Sithonia is considered to be the most beautiful peninsula of Halkidiki. Picturesque coves and beaches, rich vegetation and cozy villages, all this gives Sithonia a unique flavor and originality and makes it stand out from the three "fingers" of Halkidiki. Sithonia is larger than Kassandra in size. As such, there are no sights, castles, museums and cathedrals in Sithonia, but for that Sithonia itself is one big attraction. Her unique nature, especially in spring, will be remembered for a lifetime.
We started our journey by car in Sithonia early in the morning from the picturesque village of Hanioti on Kassandra. The latest set of Toyota Yaris, rented from rent a car Hanioti. In total, we drove about 300 km in Sithonia in one day. Gasoline consumed 10 liters. The rental price for two days is 85 euros. If you do not have the opportunity to rent a car for travel, I strongly advise you to contact an individual guide in Halkidiki Marina. You will not regret.
After driving along the northern coast of Kassandra to the town of Nea Moudania (Neo Moudania), we turned right at the fork in the direction of the middle finger. The first place we decided to stop by was the village of Metamorfosi. The beaches are awesome! The village itself is surrounded by greenery. Shady embankments, many taverns and all kinds of shops. Tourists have a lot to do here. We did not stay long in Metamorphosis, as we wanted to find a cozy cove to sunbathe and swim. Therefore, having looped through the narrow streets of Metamorphosis, we again drove onto the main road. You can imagine what happens here during the high season. There will be nowhere to park the car for sure.
Embankment of the Metamorphozi village in Sithonia.
Before reaching the town of Kalogria about three kilometers, we saw what we were looking for, or rather, a cozy sandy beach. We drove off the road along a broken dirt path. There were already two tourists' cars parked here, but they did not bother us in the least. We enjoyed sunbathing on the golden sand, and I even went fishing.
Water of amazing purity in the bay in Sithonia, where we decided to swim.
Not all beaches in Sithonia the same.
In the distance you can see Turtle Island.
View of the beach in the area of the village of Metamorfozi.
Fishing in Zionia.
These are the types of fish you can catch with a line in Sithonia. And in general to Halkidiki.
I caught fish directly from neighboring stones. It bites on shells and bread. The fish is not big, but the very fact of fishing in Sithonia was important. Actually, that's why we went to lie on secluded beaches and enjoy the azure sea and amazing landscapes. We saw enough of the sights of Greece on our last trip to the Peloponnese.
After the village of Neos Marmaras, the terrain in Sithonia becomes mountainous and the roads more winding. Coastal cliffs appear, among which, through dense thickets, amazing secluded beaches are visible, one better than the other. Eyes run up, you don't know where it is better to make another stop again.
The roads in Sithonia are very comfortable to travel.
My camera barely turned off. However, as soon as we drove outside Neos Marmaras, we immediately turned towards the sea from the main road onto the first dirt track that came across. We drive a couple of kilometers along a rapidly descending and incredibly winding serpentine.
We turned somewhere towards the sea. Not a single car to the meeting. But in the high season, the movement is more active here.
We followed this auntie at a speed of 20 km for about half an hour. I did not dare to overtake through a double continuous line.
The speed is not great, because at any moment, due to the next turn, an equally wild tourist can jump out in a rented car. Getting lost in a car in Sithonia is difficult. The sea is always visible through the thickets, and this is the best landmark. You need to drive so that the sea is always on the right.
There is a cliff on the left, rocks on the right. We are trying to drive back out of the mountain dead end.
Suddenly the path runs into the sea. We see a sign with a pointer to the Poseidon hotel, and next to it, among the trees, the barely discernible outlines of a house. Upon closer inspection, this house turns out to be a lonely tavern with the proud name "Panos". As it often happens, it turned out later that this is one of the best fish taverns in Halkidiki.
Here we made a stop to warm up.
Turtle Island is clearly visible from this place. Here we go out to warm up and decide to have a cup of Greek coffee. By the way, Greeks are very offended if they ask for Turkish coffee. In the tavern we were met by a bored and taciturn waitress. We rested a bit, drank tea and coffee and continued our journey along the coast of Sithonia.
