I do not know if
there is a Greek who has not heard the phrase "Like Halkidiki
nowhere", but I can say that there is no one who has passed from Halkidiki
and did not agree!
Three peninsulas, where everyone can find his
perfect summer. Cosmopolitan beach bars and trendy clubs in Kassandra, camping
and pristine beaches in Sithonia to the ultimate tranquility on Mount Athos,
all surrounded by turquoise waters and natural coves, in most of which pine
trees reach to the edge of the sea.
I do not know which
part of Halkidiki you prefer, but today I will present you my beloved
Halkidiki. Sithonia (or the second peninsula). Almost 100 sandy beaches with
turquoise waters, enchanting landscapes, green forests that reach to where the
sea begins and picturesque fishing villages. This is my beloved Halkidiki, and
these are my favorite beaches in Sithonia.
Kriaritsi
I couldn' t start
with another beach. Not because Kriaritsi beach is the most famous. It's not
even the most exotic. But it is my favorite. The first beach that will come to
my mind when I hear the word "Halkidiki"! On the eastern coast of
Sithonia, after crossing the ghost town of Sithonia, a city that was never
built, you will arrive (hopefully!) to my beloved Kiaritsi. Kiaritsi consists
of a large beach and several smaller ones that are separated by rocks. The
waters are blue-green and deep while the beach is covered with white sand.
Kavourotripes / Orange beach
On the eastern side
of Sithonia, between Sarti and Vourvourou, overlooking Mount Athos, is for many
the most beautiful beach of Halkidiki and one of the most beautiful of Greece.
There are actually two beaches, one next to each other, with crystal clear
turquoise waters. Orange beach, is a small, sandy beach with a beach bar with
the same name, while Kavourotripes are made up of white rocks and vegetation
that extends to the edge of the sea.
Karidi
A little further
north of Kavourotrypse, next to Vourvourou, Karidi is one of the most famous
and at the same time the most exotic beach of Halkidiki. In Karydi the white
rocks combine harmoniously with the all-white sandy beach. The waters are
turquoise, shallow, and almost always calm and warm while those who arrive
early can take advantage of the natural shade created by the many pine trees
along the beach. It is the right beach for families with children.
Tristinika
In the southern part
of Sithonia, very close to Toroni, there is my also favorite beach of
Tristinika. It may not be the most exotic beach of Sithonia but it is certainly
the favorite of many people. And the reason apart from its deep, blue, clear
waters and the endless sandy beach is also a unique sunset! A sunset that the
locals compare (and I personally agree!) with that of Santorini. What I also
love on this beach, is the beach bar "Ethnic", at the northern end of
the beach. What do I love about Ethnic? Oh, that's so much ... maybe it's the
fact that it stands literally on the sea, maybe it's the best spot to enjoy the
wonderful sunset I was telling you before, maybe this lovely jazz and reggae
music ...
Ammouliani
/ Drenia
It' s not a beach,
but a verdant islet with dreamy beaches, between Sithonia and Mount Athos, the
only one inhabited in Halkidiki. The ferry' s trip from Tripiti to Ammouliani
is about 15 minutes. There is also a more alternative and certainly more funny
way to reach the island, and it is from Ouranoupolis, where anyone can rent a
boat. In the second case, besides the feeling of freedom, you will also have
the opportunity to go to Drenia (Gaidouronisia), a complex of tiny islands
south of Ammouliani with calm, turquoise waters and sandy beaches.
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