Ierissos

Close to the famous philosopher's birthplace, here you will find Aristotle's Theme Park, a series of beaches, and boat tours to Mount Athos.

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The statue of the fisherman located at the seafront of Ierissos having the deep blue sea and the blue sky as background.
photo: Municipality of Aristotle

Ierissos Beaches

A picture of an old cement pier on Drenia Island in Halkidiki.
photo: Tomisti / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Drenia Island Beach

Drenia is a tiny uninhabited islet with turquoise waters, a few beach restaurants, and lots of time. There is little other to do but lay on the beach.

A picture taken from the sea depicts people in the water and umbrellas and sunbeds at the Develiki Beach.
photo: YouInGreececom
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Develiki Beach

Develiki is a tiny fishing village with a quiet beach and a beach bar. Two nearby fish taverns are always ready to satisfy your palate.

A photo of sunbeds and umbrellas at the Nea Roda beach of Aristotelis Halkidiki.
photo: Kleszczu / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Nea Roda Beach

Long sandy beach just in front of Nea Roda with nice beach bars and some tavernas nearby. Nothing too fancy but it's a quiet and pleasant.

A panoramic photo that shows a part of the Voulitsa Beach at Nea Roda of Halkidiki.
photo: Chryspan at English Wikipedia
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Voulitsa Beach

Nea Roda

Voulitsa is a small sandy cove that can be reached through a dirt road. It has deep waters and interesting underwater life, so take your mask and snorkel.

An aerial image showing Ouranoupolis Beach as well as a part of the homonymous settlement.
photo: Marco Verch / CC BY 2.0
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Ouranoupolis Beach

The last town before Mount Athos, Ouranoupolis, has a fine-sand beach by a medieval tower. A nice beach without many tourists.

A photo of the sandy beach and a pier in Olympiada, Halkidiki.
photo: Dimitris Siskopoulos / CC BY 2.0
distant ≈ 32.1km
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Olympiada Beach

Sandy beach with clear waters around which Olympiada village has been developed. It has plenty of food and drinks choice.

A picture of the settlement of Stratoni that includes Stratoni Beach.
photo: Nicola Feola / CC BY 3.0
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Stratoni Beach

A well-organized beach with nice sand. There are beach bars, loungers, food, everything you need. Just bring your towel and sunscreen.

A photo of the Ierissos sandy beach taken among the trees on the shore.
photo: YouInGreececom
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Ierissos Beach

The longest beach in Halkidiki, here you can walk by the waves for hours. Developed and close to villages, clean waters, trees down to the wave swash.

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Ierissos Day Trips

A typical street of Arnaia and houses with the traditional architecture.
photo: Rosa-Maria Rinkl / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Arnaia

This traditional settlement of mountainous Halkidiki is famous for its architecture and picturesque surrounding landscape. Explore on foot and by car.

The sunrise over the cliffs of Mount Athos while the sun is reflecting at the calm waters of the Aegean sea.
photo: Horia Varlan / CC BY 2.0
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Mount Athos

The Holy Mountain is a monastic state of pristine beauty without much technology. No women are allowed in, and men follow the monks' program.

A part of Alikes beach on the island of Ammouliani including umbrellas, sunbeds, and the beach bar facilities.
photo: Dimitris Siskopoulos / CC BY-SA 2.0
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Ammouliani

An absolute hidden gem in terms of natural beauty, delicious food, and astonishing beaches, this place is the only inhabited island of Halkidiki.

Clear waters, a small fishing boat on the sand, and dense vegetation very close to the beach of Galini, Neos Marmaras.
photo: Bernhard Wintersperger / CC BY 2.0
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Sithonia Halkidiki

If you prefer natural beauty and nightlife, Sithonia is abundant with isolated beaches, glamorous beach bars, and scenic drives. Best for families.

The paved coastal promenade on the right and Olympiada beach on the left.
photo: Tomisti / CC BY-SA 4.0
distant ≈ 31.8km

Olympiada

Chalkidiki

Settlement that was founded by Greek refugees from Asia Minor and bears the name of Alexander's mother. Decent beach, nice promenade.

Ierissos Why visit?

  • It has a 11km (4.2 miles) long beach .
  • Its ancient name was Akanthos or Acanthus.
  • An entering point to the monastic state of Mount Athos.

Ierissos Attractions

The remnants of the Stagira archaeological site with the deep blue of the Aegean Sea in the background.
photo: Dimitris Siskopoulos / CC BY 2.0
distant ≈ 31.4km
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Ancient Stageira (Archaeological Site)

This is Aristotle's birthplace and the place he was buried too. His compatriots threw annual festivities to commemorate him and turned his tomb into an altar.

The tower of Prosphorion at the seafront of Ouranoupoli during a cloudy day.
photo: Municipality of Aristotle
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Byzantine Tower of Prosphorion

The 12th century Byzantine tower at the seafront is now Ouranoupoli's landmark. You can enter the building and learn more.

The remains and the main entrance of the main church of the ancient monastery of Zygos.
photo: Knop92
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Zygou Monastery (Ruins)

An ancient monastery of Mount Athos that was abandoned at the beginning of the 12th century. It's close to a nice beach, so maybe you combine them?

Ancient columns and foundations are all what remains of the ancient city of Akanthos in Halkidiki.
photo: Christaras A / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Ancient Akanthos

The remains of Akanthos, and ancient town extending over three hills. No signage, so history lovers should do their homework first.

Ierissos Things to Do

The statue of Aristotle and the mountain behind the Aristotle's Park.
photo: Municipality of Aristotle
distant ≈ 25.4km
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Aristotle's Park

Stagira

An absolutely worth-visiting theme park that educates visitors about Aristotle's physics with interactive methods. Excellent for children.

A picture of the waterfalls of Varvara in Halkidiki among rocks.
photo: Municipality of Aristotle
distant ≈ 35.8km
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Varvara Waterfalls

In this area of natural beauty and dense vegetation, you will find these waterfalls - ideal for a short visit for relaxation.

A picture shows the cruise tour boat with a monastery in the background.
photo: michael clarke stuff / CC BY-SA 2.0
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Athos Boat Trips / Cruises (From Ouranoupoli)

Three-hour boat trip carried out daily from April to October, that will have you admiring Mount Athos' wilderness from afar. Open to women too.

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