{"id":51396,"date":"2025-09-11T16:04:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T14:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/?p=51396"},"modified":"2026-03-06T19:07:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T18:07:20","slug":"halkidiki-beaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/halkidiki-beaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Halkidiki beaches: The 11 best swimming spots on the peninsula"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With its distinctive three &#8220;fingers&#8221;, this peninsula is considered a highly popular summer destination on the Greek mainland. During our one-month trip, we were surrounded by countless <strong>Halkidiki beaches<\/strong>, impressive coastal landscapes and mostly crystal-clear water.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00aad9;\"><em>\u00bbThe almost 550 km coastline of Halkidiki offers enough dream beaches to last a lifetime.\u00ab<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38687\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38687\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38687\" title=\"Chalkidiki Str\u00e4nde Sithonia Kassandra Athos Griechenland\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chalkidiki-Straende-Sithonia-Kassandra-Athos-Griechenland.jpg\" alt=\"Chalkidiki Str\u00e4nde Sithonia Kassandra Athos Griechenland\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38687\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Relaxing on Halkidiki&#8217;s beaches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Of the 625 Greek beaches awarded for their excellent quality in 2024, 104 <strong>Blue Flag beaches are located in Halkidiki<\/strong>. This means that this green peninsula, located not far from Thessaloniki, boasts the highest number of beaches in the country carrying this sustainable tourism seal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Many beaches feature light sand, but there are also stretches of coastline with fine golden gravel and coarse, colourful pebbles. Some of these bathing spots are reminiscent of the Caribbean or the Seychelles. However, in July and August, you must be prepared to share the most popular beaches with many other sun worshippers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the low season, on the other hand, most beaches are exceptionally quiet. In mid-May, the water temperature sits at around 19 degrees, while at the end of September, we enjoyed a very pleasant 23 degrees in the sea. In this article, we reveal our favourite swimming spots and the most beautiful <strong>Halkidiki beaches<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #00aad9; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/produkt\/chalkidiki-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37696 size-full\" title=\"Chalkidiki Karte Sehensw\u00fcrdigkeiten Str\u00e4nde Insel\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chalkidiki-Karte-Sehenswuerdigkeiten-Straende-Insel.jpg\" alt=\"Chalkidiki Karte Sehensw\u00fcrdigkeiten Str\u00e4nde Insel\" width=\"800\" height=\"553\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Halkidiki Map<\/strong>: This map includes all <span style=\"color: #00aad9;\">Halkidiki Highlights<\/span>, <span style=\"color: #993300;\">109 Places to Visit &amp; Insider Tips<\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">38 beaches &amp; bays<\/span>, as well as personal recommendations for <span style=\"color: #339966;\">69 restaurants &amp; caf\u00e9s<\/span>. Ideal for holiday planning and on-the-ground navigation. Compatible with smartphone, tablet and PC\/Mac. Click here to get started right away: <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/produkt\/chalkidiki-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">To the Halkidiki Map<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Halkidiki beaches on Kassandra<\/h2>\n<h3>#1 Afytos Beach<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the northeast of Kassandra, the lovely town of Afytos is bordered by a beautiful sandy beach, which remains relatively uncrowded, especially in the low season. It is no wonder, as life here largely takes place in the village above. The crystal-clear sea is very shallow near the shore, making it ideal for small children to swim.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-51396 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Straende-auf-Chalkidiki-Afitos-Urlaub-Kassandra.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Str\u00e4nde auf Chalkidiki Afitos Urlaub Kassandra\" title=\"\">\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Afytos-Beach-Chalkidiki-Kassandra-Tipps.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Afytos Beach Chalkidiki Kassandra Tipps\" title=\"\">\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can reach <strong>Afytos Beach<\/strong> either by car or on foot via a staircase that leads down from the <em>Notos Bar<\/em> in the village. The northern section of the beach is particularly good for swimming, as the entrance to the sea is less rocky here. Free parking is available directly behind Afytos Beach.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 Hotel tips at Afytos Beach (links to Booking.com*):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/iades.de.html?aid=1733645&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">IADES Suites*<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/petrino-suites.de.html?aid=1733645&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Petrino Eco Village*<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>#2 Simantro Beach<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This golden sandy beach lies in the northwest of Kassandra. At <strong>Simantro Beach<\/strong>, also known as Golden Beach, the shore shelves very gently into crystal-clear water. At the northern end, a 50-metre-high rock face rises up from the coast. It is an ideal bathing spot, especially for families with children.