If you proceed through Thessaloniki, you will extend the road for about 70-100 km depending on the point you will go to.. However, since this road is smoother and less curved, it is almost the same as the other route in terms of time.. In other words, which road you take to Halkidiki depends entirely on what route you take, where you want to stop on the way and which island you want to go to first in Halkidiki.

If you have noticed. We have always talked about the Halkidiki route and transportation by car.. Because in this neighborhood, a car is absolutely essential! We will also talk about the bus option below, but there are many spots to see and swim on both the islands of Kassandra and Sithonia, and the distances are not short.. So if you want to create your own route and be flexible, renting a car is the best option.. For example, going 30 km in this vicinity may take 1 hour without traffic as the roads are narrow and winding.. As we mentioned in the Thessaloniki travel guide, we rented a car from this company.. However, if you wish, you can rent a car for the day from this company after you reach Halkidiki by bus.

To reach Halkidiki by Bus: If you want to fly from Turkey to Thessaloniki and go directly to Halkidiki, you can rent a car for the day. that company has bus services to many destinations in both Kassandra and Sithonia if you have the intention. For ticket prices and times, you can check the link we provided.. As we mentioned above, as the distances are long, taking a bus around Halkidiki may waste your time, but if you do not have the opportunity to rent a car, know that you have such an option.. You will swim in those seas, you will fall asleep on those beaches, do not give up!

Stay in Halkidiki

To have a holiday like normal people, If you want to love the beaches and enjoy the sea, you may have searched for a hotel in Halkidiki.. First of all, it is worth mentioning that, as we mentioned above, the peak season here is July-August, and it can be quite difficult to find a place, let alone the suitable hotel option during these two months.. In fact, we think it would be beneficial to clarify the hotel part before arranging your transportation.

There are many different accommodation options in the vicinity, from the concept of bed & breakfast to resort-like places and luxury hotels.. If you say that I will not step out of the hotel, they will beat anyone who moves, I will go directly to the sea from the hotel, everything will be under my feet, in our opinion, do not tire yourself in vain and go all the way to Greece.. We are so clear. If you have a car, you can discover many beautiful beaches here and spend time in many different places.. Therefore, we do not think that you need to worry too much about the accommodation part, but this of course depends on what kind of holiday you want to have.

As for where we stayed.. We stayed in Porto Valitsa in Kassandra. They are located at a point almost at the bottom of Kassandra.. However, we did not have any difficulties in transportation as the roads are smoother and distances are shorter in Kassandra compared to Sithonia.. In fact, the fact that the hotel is located in the cove right next to Chrousou, one of the most popular beaches of the region, provided a lot of convenience.. It was also about 20-30 minutes away from Kallithea, one of the top spots on the island.. In other words, at a point that we can definitely recommend as a location.. Its rooms are garden type rooms and are ideal for several people to stay together.. The breakfast menu changes every day.. Everything we ate was carefully prepared and very tasty.. In general, everyone in the hotel was very interested and we were very satisfied with everything except the bugs in the hotel.. Insect issue is an inevitable situation in Halkidiki.. Finally, the hotel also has a swimming pier, not a sandy beach, but we can say that it is one of the most beautiful seas we have ever seen.. Already that area is a popular spot for scuba divers.. Greetings to the evening dress that lights 3 cigarettes in a row before diving in here, and get well soon to your lungs.

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Best Beaches in Halkidiki

Do you like Kassandra or Sithonia more? We will not give priority to anyone as we cannot give a clear answer. There are many places to visit and swim in both.. Of course, we were content to watch the people swimming in the sea, and we rushed from one place to another like maniacs in order to find out which beaches and which places are better for you.. (they were crying) We would like to greet those who say, “Oh, how beautiful you are swimming in the sea, what a wonderful holiday you are having”.

*Sithonia Island

Nikiti: This is one of the first spots on the island of Sithonia and the ideal place to start exploring. There are places all over the beach and when you choose from these places, you can order food and drink and use their sunbeds.. the sea? When you see it for the first time, it may make you react as if it’s beautiful, but we think there are much better places to swim.. In our opinion, if you intend to see a different place, spend time in the Old Town above, not on the sea here.. There are historical houses dating back to the 1800s, Agios Nikitas Church built in 1867, and plenty of cute little cafes here.. In summary, we think Nikiti is one of the most sympathetic villages on the island.. However, there is no need to spend much time here, you can continue even by car if you want.

Koviou & Kalogria: Koviou, between Nikiti and Neos Marmaras, about 6km from Nikiti. There are 2 beaches called Kalogria and Kalogria.. If you intend to take a break to swim after visiting Nikiti, you can target these places, the sea is magnificent! There are no facilities in these two bays, so you will have to lay your towel on the sand and swim by your own means.

Neos Marmaras: Neos Marmaras, or New Marmara, is one of the regions and the most populated town of Sithonia.. Yes, the Marmara we know. It got its name as a result of the Greeks immigrating from Marmara Island founded this place.. Since this is one of the main settlements, it is more like a summer resort and is a little more active in terms of shopping, eating and drinking.. (We don’t mean Zara when we say shopping, of course) It’s one of the places you can’t put in the first place on the list of places you should go for a sea-oriented exploration, but you can still visit as a town. We had determined 2 places that we heard had beaches; Orange and Vourvourou. In order to reach the point where Portakali is located, that is, the other side of the island from Marmaras, you have to either go back to Nikiti and go to the other side of the island.. Or from Neos Marmaras to the lower part of the island, you have to follow the main road straight and cross to the other side.. In our opinion, this second option makes much more sense because this way you pass through different regions such as Toroni, Sykia and Sarti.

