Sithonia Halkidiki

Peninsula in Central Macedonia

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

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 Attractions

A photo taken from one of the Bungalows of Armenistis Camping with the great view of the beach and the Mount Athos.
photo: Armenistis Camping

Armenistis Camping & Bungalows

On the east side of the peninsula and by a golden-sand beach with pine trees reaching the shore, operates since 1982 a famous Greek camping.

A photo showing a part of the facilities of the Porto Carras Hotels.
photo: Sithonian

Porto Carras Resort & Marina

Famous hotel complex with top class facilities including a contemporary marina, which is the largest private marina in Northern Greece.

A part of the relics of St. Sophronios Basilica under the protective roof.
photo: W.Horseman / CC BY-SA 3.0
distant ≈ 21.3km

Archaeological Site «Basilica Sophronios»

Christian church of the 5th century with exceptional mosaics. It is a small site, and visiting it won't take you long.

The front and the main entrance of the chapel of St. George built on the ruins of the old church.
photo: Wolfgang Reiter / CC BY-SA 3.0
distant ≈ 21.1km

St. George Church, Nikiti

This small chapel stands where a Basilica used to stand - one destroyed by a Huns' invasion. Today it's a quiet and tranquil place.

A day-trip cruise ship anchored by the pier of the Port of Neos Marmaras.
photo: Rosa-Maria Rinkl / CC BY-SA 4.0

Neos Marmaras Port

Place to hire sailing or motor boats & a starting point for daily boat cruises that reach Pefkochori & visit beaches & islands of Toroneos Gulf.

Sithonia Halkidiki Museums

A picture of the museum's interior showing a room with the exhibits.
photo: Historical & Folklore Museum of Nikiti
distant ≈ 25km

Historical & Folklore Museum of Nikiti

The Historical and Folklore Museum portrays Nikiti's everyday life a few centuries ago. It is really worth a short visit.

Sithonia Halkidiki Beaches

A photo taken among trees shows the coast of Neos Marmaras on Sithonia of Halkidiki.
photo: Thomas Depenbusch (Depi) / CC BY 2.0

Neos Marmaras Beach

A long sandy beach that offers numerous beach bars, restaurants, and entertainment choices.

A panoramic picture showing the beach of Sarti at Sithonia, Halkidiki.
photo: Tony Hisgett / CC BY 2.0
distant ≈ 23.6km

Sarti Beach

On the west peninsula-coast, a sandy beach, 2 km long that hosts nice beach bars and offers many other amenities at the adjoining settlement.

A photo showing a part of the Karidi beach at Vourvourou. Sithonia
photo: Christaras A / CC BY-SA 3.0

Karydi Beach, Vourvourou

Tiny gulf that hosts an almost exotic not organized, white-sand, shallow beach with turquoise waters.

An overview of the Trani Ammouda Beach on Sithonia, Halkidiki
photo: astardj / CC BY-SA 2.0
distant ≈ 24.1km

Trani Ammouda Beach

Long fine-sand beach with turquoise and deep water as well as nice tavernas at the nearby villages.

A photo of a part of Kalamitsi Beach at Sithonia, Halkidiki.
photo: George Terezakis / CC BY-SA 2.0
distant ≈ 29.8km

Kalamitsi Beach

Wind-protected bay with fine sand medium-deep waters, and also hosting the famous camping.

A picture showing the beach of Toroni on Sithonia of Halkidiki.
photo: Andrew Zorin / CC BY-SA 3.0
distant ≈ 22.8km

Toroni Beach

A 3-km long thick-sand beach with waters that get deeper quite fast and stretches along with the homonymous village offering all the amenities.

An overview of the Lagomandra Beach of Sithonia on Halkidiki.
photo: vujas / CC BY-SA 3.0

Lagomandra Beach

Divided into three smaller parts with 2 capes and providing natural shadow with pine trees, it's a sandy beach that gets deeper quite quickly.

A photo showing some plastic chairs and a part of the beach of Nikiti of Halkidiki.
photo: EAMorton / CC BY-SA 4.0
distant ≈ 22.1km

Nikiti Beach

Long sandy beach in front of the homonymous settlement that provides access to plenty of food, drink, entertainment, and accommodation choices.