Courtyard in the "Panos" Tavern.
At this point, after the Poseidon Hotel, the road became so narrow that if a car met us, we would not have left for sure. Fortunately, this did not happen. On the right side we had a steep cliff to the sea, and on the left there was a wall with overhanging stones and tree roots. It is not recommended to travel along such camel trails during heavy rains and downpours. Firstly, it is slippery, and secondly, cobblestones fly down onto the road from above along with streams of water. But in calm May weather, there are stunning views.
Somewhere in highlands... Sithonia has magnificent landscapes and nature. Clean mountain air, many coniferous forests. This area is useful not only for recreation, but also for health.
After rattling the suspension of 5-6 kilometers along a dirt serpentine, we suddenly find ourselves on an asphalt road and are already driving non-stop with the desire to have a snack somewhere. But, no matter how hungry we were, passing by Porto Kaufo (Kaufos town), we still could not help but stop at this picturesque beach.
Cove "Porto Kaufo"
More precisely, it is a small cove with fishing schooners and boats. This cove is protected from the sea by two mountains, so there are never waves in any weather. Swimming is a pleasure. Which is what we did. There were no more swimmers besides us.
After the water procedures, the appetite flared up even more and by the way, right on the side of the road we come across a lonely tavern. However, we did not find the cherished "moussaka" on the menu.
And it was somehow windy up here. But a drunken elderly Italian with his girlfriend (or wife) became attached to us. After asking to photograph them against the background of the mountains (which of course I did), he began to tell in broken English that Italy also has the same mountains and that Russia is harasho. Or something like that. After that, staggering (and I was still wondering where he would go so "warm"?) Went to the rented "Opel". They sat down, and grandfather was behind the wheel and, slowly, set off on their route.
View from the Kalamitsi tavern. We drove along this serpentine just half an hour ago.
We did not stay here either, although the views from the veranda of this tavern were magnificent. After driving a few kilometers, we lined up after the already familiar "Opel" and at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour, trailed after it for about twenty minutes, until we saw a sign to the village of "Kalamitsi", where we immediately turned off.
Here we drove straight onto the embankment. Thus, we got to the very extreme tip of Sithonia. Here we decided to dine. The place was picturesque, with a beautiful bay and many taverns. In one of them, we sat at a table in the fresh air overlooking the sea. The tables of this tavern are set right under the trees of the embankment and on them, without hesitation and without fear, Greek sparrows jump and strive to peel off a piece of moussaka, which was brought to us 20 minutes after ordering. We ate 15 euros. One moussaka, a serving of souvlaki, coffee, tea and a bottle of water. In general, not expensive.
Beach of the village "Kalamitsi".
On the horizon is the holy mountain "Athos".
The road passes in these places among the rocks. At every turn, you will have another stunning view of the sea and Mount Athos. Be sure to turn into the village of Sarti. The place is very picturesque, with magnificent sandy beaches, ancient Greek streets and taverns. In my opinion, only here you can feel the real Greek atmosphere and originality. It is truly the most picturesque in all of Halkidiki.
Mountain roads of Sithonia.
Leaving Sarti, a small turtle suddenly jumped out onto our road. V last second I manage to turn the steering wheel so as not to crush this creature. I pull over to the side of the road and come back to get her out of the way. Taking this opportunity, I take a photo with this local landmark.
Greek turtle. I saved her.
Driving through the mountains above the village of Zografou, we got caught in a heavy downpour. Streams of water poured from the sky like buckets. I had to stop at the side of the road, otherwise: firstly, nothing could be seen, secondly, pieces of soil with stones began to fall from the mountains right under the wheels of our Toyota, and thirdly, I didn’t want to look the smartest, because everyone who happened to be with us on this road also stood at the side of the road.
Sithonian downpour. Rains in Halkidiki in spring are not uncommon.
After about half an hour, the rain stopped and the sun came out again. We calmly continued our journey by car in Sithonia.
We read a lot on the Internet about the town of Vourvourou. We decided to come here. Nothing special. True, resting here is probably great. Lots of hotels, which are mostly apartments. There is sand on the beach, quiet, not deep coves and no waves.