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37926\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37926\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37926\" title=\"Simantro Beach Chalkidiki Str\u00e4nde Kassandra\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Simantro-Beach-Chalkidiki-Straende-Kassandra.jpg\" alt=\"Simantro Beach Chalkidiki Str\u00e4nde Kassandra\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37926\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Simantro Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the low season, the beach is almost deserted and completely unspoilt. In summer, the local hotel sets up sun loungers on the southern part of the beach. You can park on the unpaved access road just behind the beach, next to a wooded area. Above the coast, the Sani Walk hiking trail leads idyllically through the pine forest straight to <strong>Sani Beach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38686\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38686\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38686\" title=\"Sani Beach Chalkidiki Kassandra Str\u00e4nde Tipps\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sani-Beach-Chalkidiki-Kassandra-Straende-Tipps.jpg\" alt=\"Sani Beach Chalkidiki Kassandra Str\u00e4nde Tipps\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38686\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sani Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>#3 Stavronikita Beach<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Just above the Sani Resort lies the dune-like <strong>Stavronikita Beach<\/strong>. Largely natural, it consists of fine, light sand. In strong winds, the waves can get quite high, but when it is calm, you can enjoy a deeply relaxing beach day with the whole family, as the sea slopes gently from the shore.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37855\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37855\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37855\" title=\"Sani Stavronikita Strand Chalkidiki\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sani-Stavronikita-Strand-Chalkidiki.jpg\" alt=\"Sani Stavronikita Strand Chalkidiki\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37855\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stavronikita Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Just beyond the dunes of Stavronikita Beach lies a beautiful, green pine forest, giving the area an almost Baltic Sea flair. You can park in the northern area of the <em>Sani Resort<\/em> near the fire brigade post. From there, it is about a 10-minute walk to the beach.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 Hotel tips at Stavronikita Beach (links to Booking.com*):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/sani-beach-spa.de.html?aid=1733645&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sani Beach Hotel*<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/sani-dunes.de.html?aid=1733645&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sani Dunes*<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #00aad9; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: sans-serif; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #333;\">We have summarised all the necessary information and travel tips for the <strong>Kassandra peninsula<\/strong> for you here: <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/cassandra-halkidiki\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kassandra<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Halkidiki beaches on Sithonia<\/h2>\n<h3>#4 Destenika Beach<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the southwest of Sithonia lies one of our absolute favourite beaches in Halkidiki, just five minutes from the holiday resort of Toroni. <strong>Destenika Beach<\/strong> is nicely wide, has beige sand and is framed by lush vegetation. Apart from the very edges, where a campsite and a beach bar offer sun loungers, it remains mostly unspoilt.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38145\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38145\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38145\" title=\"Destenika Beach Chalkidiki Sithonia Urlaub\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Destenika-Beach-Chalkidiki-Sithonia-Urlaub.jpg\" alt=\"Destenika Beach Chalkidiki Sithonia Urlaub\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38145\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Destenika Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is plenty of space in the middle to spread out your towel. By the end of September it was heavenly quiet here, and we could fully take in the almost exotic atmosphere. In summer, you can easily walk over to the neighbouring beaches of Bogi Beach, Ema Beach and <strong>Luka Beach<\/strong> further south.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 Hotel tips at Destenika Beach (links to Booking.com*):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/bozelia-dimos-house.de.html?aid=1733645&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bozelia Apartments*<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/eco-green-residences-amp-suites.de.html?aid=1733645&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Eco Green Residences &amp; Suites*<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38684\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38684\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38684\" title=\"Chalkidiki Str\u00e4nde Sithonia Luka Beach\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chalkidiki-Straende-Sithonia-Luka-Beach.jpg\" alt=\"Chalkidiki Str\u00e4nde Sithonia Luka Beach\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38684\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Luka Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>#5 Kalogria Beach<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Kalogria Beach<\/strong> in the northwest of Sithonia is quite simply one of the most popular beaches in all of Halkidiki. It is no wonder: a long stretch of bright sand meets bright turquoise waters, with green pine forests rising in the background. When the wind drops, the sea becomes crystal clear, and snorkellers love exploring the offshore rocky reef.