Asprovalta

This coastal town attracts many local and Balkan tourists and offers experiences that range from waterfalls and beaches to lakes and ancient ruins.

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A panoramic photo depicting the houses of Asprovalta with the sea and the mountains as a background.
photo: Knop92

Asprovalta Beaches

A photo of the sandy beach and a pier in Olympiada, Halkidiki.
photo: Dimitris Siskopoulos / CC BY 2.0
distant ≈ 21.4km
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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
distant ≈ 35.2km
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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.

Umbrellas and sunbeds lying on the beach of Asprovalta under a blue sky.
photo: Nikolai Karaneschev / CC BY 3.0
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Asprovalta Beach

Asprovalta has a beach with all amenities. It's a long one - great for walking - and it gets crowded in and around beach bars.

A photo depicting people, umbrellas, and sunbeds at the Stavros of the Volvi area of Thessaloniki.
photo: YouInGreececom / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Stavros Beach

The beach of Stavros is sandy with some pebble clusters, and its waters are shallow. Beach bars provide food and drinks. In three words: ideal for kids.

A photo of the Platani beach of Stavros showing trees reaching out to the sea.
photo: YouInGreececom / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Platani Beach

Stavros

The extremely shallow and clear waters of Platani beach are kids favorite. On the beach, a plane trees cluster generously provides shade.

Many umbrellas and sunbeds lined up on the beach of Vrasna in the area of Volvi, Thessaloniki.
photo: Nikolai Karaneschev / CC BY 3.0
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Vrasna Beach

Vrasna is on the same long beach on which Aprovalta is built. Nice beach bars that can get somewhat crowded and noisy, amazing blue waters. A great experience.

Asprovalta 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.

A traditional stone-built building that houses a taverna opposite to the central square of Vrasna.
photo: Georgios86 / CC BY 3.0
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«Vrasna» Traditional Village

This old village built on a slope stands out for its traditional architecture and spectacular views over Strymonikos gulf.

A picture taken from the Nea Apollonia spa showing Volvi lake.
photo: Timeheritage / CC BY-SA 4.0
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distant ≈ 37.1km
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Apollonia Spa

Loutra Volvis

The Apollonia spa and thermal springs are good enough for a few relaxing hours. The waters are not too warm but the sulfuric smell is.

A picture taken from the sea showing the beach and the settlement of Stavros during the sunset.
photo: Nikolai Karaneschev / CC BY 3.0
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Stavros

Thessaloniki

Seafront town that gets many visitors during the summer season, especially from Thessaloniki and other nearby towns but also the Balkans.

The paved coastal promenade on the right and Olympiada beach on the left.
photo: Tomisti / CC BY-SA 4.0
distant ≈ 21.7km

Olympiada

Chalkidiki

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

Asprovalta Why visit?

  • Its name means the White Swamps.
  • On ancient Via Egnatia, a Roman highway. The road station survives.
  • The town's population increases mutliple times during the summer.

Asprovalta Attractions

A picture showing the exterior of the church of Agia Marina surrounded by a green landscape.
photo: Hannibal21 / CC BY 3.0
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Agia Marina Church

Rentina

Impressive post-Byzantine church with a distinctive architectural style. Excellent for a stop, if travelling on the highway.

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 ≈ 22.2km
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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 marble statue of Amphipolis placed on a pedestal surrounded by trees.
photo: dragoku
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Lion of Amphipolis

The Lion of Amphipolis honors one of Alexander's generals. Almost stolen by the British, it has a fascinating discovery story. Perfect for a brief stop.

A picture of the cobblestone pedestrian seaside promenade of Asprovalta.
photo: Dimitris Siskopoulos / CC BY 2.0
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Promenade of Asprovalta

Cobblestone pedestrian road constructed by the sandy beach. It has many restaurants and cafés and it's ideal for an evening walk.

An panoramic photo showing the hill and the remnants of the Rentina Castle surrounded by mountains and vegetation.
photo: Kostas Chaidemenos / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Byzantine Castle of Rentina

With traces of human presence since the Neolithic era, this strategic hilltop was a Byzantine castle, later used also by the Ottomans.

Asprovalta Things to Do

The green landscape and dense vegetation of the Holomontas Mountain region.
photo: Μάριος Πιβερόπουλος / CC BY-SA 4.0
distant ≈ 46km
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Mount Cholomon

Breathtaking natural landscapes that cover the biggest part of the central and east Halkidiki. There are trails but not as well developed.

The waters of the lake reflecting the blue skies, and one fishing boat is lying on the shore.
photo: Iraklis Apergis / CC BY-SA 4.0
distant ≈ 22.6km
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Lake Volvi

The largest lake in Macedonia has 24 fish species and many birds. Excellent for walks and relaxation, once here, try also the food.

The statue of Aristotle and the mountain behind the Aristotle's Park.
photo: Municipality of Aristotle
distant ≈ 29.8km
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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
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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.

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