Bay of the village of Vuruvuru.
Thus, our journey by car in Halkidiki has come to an end. We were in a hurry to get back to the hotel before sunset. In addition, the fuel level light began to blink, refueling in Halkidiki does not work at night. It seems from 20.00 to 6 in the morning. This was the second day of our trip by car in Halkidiki. ...
So the conclusions. The most a nice place to Halkidiki, this is Sithonia.
Halkidiki - most popular resort located in the northeast of mainland Greece, near the city of Thessaloniki. The peninsula, elongated in the shape of a trident, is famous for its three "fingers" forming cozy bays. The middle finger of Halkidiki is Sithonia, a picturesque peninsula with pine forests and sandy beaches.
Rest in Sithonia means not only lying on the beach and contemplating the natural beauty, but also rich cultural and entertainment programs for tourists. In today's article, we will talk about how to get to the resort and which beaches are better, as well as note the popular attractions, hotels and restaurants of Sithonia.
Washed by the waters Aegean and the two bays of Greece, the Sithonia peninsula is a favorite vacation spot for tourists and the Greeks themselves.
As you can see, Sithonia on the map is located in the mainland of the country and is the central "finger" of the Chalkidiki Peninsula. Located in the middle between two bays, the peninsula is reliably sheltered from the Mediterranean winds and bad weather. In summer, dry sunny weather with daytime air temperatures + 28-30 ° С and night temperatures + 22-24 ° С. Washing the coast about. Sithonia waters warm up to +26 degrees.
The resort is small in size: 50 km long and 25 km wide. But the peninsula has something to impress. People like to come to hotels and beaches of Sithonia because of the beauties of nature, convenient infrastructure and relaxing tranquility: unlike neighboring Kassandra, you can always find a calm and secluded place here.
Sithonia map does not stand out major cities but rich beach resorts... These are small villages and towns of the peninsula with a wide and beautiful coastline. Despite the small size of the towns, there are many apartments and hotels of different categories. To understand this diversity will help tourist map Sithonia in Greece with hotels in Russian. But we will examine it a little later.
Where is Sithonia and how to get there
Resort Halkidiki with its three "fingers" is located in the north-east of the country. As the map of Greece shows, Sithonia is located right in the center of Halkidiki, and Thessaloniki is the closest major city to the peninsula.
Almost every trip to the resorts of Sithonia passes through the international airport of Thessaloniki ("Macedonia"). Distance from air harbor to the peninsula is about 90 km. Get to the desired resort Sithonia can be public transport, taxi or rented car.
Buses
Traveling by bus from Macedonia Airport involves a transfer at the bus station in Thessaloniki.
From the terminal, buses No. 79A leave, which can be used to get to the KTEL Halkidikis Bus Station. From here, transport departs to Sithonia and other resorts of Halkidiki. The ticket price will be around 20 euros.
Transfer and taxi
An easier way to get to the peninsula is by ordering a transfer or taxi.
By pre-ordering a car through the online service, tourists do not have to worry about how to get from Thessaloniki to their hotel. The driver will meet you at the airport and take you comfortably to your hotel, apartment or apartment in Sithonia, Greece. A trip with a personal driver will cost 130-160 euros.
Rent a Car
Car rental is the optimal combination of comfort and affordable price travel.
You can order a car in advance or upon arrival at the rental offices of Thessaloniki Airport. With a private car, you will not only comfortably reach the hotel, but also easily visit all resorts and attractions of the Sithonia Peninsula. Car rental prices start from 20 euros per day.
Relaxing on the sea, basking in the rays of the scorching sun, is the dream of millions of tourists. It is for beach holidays that the resorts in Sithonia are located, of which there are a great many on the western and eastern parts of the coast.
One of best places Sithonia - the great coast sandy beach resort village Toroni. It stretches for 2.5 km by the crystal clear emerald water. A cozy bay is sheltered from the wind by picturesque cliffs, so the sea is quiet and calm. There are many taverns, bars, water entertainment centers on the beach. For the cleanliness and tidiness of the coast of Toroni (Sithonia), he was awarded the European blue flag.