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38113\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38113\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38113\" title=\"Kalogria Beach Chalkidiki Sithonia Highlights\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kalogria-Beach-Chalkidiki-Sithonia-Highlights.jpg\" alt=\"Kalogria Beach Chalkidiki Sithonia Highlights\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38113\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kalogria Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the high season, there are up to six beach bars on site, offering varying levels of quality; however, due to the competition, prices for a pair of sun loungers sit around \u20ac15. In the low season, only one bar remains open, leaving you with an almost entirely natural bathing spot. If it gets too crowded in summer, you can move to <strong>Koviou Beach<\/strong> to the north or Spathies Beach (accessible only on foot) to the south.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 Hotel tips at Kalogria Beach (links to Booking.com*):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/kynthia.de.html?aid=1733645&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kynthia Hotel*<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/athena-pallas-village.de.html?aid=1733645&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Acrotel Athena Pallas*<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38685\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38685\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38685\" title=\"Koviou Beach Chalkidiki beste Str\u00e4nde Sithonia Halbinsel\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Koviou-Beach-Chalkidiki-beste-Straende-Sithonia-Halbinsel.jpg\" alt=\"Koviou Beach Chalkidiki beste Str\u00e4nde Sithonia Halbinsel\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Koviou Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>#6 Karydi Beach<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If it had palm trees instead of pines, <strong>Karydi Beach<\/strong> could easily make you feel as though you were in the Caribbean. This famous beach in Vourvourou, with its striking rock formations and sky-blue water, is the flagship of the Sithonia peninsula and has graced many a holiday brochure cover.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38138\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38138\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38138\" title=\"Karydi Beach Vourvourou Chalkidiki Sithonia Urlaub am Meer\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Karydi-Beach-Vourvourou-Chalkidiki-Sithonia-Urlaub-am-Meer.jpg\" alt=\"Karydi Beach Vourvourou Chalkidiki Sithonia Urlaub am Meer\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38138\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Karydi Beach with pine trees<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The bathing section is somewhat narrow, but the pale grey sand is incredibly fine and the entrance into the sea is very shallow. Families with children feel particularly at home here. The rocky landscape known as &#8220;Rocks on the Beach&#8221;, which divides the beaches, acts as a real playground for adults and provides fantastic photo opportunities.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38110\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38110\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38110\" title=\"Karydi Beach Chalkidiki Sehensw\u00fcrdigkeiten Sithonia\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Karydi-Beach-Chalkidiki-Sehenswuerdigkeiten-Sithonia.jpg\" alt=\"Karydi Beach Chalkidiki Sehensw\u00fcrdigkeiten Sithonia\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38110\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Karydi: Still well-attended even in the low season<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In high summer, you might prefer to visit this beach purely to take photos, unless you do not mind bathing in warm, shallow water alongside hundreds of other people. Additionally, the parking situation is poor; there are no facilities such as changing rooms, showers or toilets, as there is no beach operator.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38111\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38111\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38111\" title=\"Karydi Rocks on the beach Chalkidiki Griechenland\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Karydi-Rocks-on-the-beach-Chalkidiki-Griechenland.jpg\" alt=\"Karydi Rocks on the beach Chalkidiki Griechenland\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38111\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rocks on the beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The further you walk from the main beach, the quieter it gets. Along the edges, there are several hidden mini-bays. If Karydi Beach is too crowded for you, seek out <strong>Fava Beach<\/strong>. It also boasts bright, fine sand, though the water deepens a little faster. This beach is accessible only on foot, ideally starting from the church of Agiou Theona.