Rent a car to explore the 10 best beaches of Halkidiki

Crystal clear waters, sun burning and waves splashing on the beach like a lullaby on the beaches of Halkidiki.

Halkidiki is a favorite destination of thousands of Greeks every year, with incredible beaches hidden at every "leg". It is an area embraced by blue-green waters, famous for its vibrancy and having the most beautiful beaches in Greece for families and children.

The best beaches in the first leg of Halkidiki:

1. Possidi

The most famous beach with its endless white sand stretching to the sea. The largest and most famous beach is the "Aegean" which forms the most striking scenery. It is well organized with beach bars suitable for families, as you will find water sports for the more adventurous.

The tip of the cape is not organized, this means that you need to carry with you equipment, as well as the cars they can't move on the sand.

• Afitos

Afitos is surrounded by natural beauty and scenic views. The waters are calm, making the beach ideal for small children. The traditional taverns of the village offer an authentic Greek kitchen, except that it is considered one of the best beaches in the first leg. It's a getaway romantic with your partner and is close to Thessaloniki.

• Pefkohori

Pefkohori is a perfect choice for the youth who want to be entertained. You will find many beach bars and water sports. Crowd of people tourists and Thessalonians go in Pefkohori every weekend to enjoy the sand beach and clear blue waters.

• Kallithea

In Kallithea, the beating heart of entertainment, because here are the more nightclubs and club Halkidiki. The beach is well organized and accessible for all of the hours of the day.

• Vourvourou

Vourvourou is one of the tourist areas of Agios Nikolaos, Chalkidiki. The beaches and the natural beauty of the blue and the green attracts many visitors every year.

• Kavourotrypes

The Beaches are famous for their turquoise waters and is ideal for nature lovers and those seeking a more relaxed εμειρία holiday. The area has stolen the heart of the residents of the second largest city, who spend their Weekends in Sithonia, their version of a neighboring, near paradise, a few breaths away from the city.

• Platanitsi

The coast Πλατανιτσίου is awarded with the Blue Flag for the quality of bathing waters, the organisational structure of the beach, but with the criterion of respect for and protection of the natural environment. Also, the municipal campsite in the Platanitsi has the necessary infrastructure for its guests, such as supermarket, restaurant, beach bar, WC and water sports. There is even space for caravans, as well as for visitors to the scene.

4. Saint John

The beach has fine sand and clear shallow water, which makes it very suitable for children. Parking for several cars. In the summer, in Saint John there are beach bars with sunbeds and umbrellas around the world.

• Ierissos

Most visitors pass through the town of Ierissos, either to go from here on the Holy Mountain, or to enjoy the beaches. It has the advantage of its beaches suitable for swimming and awarded with a blue flag, beach bars, cafes and tavernas in the village, the corniche, which make it a unique holiday destination. There are a lot of accommodations-rooms, studios, furnished apartments, and hotels next to the beach. There are also two camping. Leaving from Ierissos to the New Wheel you will see on the left, and the old "Shipyards".

• Komiza

The Komitsa is a family-owned beach, which is located very close to the New Wheel.

The beach of komitsa, which is among the largest in length in the Municipality of Aristotle, is actually two beaches, which are separated by rocks. On one side is organized and lively and the other is not. Whether you prefer the most visited and organized beaches either you crave solitude, the Komitsa will respond to what you are looking for. Enjoy the turquoise vastness and the views of the dense vegetation of the peninsula of Athos.

Source: ethermaikos.gr