Rest in the western bays of Porto Carras, Kalogria, Porto Koufo, Lagomandra and Elia is also no worse.
The other side of the peninsula should not be ignored either. Resorts stand out in the east:
- Sikya;
- Karidi;
- Sarti;
- Armenistis;
- Platanitsi.
Each village of the peninsula is unique, but the western coast is more popular, because many hotels on the Sithonia... But on eastern resorts less fuss and more opportunities to relax in peace and solitude.
Sithonia attractions: where to go and what to see
Sithonia peninsula is famous all over the world with natural and historical sights.
Among the beauties of nature, we note the Itamos nature reserve (Mount Dragudeli), "Crab holes" (Orange Beach) and the island archipelago near Vourvourou. Incredible views of the landscape of Sithonia open up from observation deck tavernas "Panorama". It is located in the south of the peninsula, near Porto Koufo. Also worth noting is the world's largest vineyard, grown in the territory of Porto Carras.
What up architectural monuments, then the chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin, located in Nikiti, is in the lead here. In addition to remarkable architecture, the church is distinguished by a carved iconostasis and frescoes from the 17th century. Also, among the man-made attractions in the reviews of tourists and travelers about Sithonia, the following are noted:
- Basilica of St. Athanasius;
Many antique and Christian artifacts are found in the town of Nikiti, the capital of the peninsula.
If you are already familiar with all the attractions and attractions of the Sithonia Peninsula, then go on excursions around mainland Greece. At the very least, it is worth seeing the sights of the neighboring peninsulas, visiting the water park in Tagarades and taking a look at Thessaloniki.
Local cuisine is a classic Mediterranean menu with a touch of island delights.
Hotels in Sithonia often offer half board meals, but each establishment has its own restaurant. In general, there are many taverns, cafes and restaurants on the island where you can taste food Greek cuisine and reinforce your strength. We will pay special attention to campsites and beach bars, which offer vacationers an inexpensive and varied food and drink.
Like the rest of Greece, Halkidiki and the Sithonia peninsula have hotels of various classes.
Over 7 hundred hotels are located on the modest peninsula. There are 5-4 star all-inclusive hotels on the first line of the coast of the Sithonia Peninsula, there are modest "triplets" and "deuces", there are also quite budget apartments. Most of the establishments, according to tourists, are comfortable and very clean, and the staff are good-natured and friendly.
Large hotels and hotels of Sithonia are located mainly on west coast, but there are excellent options for accommodation in the east of the peninsula. To visualize the location of tourist accommodation will help interactive map of Sithonia hotels in Russian. Choose the right apartment and go to an amusing trip to the picturesque Greek Halkidiki.
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Beautiful beaches of Sithonia (Halkidiki) Vinsky Forum August 8th, 2013
After last year's trip to Greek islands and exploring beaches on island of Zakynthos , Kefalonia island and on the island of Lefkada, what I saw in Sithonia convinced me that the best sea is in Greece.
It's scary to watch - the water is so crystal-clear that you start to be afraid of heights while in the water (it's scary to fall to the bottom)
And the softness, absence of waves and the pushing properties of the sea sometimes threaten to sleep away from the coast
Sithonia, unlike another finger from the trident of Halkidiki - Kassandra, I liked my favorite color combination of turquoise with aquamarine of the sea, delicate green of pine forests and deep blue sky, slightly stained with clouds.
And there are fewer people here than on Kassandra - the central part east coast Sithonia is mountainous and reserved.
Therefore, here you will not find these huge hotels "a la russe", and the audience is more and more autotraveling or young, untethered.
There are many beaches here.
But I'll tell you about two that I liked and that I would like to return to:
First .
As a landmark signpost Bahia beach.
It will be 6 km south of the resort village of Vourvourou, about which I wrote separately
But the target is not Bahia beach. Target - Porto Elea camping & bungalows
This is a small campsite.
Very nice and cozy.
It seems to me that the co-owners are Bulgarians, since there are a lot of caravan trailers and boats with Bulgarian numbers in the campsite.