A part of the beach of Psakoudia of Polygyros of Halkidiki that includes numerous umbrellas and sunbeds of a beach bar.
photo: Andrew Zorin / CC BY-SA 3.0
distant ≈ 41.6km

Psakoudia Beach

Long sandy beach located between Kassandra & Sithonia where the pine trees reach the coast.

A photo of the Metamorfosi beach of Halkidiki taken between the umbrellas and sunbeds of a local beach bar.
photo: Andrew Zorin / CC BY-SA 3.0
distant ≈ 30km

Metamorfosi Beach

Typical beach of Halkidiki where the local flora and the pine trees reach the long sandy coast.

An aerial photo showing the beach of Sykia at Sithonia Halkidiki.
photo: Nicolas Hadjidimitriou / CC BY-SA 4.0
distant ≈ 26.3km

Sykia Beach

1.5 km long sandy & shallow beach of the coastal settlement of Sykia that is located 2 km away from the main mountainous village.

A picture taken from the sea depicts people in the water and umbrellas and sunbeds at the Develiki Beach.
photo: YouInGreececom
distant ≈ 42km

Develiki Beach

Tiny fisherman settlement with the homonymous quiet beach that is partly organized but hosts two tavernas famous for their fresh fish.

A photo depicting a family to enjoy the sun and the water at the Kampos (Ladhario) beach of Pyrgadikia.
photo: Pyraechmes
distant ≈ 40.2km

Kampos (Ladhario) Beach, Pyrgadikia

A large semi-organized sandy beach with a beach bar, as well as beach volley and soccer fields.

An overview of a part of the sandy of Drenia Island in Halkidiki.
photo: Tomisti / CC BY-SA 4.0
distant ≈ 39.3km

Drenia Island Beach

Blue-green sandy beach of an uninhabited islet, hosting a restaurant & a beach bar in the summer.

Sithonia Halkidiki Settlements

An overview of the village of Nikiti where trees grow among houses and the blue sea is in the background.
photo: Andrew Zorin / CC BY-SA 3.0
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distant ≈ 23.9km

Nikiti Halkidiki

Old and traditional coastal settlement of Halkidiki with shops and excellent tavernas. It's located close to many worth-visiting beaches.

Α close up at the church of Agios Nikolaos that is situated among the houses of the homonymous village in Halkidikι.
photo: Wolfgang Reiter / CC BY-SA 3.0
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distant ≈ 26.1km

Agios Nikolaos Halkidiki

Typical village of the mountainous Halkidiki that preserves its traditional atmosphere but also seeks progress through tourism and hospitality.

An overview of the village of Sykia among the hills and the mountains of Sithonia peninsula.
photo: Wolfgang Reiter / CC BY-SA 3.0
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distant ≈ 21.1km

Sykia Halkidiki

A mountainous settlement of Halkidiki known for a nearby long beach (1,5 km long), and its relaxing and quiet atmosphere.

Some traditional stone-built traditional houses by a street of Parthenonas village in Halkidiki.
photo: Andrew Zorin / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Parthenonas Halkidiki

Its inhabitants abandoned it in the 70s to live in a nearby town. Thankfully, some came back and restored what is considered to be a hidden gem.

An image taken from the sea depicting the settlement of Neos Marmaras and some boats at the harbor.
photo: Andrew Zorin / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Neos Marmaras Halkidiki

The largest village of Sithonia has all one could need; excellent beaches, a vibrant nightlife, all necessary tourist services.

The paved coastal promenade which is exactly by the sandy beach.
photo: Srđan Mijatov / CC BY 3.0
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distant ≈ 23.5km

Sarti Halkidiki

At the edge of Sithonia, it is famous for its beautiful beaches, family atmosphere, and a spectacular view of Mount Athos.

The harbor of Megali Panagia with small boats as well as bigger ships.
photo: Edal Anton Lefterov / CC BY-SA 3.0
distant ≈ 22.5km

Ormos Panagias Halkidiki

Picturesque settlement famous for its turquoise waters and the small harbor, from where boats depart daily for the Mount Athos tour.

Sithonia Halkidiki Day Trips

Questions & Answers about Sithonia Halkidiki

Why Visit Sithonia Halkidiki?
  • Gets its name from Sithon, the son of the God of the sea Poseidon.
  • Its dense vegetation extends to the edge of numerous virgin beaches.
  • Untouched beauty that justifies the famous saying "There is nothing like Halkidiki".
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