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Tips and ideas for your trip to Sithonia
To visit or see Mount Athos is one of the most sought after experiences for those traveling to Halkidiki. In this article you can find information on how to make a day-trip by boat or cruise and the procedures for permission to enter the semiautonomous republic. Mount Athos cruises or private boat tours The easiest way to experience this ancient …
Toroni is Sithonia’s oldest kept secret. With 3000 years of history empires have come and gone, but Toroni is still here and probably never so relaxed. Why go to Toroni? OK let us make the pitch, you just may fall for it – hook, line and sinker… Toroni is more of a stop the car and jump off kind of …
Gyros Therapy! Sithonia’s top 5 Gyros shops Gyros is the Greek Fast-food that’s as native to Greece as the hamburger is to America. When vacationing in Greece the Gyros may very well be an irresistible lunch since its fast, tasty, and affordable. What is a Gyros? Mediterranean neighbors all have a similar sandwich with their own local flavor. Turkey keeps …
So your mind is made up that you will travel to Sithonia. The next logical question is… “How do I get to Sithonia?” We would like to be upfront and tell you that traveling to Sithonia without a car would be difficult. Those who travel from neighbour countries like Bulgaria, Serbia and Hungary, usually drive to Halkidiki with their personal …
Well, it’s 2016 and we are getting ready for a busy year in Halkidiki. Many are already booking their apartments, hotels and villas so they are guaranteed to enjoy their favourite beach getaway in Sithonia. Since accommodation often depends on which beach or beaches you would like to visit, our list of “Sithonia’s best 10 beaches” has been helpful to …
Sithonia, the middle peninsula of Halkidiki attracts tourists primarily for its beaches. What many don’t know is that mountainous Sithonia is a spectacular place to come in the off-season for hiking. Mount Itamos is the highest peak on Sithonia, reaching a height of 811 meters. From here you can enjoy panoramic views over the whole peninsula with an amazing bird’s …
Today a visitor to Toroni can see the remains of a few walls that project from the ground up to a height of about 2 meters. These castle ruins are what’s left of ancient Toroni (Torone) and have been under excavation for several decades. The narrow causeway that connects the peninsula to the mainland is fenced off, protecting the ruins …
Sarti will win your heart. The little village that united to create a successful tourist destination with a lot of character. On a clear day the view from the Sarti beach is nothing less than spectacular. Why go to Sarti? Let us narrow it down to the clinchers for why you should stay in Sarti… Sarti has something for everyone …
Vourvourou is Sithonia’s choice pick for high end accommodation. With its roots in tourism, Vourvourou is the playground for mainly the Greek and Russian creme de la creme. Why go to Vourvourou? Let us tell you why you should go to Vourvourou, don’t worry we won’t water it down… Vourvourou deviates from the norm. While you would expect a village …
SUP is one of the world’s fasting growing water sports and Halkidiki is the ideal location for SUP enthusiasts due to it’s calm waters and bays and some intermediate wave beaches where you can challenge yourself with SUP surfing! What Is SUP SUP stands for “Stand up Paddle Boarding”. The board is and oversized surfboard that is quite stable in …
When we heard that Melia Restaurant was opening up on Karidi beach we were quite excited, not just because one of Halkidiki’s most searched for and Googled beaches was finally getting a restaurant, but because of the kind of restaurant that was opening up. Vourvourou attracts an upper class tourist and we have always been surprised at how few restaurants …
Blue Flag beaches in Sithonia for the 2018 season are listed at 16 gorgeous beaches. This number has remained the same from the previous year. For the Halkidiki peninsula there is now a total of 76 awarded Blue Flag beaches. What is a Blue Flag beach? Blue Flag is a world-renowned eco-label that gives prestigious awards to beaches based on …
Sykia, which means fig tree in Greek, is one the oldest existing villages in Halkidiki. Here is where you can get a feel for local traditions. It is no doubt Sithonia’s most underrated destination, but as it’s name suggests Sykia is a sweet fruit ripe for the picking! Why go to Sykia? The bay around Sykia is lined with many …
Northern Greece’s largest campground Sithonia is no doubt Halkidiki’s largest camping destination and perhaps the biggest campground in all of Northern Greece. Sithonia’s lush mountainous beauty and postcard perfect beaches are a magnet for nature lovers and what better way to bond with nature then to camp? Whether you pitch a tent, or drive a motorhome, the ability to bring …
In the 5th century B.C. Greek historian Thucydides called Porto Koufo the safest harbor in ancient Greece. Porto Koufo is surrounded by steep mountains forming a majestic sapphire blue lake that looks more like a fjord. The name, ’deaf harbor’, was given to Porto Koufo since the sea could not be heard from the port. Why go to Porto Koufo? …
Metamorfosi welcomes you to Sithonia as the gateway to Greece’s garden paradise but don’t think that Metamorfosi is just the beginning. Why go to Metamorfosi? Olives, pine trees, expensive hotels – we are gonna make you green with envy… Metamorfosi is a laid back village with not a lot of extras so nature is what tourists come here to enjoy. …
Welcome to the new SithoniaGreece.com – one of Halkidiki’s most extensive travel guides that does not just list Halkidiki accommodation but gives reliable information about everything such as… What to do in Sithonia What to see in Halkidiki and around Halkidiki vacation planning tips Where to eat in Sithonia And videos to help get you in the vacation mood Let …
Nikiti has become the Niki Lauda in the race for success. It is one of Halkidiki’s fastest growing luxury towns determined to win the tourism Grand Prix. Why go to Nikiti? Yes, why go to Nikiti when you should be racing to get there? Let us tell you why Nikiti takes the trophy… Most activities in Nikiti tend to focus …
Neos Marmaras is Sithonia’s largest village with about 3000 inhabitants but summer can make it swell to 20,000 as tourists fill the apartments and hotels. Welcome to the “New” Marmara, the cosmopolitan center of Sithonia! Why go to Neos Marmaras? If you could be living on a perfect sandy Aegean beach, this question may have merit but the arguments to …
Ormos Panagias is a little harbor village that makes a big splash in Halkidiki tourism as the home of the famed Mount Athos cruises. Why go to Ormos Panagias? Just drop an anchor and sit back, this pirate story will get you some real treasures… The sleepy little port of Ormos Panagias is quite the hub of activity when it …
