon screens made of marble, and exquisite miniatures in gold and silver that date to the 12th century. 15,000 handwritten manuscripts and volumes are also displayed, representing almost a fourth of all Greek literature worldwide. Read More

Nikiti Beach is located in the famous town of Nikiti, one of Sithonia’s most popular locations. Its thinly spread beach gets quite crowded with tourists from time to time. There is a boardwalk and a series of elegant restaurants and bars offering delicious food and cocktails along the beach. It is a well-maintained beach with sun loungers and umbrellas available there. The view of the sunset is breathtaking from this location. Almost all the essential things are available on the shore because of the petite size of Nikiti. It has undergone quite some development over the years and has recently gained popularity because of it. There is a “Blue Flag” marina at the beach's northern end, where boats and yachts are kept. Read More

Paliouri Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Halkidiki, also known as Chrousso or Xenia Beach. It’s situated in a calm and contained location, hidden in an area of a small bay. It is a sandy beach surrounded by tall pine trees with a long stretch of shallow water, making it an ideal spot for children, hence, an excellent choice for family vacations. There are multiple beach bars that provide good food and incredible delicacies, and also have the facilities of providing sunbeds, umbrellas and lounge chairs. The beach bars host parties and events every weekend, with occasional guest DJs and live concerts from time to time. There is also plenty of parking space available and proper organized areas for people to place their own umbrellas and sunbeds. Read More

Pefkohori Beach is an incredible beach with deep-blue, calm waters, and it is the perfect destination for nature lovers since there are multiple camping sites nearby. Since it is a popular attraction, it is quite crowded during the high seasons. It is a family-friendly beach, and the shallow waters make it an ideal spot for swimming and for kids to play. There is a quaint waterfront area that houses pretty taverns that offer delicious food and local delicacies with picturesque terraces and a scenic view of the beach. It is also quite popular for its snorkeling sites, and visitors can rent safe snorkeling types of equipment and hire a snorkeling coach for this experience. Read More

Platanitsi Beach is a beautiful ‘Blue Flag’ beach located in the area of Sarti. It is one of the most popular beaches in Halkidiki because of its incredibly soft sand and clear waters. The beach is a fantastic site for swimmers, and it is under the organization of a campsite that even charges an entry fee at the more popular time of the year. The ocean's depth is not too shallow nor too deep and is quite average, with waves to play in. The beach has a direct view of Mount Athos, which makes it a very photogenic location. There are quieter areas at the end of the beach where people can spend some peaceful time away from the crowds. The beach also has a beach bar that provides sunloungers and umbrellas when people order a drink. It is known for being a good diving beach and hosting loud parties, attracting a quite youthful crowd. Read More

Porto Koufo is a stunning beach located in the fishing village of Porto Koufo. It is one of the largest natural harbours in Greece, and it looks more like a giant mountain lake than a sea from a unique point of view. It is a narrow stretch lining the edge of the bay from the harbour to the far southern end and is usually not very crowded. Overall, the beach lacks organization, but it is organized in certain areas by the hotels and villas on the shore, providing amenities like umbrellas and sunbeds. The deep blue waters and the soft sand offer an enchanting view, forming an incredible place to relax and spend a peaceful time. It is especially popular among fishermen, who can even throw up a fishing line there. Because of this, it also offers delicious seafood. The beach has many good seafood restaurants and attracts plenty of free divers. Read More