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 Hotel tips at Karydi Beach (links to Booking.com*):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/karidi-beach-boutique-suites.de.html?aid=1733645&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Karidi Beach Boutique Suites*<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/flh-sandy-feet-retreat.de.html?aid=1733645&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FLH &#8211; Sandy Feet Retreat*<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #00aad9; background: rgba(0, 170, 217, 0.05); padding: 14px 18px; margin: 24px 0; font-family: sans-serif; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; text-align: justify;\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Clean beaches in Halkidiki:<\/strong> Please help keep the beaches of Halkidiki free of litter and debris, so they remain just as beautiful for future bathers. Thank you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/holiday-checklist-greece\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51146 size-full\" title=\"Packliste Sommer Griechenland Checkliste Urlaub Koffer\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Checklist-what-to-pack-for-Greece.png\" alt=\"Checklist what to pack for Greece\" width=\"800\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>#7 Platanitsi Beach<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Located about 10 minutes north of Sarti, <strong>Platanitsi Beach<\/strong> is a true dream beach. This wide, 600-metre stretch sees light, fine gravel meet turquoise blue water. It is split in the middle by a river, while at the northern end, rocks jut out into the sea. While swimming, your gaze will repeatedly fall upon Mount Athos \u2013 a truly magnificent backdrop.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37655\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37655\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37655\" title=\"Platanitsi Beach Sarti Sithonia Chalkidiki\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Platanitsi-Beach-Sarti-Sithonia-Chalkidiki.jpg\" alt=\"Platanitsi Beach Sarti Sithonia Chalkidiki\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37655\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Platanitsi Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Not so long ago, wild campers pitched their tents right down to the sea. The municipality eventually stepped in to clear them out, meaning the beach is now completely natural, aside from the official campsite. You can enjoy the best view of the bay from the <em>Canteen ANDROKLIS<\/em> positioned above.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38682\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38682\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38682\" title=\"Platanitsi Beach Chalkidiki Sarti Sithonia Halbinsel\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Platanitsi-Beach-Chalkidiki-Sarti-Sithonia-Halbinsel.jpg\" alt=\"Platanitsi Beach Chalkidiki Sarti Sithonia Halbinsel\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38682\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Unobstructed view of Athos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can access Platanitsi Beach either through the campsite as a day visitor (you must leave an ID card as a deposit) or via a rough gravel track (GPS: 40.118393, 23.970970) turning off the main road. Explorers can follow trails to two other beaches, which remain deserted even in summer.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #00aad9; background: rgba(0, 170, 217, 0.05); padding: 14px 18px; margin: 24px 0; font-family: sans-serif; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; text-align: justify;\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Halkidiki Travel Guide<\/strong>: The travel guide by Michael M\u00fcller Verlag, packed with numerous excursion tips and useful information, was our faithful companion across the peninsula: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4iPawWN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon*<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39917 size-medium aligncenter\" title=\"Kos Reisefuehrer Ebook Ausfluege PDF Buch\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Chalkidiki_Reisefuehrer-Michael-Mueller-2025-209x300.png\" alt=\"Chalkidiki Reisef\u00fchrer Michael M\u00fcller 2025\" width=\"209\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>#8 Kriaritsi Beaches<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If the Greek government&#8217;s plans from decades ago had come to fruition, Kriaritsi would today be a bustling stretch of coastline packed with holiday resorts, wellness hotels and luxury residences. However, the Kriaritsi project collapsed due to bureaucracy and a lack of funding, leaving behind only an elaborate road network with bridges and countless empty plots of land.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38140\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38140\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38140\" title=\"Klimataria Beach Sykia Sarti Chalkidiki\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Klimataria-Beach-Sykia-Sarti-Chalkidiki.jpg\" alt=\"Klimataria Beach Sykia Sarti Chalkidiki\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38140\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Klimataria Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Today, these beautiful bays and beaches are enjoyed by independent travellers looking to escape the hustle and bustle. Driving from Paralia Sykia, you will pass several enticing bays, including <strong>Klimataria Beach<\/strong>. To us, this would be one of the top 15 beaches in Greece if it were not paved wall-to-wall with sun loungers.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-51396 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kriaritsi-Chalkidiki-Tigania-Beach-Bar.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Kriaritsi Chalkidiki Tigania Beach Bar\" title=\"\">\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chalkidiki-Straende-Kriaritsi-Tigania-Bar.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Chalkidiki Str\u00e4nde Kriaritsi Tigania Bar\" title=\"\">\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Much more charming are the smaller sections: Prassou Beach, <strong>Tigania Beach<\/strong> and Golden Beach. Swimming off these golden sandy shores means you always have the holy Mount Athos right before your eyes \u2013 what a paradisiacal spot! The largest beach is Kriaritsi Beach itself, which sits in a rounded bay and provides an official spot for campers.