Well, or Bulgarians know a lot about places of rest.
The bay occupied by the campsite is small.
Surrounded by high cliffs.
The beach is small pebbles mixed with sand.
The entry into the sea is smooth and calm.
Almost immediately deep.
There are almost no waves.
The sea is so transparent that many times I regretted that I did not have a camera in the water with me - very beautiful pictures would work out.
The beach is organized and those who live in the campsite have a sun lounger and an umbrella, but part of the bay is wild and there you can throw a towel and calmly swim and sunbathe.
You can also rent on the beach motor boat and take a walk along the neighboring bays - they are completely wild and can only be accessed from the water.
You can add a spinning rod to the boat, and if you ask very much, they will give you an echo sounder.
Not free, of course.
There is a bar and a tavern on site.
The prices are normal and a gin and tonic or a glass of cold white wine will help you catch the feeling of happiness - it is there and it is here and now.
A barrier will not allow you to enter the campsite, but you can leave the car before or after entering on the side of the road and walk ashore.
Further south there are bays with campgrounds, but for some reason I didn't like them.
I didn't even want to go downstairs.
And one of the campsites seemed like mini-Shanghai: there are a lot of people, very loud music and the beach is littered with bodies, bodies, bodies ...
Second
The second beach, which I liked, is located 16 km north of the city of Sarti. Well, or 16 km south of the first beach.
Called Orange Beach
Cars park in the forest and then walk to the beach.
Beach surroundings - Pine forest and hillocks, maybe that's why they didn't build a camping here and there is only one mobile kiosk with snacks and beer for the whole territory.
This place, as in the 60s and 70s, is the place of wild autotourists who make awnings from sheets, cook on primus and swim until they turn blue.
Turquoise water, sand setting.
Almost immediately deep.
Many people with fishing rods and spearguns are shooting octopuses.
Since the beach itself is very small and it is occupied by those who first arrived (although they saw several tents - apparently they stay for the night),
the rest invent exotic rookeries on stones, rocks and in the water
This is the second favorite place in Sithonia - Orange Beach
It is possible that I missed something and advise a thankless task, but nevertheless, I advise you to visit and relax on these beaches of Sithonia
In general, there are many beaches in Sithonia. Lots of campgrounds. Lots of sea and sun
Sithonia, Halkidiki: review about the rest, map, beaches, route by car
To Sithonia for a family vacation
Choose a place for beach holiday it is often very difficult with children, especially if parents and their babies have a certain list of preferences. In our case, this list looked something like this:
- no sweltering heat;
- extensive green area on the coast;
- warm water;
- Sandy shore;
- good and inexpensive local cuisine;
After the survey work carried out, we settled on the mainland region of Greece - the Halkidiki peninsula. The peninsula itself has three stretches of land that are far out in the sea, three small "fingers", as they are called in guidebooks - these are Kassandra, Sithonia, and Athos. Athos is closed for tourist accommodation, you can get there only with a guided tour, but the other two peninsulas are excellent natural area for a recreational family vacation.
Sithonia, Halkidiki on the map
Why Sithonia?
The Kassandra peninsula is famous for clean beaches, hotels and developed infrastructure, but we decided to stay in Sithonia, because the whole family, from its small members to dad-mom, is very hard to endure the heat. Therefore, the main requirement was the presence of natural shade on the beaches - not from umbrellas (you still need to chase after it during the day), but a real thick shade, the one that the foliage of the trees gives.
Having studied the photographs of the beaches, I came to the conclusion that this region of the Halkidiki peninsula was simply created for us, and, as it turned out later, I was not mistaken. Many of Sithonia's beaches are surrounded by green areas, and just beyond the strip coastal sand fragrant coniferous forests begin - a climatic paradise for the inhabitants of the megalopolises of the middle zone, tortured by eternal tonsillitis and bronchitis.
Sithonia - how to get there?
In general, we prefer to travel on our own, but in this particular case, we realized it a little late, so the fares for an independent flight turned out to be slightly higher than those that were included in the trip budget. It was decided to purchase tickets for chartered flight from the tour operator.
