{"id":51298,"date":"2025-09-11T18:04:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T16:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/?p=51298"},"modified":"2026-05-26T11:24:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T09:24:53","slug":"sithonia-halkidiki","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/sithonia-halkidiki\/","title":{"rendered":"Sithonia Halkidiki: 10 highlights on the middle finger"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sithonia<\/strong> is the middle finger of Halkidiki and is considered by connoisseurs to be the most pristine region of the entire peninsula. At 817 m, the highest mountain Itamos rises above the densely forested peninsula. Picturesque bays are lined up on the coasts, where the crystal-clear sea shimmers in the most beautiful shades of blue and leaves many a person speechless.<\/p>\n

“Sithonia is like a coveted, richly filled treasure chest that empties a little with each new summer season.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Welcome to Sithonia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The times when Sithonia was considered an insider tip are long gone. In the north of Sithonia, tourism is strongly developed. In summer, the holiday resorts of Nikiti and Ormos Panagias<\/strong> have intense activity. No wonder, because the dream beaches around Vourvourou alone attract thousands of holidaymakers.<\/p>\n

The south of Sithonia has hardly noticed anything of all the hustle and bustle and is still firmly in the hands of individualists and camping enthusiasts. But for quite a few, the former magic has evaporated, the region has changed too rapidly in recent years in favor of tourism.<\/p>\n

Although many things are in a state of upheaval, we liked Sithonia in autumn <\/strong>with a few exceptions, it was still nice. Winding roads, mountainous terrain and a sparse population will probably delay the transformation into a tourist stronghold somewhat.<\/p>\n

Enclosed we present the most popular sights of Sithonia<\/strong> and give you our personal insider tips as well as important information for your holiday in Halkidiki:<\/p>\n

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#1 Vourvourou and Diaporos Island<\/h2>\n

Probably the most picturesque beaches of Sithonia can be found around Vourvourou<\/strong>. The strange name refers on the one hand to the inconspicuous place, which consists only of a street with hotels and restaurants, and on the other hand to a rugged coastline about 10 km long, which stretches southwards from the resort of Ormos Panagias via the hamlets of Lagonisi and Fteroti.<\/p>\n

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Vourvourou Bay with Diaporos Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Vourvourou Bay<\/strong> is probably the main reason for Sithonia’s strong tourist development. Here are numerous tiny islets, some of which are inhabited, as well as the 3 km long island of Diaporos with Caribbean-like sandy beaches. Tour operators can confidently speak of the Greek Bahamas.<\/p>\n

In recent years, many holiday homes have been built directly by the sea, which unfortunately often “block” the way to the paradisiacal bathing areas. But if you explore the picturesque coast on foot, you can reach almost every corner. A great view of Vourvourou<\/strong> you can catch from the hill near the Thalassokipos Accommodation<\/em> (Watch on Booking.com*<\/a>).<\/p>\n