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38678\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38678\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38678\" title=\"Kalamitsi Beach Chalkidiki Urlaub Rhino Rock\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kalamitsi-Beach-Chalkidiki-Urlaub-Rhino-Rock.jpg\" alt=\"Kalamitsi Beach Chalkidiki Urlaub Rhino Rock\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kalamitsi Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If all this is still a bit too quiet for you, you can drive a little further south to Kalamitsi. This holiday village and its dream bay are heavily frequented, but it simply bursts with holiday atmosphere! Complete with the offshore rocky islet known as &#8220;Rhino Rock&#8221;, <strong>Kalamitsi Beach<\/strong> even feels slightly exotic. A pair of sun loungers here costs from \u20ac15.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #00aad9; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: sans-serif; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #333;\">We have summarised all the necessary information and travel tips for the <strong>Sithonia peninsula<\/strong> for you here: <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/sithonia-halkidiki\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sithonia<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Halkidiki beaches in the east<\/h2>\n<h3>#9 Vina Beach<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the east of Halkidiki, sun worshippers will find an entire series of beautiful beaches, mostly featuring fine sand and lush vegetation that grows right down to the shore. Around the holiday resort of Olympiada, there are several wonderful spots for swimming, the best-known being Proti Ammoudia Beach and <strong>Babylon Beach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38584\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38584\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38584\" title=\"Babylon Beach Chalkidiki Olympiada\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Babylon-Beach-Chalkidiki-Olympiada.jpg\" alt=\"Babylon Beach Chalkidiki Olympiada\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Babylon Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, we were also very fond of <strong>Vina Beach<\/strong>. It is not yet overly crowded; two restaurants (tip: <em>Totos Beach Bar<\/em>) cater for hungry bathers and hire out sun loungers, yet there is still plenty of room to lay down your own towel. In the northern section, a rock juts out into the sea, providing a point of interest for snorkellers.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38675\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38675\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38675\" title=\"Vina Beach Olympiada Chalkidiki Osten\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Vina-Beach-Olympiada-Chalkidiki-Osten.jpg\" alt=\"Vina Beach Olympiada Chalkidiki Osten\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38675\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vina Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>#10 Develiki Beach<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Much like a Gallic village, Develiki holds out against the rapid tourism development sweeping across Halkidiki. The 40 or so inhabitants share this one-kilometre-long dream beach with only a handful of independent travellers seeking peace and quiet. A canteen and a restaurant cater for those holidaymakers willing to make the long journey out to this remote hamlet.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38673\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38673\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38673\" title=\"Develiki Beach Chalkidiki sch\u00f6ne Str\u00e4nde\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Develiki-Beach-Chalkidiki-schoene-Straende.jpg\" alt=\"Develiki Beach Chalkidiki sch\u00f6ne Str\u00e4nde\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38673\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Develiki Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The beige <strong>Develiki Beach<\/strong> consists of sections of sand and gravel, and captivates visitors with its wild beauty \u2013 there is not a sun lounger in sight to ruin the picture. In the eastern part, the small chapel of Agia Marina sits atop a hill: a meditative spot where your gaze can sweep out past the island of Ammouliani all the way to Mount Athos.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 Hotel tips at Develiki Beach (links to Booking.com*):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/develikia-private-villas-villa-1.de.html?aid=1733645&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Develikia Private Villas*<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/serenity-villas.de.html?aid=1733645&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Serenity Villas*<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #00aad9; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: sans-serif; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #333;\">We have summarised all the necessary information and travel tips for the <strong>Athos Peninsula and East Halkidiki<\/strong> for you here: <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/athos-halkidiki\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Athos<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>#11 Ammouliani Beaches<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The small island of <strong>Ammouliani<\/strong>, measuring just 12 km\u00b2, is situated in the Gulf of Athos (also known as the Singitic Gulf) and is only a 10-minute ferry ride from the Halkidiki coast. It is a huge draw for holidaymakers: on the one hand, it offers the quintessential flair of the <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/greek-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greek islands<\/a>, and on the other, numerous dream beaches await water lovers.