The carrier was a Greek airline Aegean Airlines(http://ru.aegeanair.com/). The flight went smoothly and with a good level of service, despite the fact that the flight was charter.
The plane arrives at Thessaloniki airport, which is located 60 km from the proposed destination. If you are driving on your own, you can order a transfer or rent a car directly to the airport, as we originally planned. But we were lucky: the tour operator, from whom the flight was purchased, kindly offered us a transfer on their bus, which delivered package tourists. Naturally, it was difficult to refuse such an offer, and the bus was half empty, clean, and we arrived quickly and comfortably.
Accommodation at the hotel
Based on the possibilities of the budget, and our special relationship with heat and sun was chosen. Its peculiarity that distinguishes it from other hotels in this price category is the location of the beach - almost in the hotel park. After swimming, we went up to the park (two steps) and while the child was busy on the playground (again in deep shade) we enjoyed a frappe or something stronger at the bar. This saved all family members from sun allergies, heatstroke and other acclimatization delights.
Hotel Porfi Beach Hotel, Sithonia
Car rental in Sithonia
Literally a couple of days later, the hotel's idleness ended, and a car was rented in order to travel around and capture the surrounding beauty as much as possible.
Hyundai Getz rental cost 35 euros per day. Having rented it for 3 days, we even got a small discount. And the child car seat was provided free of charge. We did not complicate our life and go somewhere far in order to find a well-known rental office like Hertz, but turned to the hotel reception for help. Literally within an hour, a variant of the car that suits us was found.
Sithonia route by car
They decided to lay the route counterclockwise - that is, cross the peninsula, climb to its eastern side and, moving along it, go around the entire "finger" around the perimeter, stopping where you like for swimming and having a snack.
Vourvourou - Zografou - Armenistis - Kalamitis
GPS coordinates Vourvourou 40.188138, 23.803540
GPS coordinates Zograf 40.170704, 23.865863
GPS coordinates Armenistis 40.152985, 23.916930
GPS coordinates Kalamitis 39.991378, 23.991313
All these villages and towns with funny and difficult to pronounce names are now associated with me only with the purest sea water, spacious beaches and stunning landscapes.
Town Vourvourou (Vourvourou), into which we got after crossing the peninsula, was remembered not only beach area, but also with buildings - a lot of villas, apartments, for every taste and color, just buried in the green of blooming gardens, and all this beauty is a few steps from the beach. We decided for ourselves next time to stay in this particular town, besides there is a good infrastructure: playgrounds, supermarkets, a market with seafood.
Vourvourou beach, Sithonia
Camper beaches
Camper beaches, Sithonia
After Vourvourou there are a series of beaches designed for those who like to travel by car, sleeping in tents or adapted trailers. These are the beaches FavaBeach,LacarnaBeach, beaches around the village Zografou, and, finally, the beach that impressed us the most Armenistis.
Armenistis beach, Sithonia
These beaches are for the most part "wild", that is, without the usual umbrellas, sun loungers and bartenders with cocktails, and are located at the edges of dense coniferous forests, overlooking the seashore. The parking lots for campers are equipped with utility units (shower, hot water toilet) and administration houses, where you can charge equipment, get the necessary information and pay for parking services. Since we were already in September, many of the camp sites were already empty, so it was not possible to find out the cost of accommodation.
Wild beaches, Sithonia
Beach in Nikiti, Sithonia
Beach cafe, Sithonia
PortoKuofo
A small town located in the southern part of the peninsula, which is passed by everyone who decides to go around Sithonia on a circular route. The town itself is not particularly remarkable, but here is the tavern "Tzitzikas", where we stopped for dinner, I remember for a long time.
The dinner exceeded all expectations: a seafood dish for mom, a meat dish with a side dish for dad, soup for a child, two salads and a jug of homemade dry wine cost about 27 euros. After having hardly mastered the order, we began to gather further, a waiter appeared with a compliment from the restaurant - a huge dish of fruits and desserts. Of course, it was already impossible to eat all this beauty, so we packed it with us.
Sithonia in September
In addition to the climatic benefits (not so hot and few tourists), we also discovered the economic benefits of a trip to Halkidiki in September.