Orange Beach (Orange Beach) ): In our opinion, the beach that will definitely be in the top 3 in the list of the most beautiful beaches of Sithonia, Orange Beach. How can the sea be so different in a country we share the same sea so close to us, we haven’t figured it out either, but this place is really unlike any beach we’ve seen in Turkey before.. The inside of the beach and the sea is a mixture of sand and pebbles, but the pebbles are very small, so they are not in a consistency to cause any discomfort.. There is a small facility here, you can order drinks and use the sun loungers.. Or if you want, you can fall in love with the sand directly with your towel.. In order to reach the beach, you have to walk a little down after the point where you park your car.. Frankly, when we went there, we didn’t know either, until “something” passed over us while we were lying down and sunbathing.. Now we don’t know whether you will be happy or sad, let’s not say it.

Vourvourou: Another of Sithonia’s best beaches is Vourvourou.. Here we entered the sea from Karidi Beach and we can say that both the sand and the sea are among the best in this region.. This place competes with Orange Beach, but since both the beach and the interior of the sea are completely sand, it has become our favorite beach in our hearts.. There are no facilities here, but the sand is so soft that you can easily spend hours laying down your towel.

*Kassandra Island

Chrousou: One of Kassandra’s most popular beaches is the Paliouri beach in Chrousou.. In addition to its beautiful sea, it is one of the most preferred places to spend time as it is a region where beach bars are dense.. As we mentioned above, the swimming places in Kassandra are generally resort-oriented and less untouched than Sithonia.. We chose this beach for Koursaros Beach Bar. To use the sun loungers, you have to order a minimum of 4 Euros, which is a limit that can be easily exceeded with a drink.. Prices can be considered a little more expensive, but there are many food and beverage options such as drinks, coffee, hamburgers.. If you wish, there is another popular beach bar called Lefki Ammos on the same beach, but all the places were similar, so you can choose whichever one appeals to you.

Pefkochori: Another point you can come across in the list of places to swim in Kassandra is Pefkochori.. This is a point where many places and facilities are located, and the sea is as beautiful as the other bays.. Here, and even throughout Halkidiki, one of our favorite venues has become Elephant Beach Bar. Elephant Beach bar is a much more special and fun place than the places we encounter in Halkidiki.. They created a different concept from other venues, both with their music style and atmosphere, and it was very nice and beautiful.. Also, Pefkochori is one of the busiest spots at night after Kallithea, but we chose Kallithea, the most popular in the region.

Hanioti: This is the best place to swim in Kassandra. from popular places. There are many places where you can use sunbeds, eat and drink side by side on the beach, but we cannot say that it has a special feature.. However, the sea is quite beautiful like the others and if you are in the vicinity, it is a must for a swim.. In the evenings, it gets very crowded due to the abundance of restaurants, cafes and shops, but as we understand it is a place preferred by families.

Kallithea: The most lively place in Kassandra, the best place for nightlife. popular place of Kallithea. Here, there are many facilities/bars for swimming, many restaurants/bars for eating and drinking, and nightclub density.. So if you are looking for a spot to party, you can set your target directly as Kallithea.. Also, if you’re interested, there is an archaeological excavation site containing the Temple of Dionysus and the Altar of Zeus.

Afitos: This place is famous as Alaçata of Halkidiki. and a town whose history dates back to 3000 BC. Yes, it may be a sympathetic place and there may be houses similar to the stone houses in Alaçatı and a bazaar reminiscent of that place, but we have to admit that Alaçatı is not close to it.. However, while you’ve been to Kassandra, you can take a look around and take a coffee break at the Soboro Cafe in the town, or take a swim at the beach.

Halkidiki Eating- Drinking Tips

There are many restaurants and cafes in all the above-mentioned areas around Halkidiki.. But of course, the thing here is fish and appetizers, as in our seaside resorts.. They have almost exactly the same characteristics as Turkish cuisine in this regard, and it is not possible for you to have any trouble eating here.

–Takis Taverna: in Kassandra Takis Taverna is one of the best places to go for an appetizer fish ouzo trio.. It is located on the Fourka beach, right by the sea, at a spot to catch the sun, and it was one of the most delicious meals we had on our Greece trip, whether it was appetizers or fish.. We are one of those who are satisfied with the raki fish table and eat fish, but we chose to eat fish directly here and we think we made a very logical decision.. The fish come out daily and you can choose a fish that pleases your eyes by going to their cabinets like we do.. Since we share the same sea, we don’t think you will be a stranger because their fish are almost the same as ours.

-Briki Kitchen Bar: Appetizers at the end of a 1-week Greece trip and since we were close to falling into a fish coma, we started to look for a different cuisine and we can say that Briki has officially brought us back to life.. Briki, which is located in Kallithea and has a magnificent sea view from its terrace where you can see the whole bay, is a very successful place in terms of cocktails, food and service.. There are many options from world cuisine in their menu, but of course, we, as the co-chairs of the pastry lovers association, gave ourselves to pasta and what we ate was very delicious.. An ideal place to eat or have a drink in Kallithea without falling into the night. By the way, there are rooms above the restaurant where you can stay, if you intend to stay close to nightlife, you can evaluate this place.

–Panos: The best appetizers in Sithonia As a result of the advice we received from many people about the fish restaurant and the fish restaurant, we tried Panos, which is located in a small bay by the sea, about 10 km after Neos Marmaras.. We don’t know if we’re missing something about this place, but we have to say that we couldn’t find any feature that we can say to go and eat.. The appetizers and fish were quite ordinary and the environment was a bit too touristic.. We think that it stands out more in terms of its location.. Of course, it was not as much as we said never to go, but we can say that it was the place we liked the least in our trip.. You may be saying sorry (we had to use the polite version) but the portions are unnecessarily large for 2 people, keep this in mind before you decide to set the table. Prices were very reasonable considering the portions.