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38692\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38692\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38692\" title=\"Chalkidiki Str\u00e4nde Alykes Beach Amouliani\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chalkidiki-Straende-Alykes-Beach-Amouliani.jpg\" alt=\"Chalkidiki Str\u00e4nde Alykes Beach Amouliani\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38692\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alykes Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ammouliani&#8217;s most famous beach, and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Halkidiki, is <strong>Alykes Beach<\/strong> \u2013 a long, dune-like stretch of sand in the west of the island. Many visitors come to the island specifically for this beach, so it is always busy. Even in September, we personally found it slightly too crowded. Further north lies Karagatsia Beach, a superb bathing spot with ochre sand and dense forest that grows almost right up to the water.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38495\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38495\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38495\" title=\"Karagatsia Beach Ammouliani Chalkidiki Urlaub\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Karagatsia-Beach-Ammouliani-Chalkidiki-Urlaub.jpg\" alt=\"Karagatsia Beach Ammouliani Chalkidiki Urlaub\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38495\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Karagatsia Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The southern beaches of Ammouliani are considerably quieter. A fantastic spot for swimming with small children is <strong>Agios Georgios Beach<\/strong>, where the sea is incredibly clear. Here you can relax wonderfully at the <em>Gripos Beach Bar<\/em>. However, our absolute favourite was Megali Ammos Beach \u2013 an idyllic haven of fine gravel and turquoise blue sea.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 Hotel tips on Ammouliani (links to Booking.com*):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/ksenonas-elianthos.de.html?aid=1733645&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Helianthus Guesthouse*<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/liani-ammos.de.html?aid=1733645&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Liani Ammos*<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38693\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38693\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38693\" title=\"Agios Georgios Beach Insel Ammouliani Chalkidiki\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Agios-Georgios-Beach-Insel-Ammouliani-Chalkidiki.jpg\" alt=\"Agios Georgios Beach Insel Ammouliani Chalkidiki\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Agios Georgios Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Excursions and tours to Halkidiki&#8217;s beaches<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">From coastal towns in Halkidiki such as Ouranoupoli, Neos Marmaras or Pefkochori, you can easily explore the peninsula&#8217;s numerous bays by boat. Below we have listed three popular tours that you can book directly via our partner, <em>GetYourGuide*<\/em>:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.de\/kassandra-griechenland-l89357\/kassandra-bootstour-bei-sonnenuntergang-zu-abgelegenen-buchten-t500247\/?partner_id=NU40SHX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=chalkidikistraende\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u27b2 To the Kassandra Sunset Boat Tour*<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.de\/chalkidiki-l507\/von-ouranoupoli-aus-mittagskreuzfahrt-zur-blauen-lagune-und-nach-ammouliani-t234387\/?partner_id=NU40SHX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=chalkidikistraende\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u27b2 To the lunch cruise from Ouranoupoli*<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.de\/neos-marmaras-l192041\/von-neos-marmaras-sithonia-segelboottour-t502492\/?partner_id=NU40SHX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=chalkidikistraende\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u27b2 To the Sithonia sailboat tour*<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51152\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51152\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.de\/chalkidiki-l507\/?partner_id=NU40SHX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=sithonia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51152 size-full\" title=\"Tours Greece Activities Get Your Guide Sailing\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tours-Greece-Activities-Get-Your-Guide-Sailing.jpg\" alt=\"Tours Greece Activities Get Your Guide Sailing\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51152\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">*Advertisement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u2192 Further articles and <strong>numerous Halkidiki travel tips<\/strong> can be found at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/destinations\/mainland-greece\/halkidiki\/\">Halkidiki Blog<\/a> (The region at a glance)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: system-ui, sans-serif;\">\n<p><strong style=\"margin-top: 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.5em; text-align: center;\">*Support our blog Greece-Moments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1em; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; text-align: justify;\">In this post, you will find affiliate links marked with an asterisk (*). 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