Everyone knows that beaches in Greece are free, but for services (umbrellas, towels, sun beds) they charge a fee, and sometimes very sensitive - in the region of 5-7 euros. That is why I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that nowhere, except for our hotel beach, they didn’t charge us for sun beds and umbrellas, arguing that it was “out of season”. Although all the necessary beach services (toilets, showers, bars) were still working.
The September trip to Halkidiki was remembered for a long time, and its healing effect in the form of the absence of health problems in adults and children lasted for almost the entire winter.
August 8th, 2013
After last year's trip to the Greek islands and exploring the beaches on island of Zakynthos , Kefalonia island and on the island of Lefkada, what I saw in Sithonia convinced me that the best sea is in Greece.
It's scary to watch - the water is so crystal-clear that you start to be afraid of heights while in the water (it's scary to fall to the bottom)
And the softness, absence of waves and the pushing properties of the sea sometimes threaten to sleep away from the coast
Sithonia, unlike another finger from the trident of Halkidiki - Kassandra, I liked my favorite color combination of turquoise with aquamarine of the sea, delicate green of pine forests and deep blue sky, slightly stained with clouds.
And there are fewer people here than on Kassandra - the central part of the eastern coast of Sithonia is mountainous and protected.
Therefore, here you will not find these huge hotels "a la russe", and the audience is more and more autotraveling or young, untethered.
There are many beaches here.
But I'll tell you about two that I liked and that I would like to return to:
First .
As a landmark signpost Bahia beach.
It will be 6 km south of the resort village of Vourvourou, about which I wrote separately
But the target is not Bahia beach. Target - Porto Elea camping & bungalows
This is a small campsite.
Very nice and cozy.
It seems to me that the co-owners are Bulgarians, since there are a lot of caravan trailers and boats with Bulgarian numbers in the campsite.
Well, or Bulgarians know a lot about places of rest.
The bay occupied by the campsite is small.
Surrounded by high cliffs.
The beach is small pebbles mixed with sand.
The entry into the sea is smooth and calm.
Almost immediately deep.
There are almost no waves.
The sea is so transparent that many times I regretted that I did not have a camera with me in the water - I would get very beautiful photos.
The beach is organized and those who live in the campsite have a sun lounger and an umbrella, but part of the bay is wild and there you can throw a towel and calmly swim and sunbathe.
You can also rent a motor boat on the beach and take a walk along the neighboring bays - they are completely wild and can only be accessed from the water.
You can add a spinning rod to the boat, and if you ask very much, they will give you an echo sounder.
Not free, of course.
There is a bar and a tavern on site.
The prices are normal and a gin and tonic or a glass of cold white wine will help you catch the feeling of happiness - it is there and it is here and now.
A barrier will not allow you to enter the campsite, but you can leave the car before or after entering on the side of the road and walk ashore.
Further south there are bays with campgrounds, but for some reason I didn't like them.
I didn't even want to go downstairs.
And one of the campsites seemed like mini-Shanghai: there are a lot of people, very loud music and the beach is littered with bodies, bodies, bodies ...
Second
The second beach, which I liked, is located 16 km north of the city of Sarti. Well, or 16 km south of the first beach.
Called Orange Beach
Cars park in the forest and then walk to the beach.
The surrounding of the beach is a pine forest and hillocks, maybe that's why they didn't build a camping here and there is only one mobile kiosk with snacks and beer in the entire territory.
This place, as in the 60s and 70s, is the place of wild autotourists who make awnings from sheets, cook on primus and swim until they turn blue.
Turquoise water, sand setting.
Almost immediately deep.
Many people with fishing rods and spearguns are shooting octopuses.
Since the beach itself is very small and it is occupied by those who first arrived (although they saw several tents - apparently they stay for the night),
the rest invent exotic rookeries on stones, rocks and in the water
This is the second favorite place in Sithonia - Orange Beach
It is possible that I missed something and advise a thankless task, but nevertheless, I advise you to visit and relax on these beaches of Sithonia
In general, there are many beaches in Sithonia. Lots of campgrounds. Lots of sea and sun
