Kelyfos - Chelona Beach at Kelufos
Exploring Sithonia Sailing Holidays area
Small islet opposite Neos Marmaras whose name Kelyfos Chelona (turtle shell) explains its shape--that of a turtle! Here the only residents are wild goats and gulls! However, it is worth swimming in the light blue waters of this unique beach. Accessible only by yacht.
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Port Koufó is a natural port, with irregular shape, and it consists of three smaller coves. It is open to the southwest.
Skála Nikíti is the small port of town Nikítas (2,883 residents), located inland, at a distance of 0.8 miles.
The small port is open to the southwest and covered from the west by a small peninsula of south direction, which is 300 meters long and ends up at cape Néos Marmarás. The opening of the entrance is 200 meters and its penetration to the north is 300 meters.
The small port (marina) Karrá (Pórto Karrá) is formed in the southern part of the sandy beach of the bay of Néos Marmarás. It is an artificial port, suitable for tourist crafts.
In the most southern part of the peninsula, this is a favorite destination for those who love free camping; caravans parked almost on the edge of the steep rocks with their owners enjoying the best view of the Aegean sea with the Sporades islands popping up on the horizon. If the atmosphere is clear, the ridges of mountain Pelion are visible.
The beach of the homonymous settlement is sandy with crystal clear waters. There are restaurants, taverns and cafeterias.
The beach attracts many visitors and is rewarded with a blue Flag. It is a great sandy beach with few small pebbles.
The beach is located in the middle of the Eastern coast of Kassandra with an enchanting view to the sea and the west side of Sithonia peninsula. The village is full of small parks, scenic squares and tally age-long trees.
It is a scenic village with paved pedestrian streets, squares and gardens. Its name derives from the word pefko, i.
It took its name from the homonymousous natural bay, the ideal point to tie up your ship. The characteristic marine color is due to its small depth.
Located just after Glarokavos and before Paliouri beach. The name Chryssi Akti really describes what you will find there: a golden sandy beach and a clear blue sea.
The coastal side of Paliouri. The fun coast of Eastern Kassandra fills stiflingly, constituting simultaneously a point of departure of small boats that offer cruises with destination the opposite Marmaras.
Deserted beach with pebbles and waters of the deep blue Aegean sea, ideal for those who seek isolation. This is the utmost of the peninsula and access is best by boat.
An isolated beach with pebbles and of course the deep blue Aegean sea waters at the tip of the peninsula. Access by boat is best; have with you all your essentials.
Small deserted creek with pebbles and blue waters preferred by those who like isolation. Access by boat is best.
The spotless beach of Loutra with crystal waters and a golden sandy beach, is continuously awarded with the blue flag. Also in the region, many isolated beaches exist which are ideal for those who don’t particularly like crowds or like spear fishing and free diving.
Situated just 10 km from Agios Nikolaos in the peninsula of Sithonia. Picturesque, with a natural stillness, it is mainly preferred by families.
Sandy beach in the second leg of Chalkidiki near the homonymous village. This beach has fine golden sand and attracts people of every age.
Amazing golden beach with limpid deep blue waters that attract people of all ages. The pines reach the end of the sea, offering more coolness to visitors.
The place to see and to be seen! For those wishing to be in the center of things, Nikiti which is in front of the homonymousous settlement is the suitable point as it is full of bars, taverns and shops. On the beach you can find umbrellas, deck chairs as well as various marine sports.
Found between Pyrgos and Ormos Panagias, it is an immense, exotic and quiet sandy beach with spotless waters. The light blue color of the sea, the white sandy coast, the green of the pine forest of Sithonia and the glaucus of classic Mediterranean olive groves blend harmoniously into composing an incredible mosaic of colors.
Fine white beach with shallow aquamarine waters and fine sand. Basically it is two gulfs, one next to the other with beautiful sand and pines that reach almost to the seawater.
Nice sandy creek with rich green and crystal clear waters. It is located just before Manassou beach, where the homonymous camping can also be found.
One of the top beaches in terms of preference in northern Greece, sandy with clear blue waters. It is well organized with a famous beach bar.
It is a beautiful organized sandy beach with a beach bar preferred mainly by young people. On the beach you will find facilities for various sports.
Charming sandy beach, with white, fine sand, surrounded by rocks. Located in front of the homonymous settlement.
Wonderful beach with sand and pebble, rather big in size. Not an organized beach, you attend to have your essentials with you.
Small creek near Karidi beach with fine pebbles and crystal, spotless waters. Not an organized beach, so you must have your essentials with you.
Vourvourou is less than10 km from Agios Nikolaos in the peninsula of Sithonia and from the first glance it calms the visitor with its natural serenity. Here you will find shallow warm waters and a series of small, sandy beaches.
The beach of Porto Koufo, is found next to the homonymousous settlement. The area has an impressive beauty, with huge rocks raised above a gulf, which resembles a lake, because of the small opening to the sea.
Diaporos is an island, opposite Vourvourou, less than 10 km from Agios Nikolaos of Sithonia municipality. It extends to 3.
Small creek under Thalassokipos Hotel. The pines almost reach the sea and the beautiful sandy beach with crystal blue waters can satisfy even the most demanding of visitors.
Sandy beach with an easy access. Organized with water sports, sun beds, umbrellas and of course music.
Lovely sandy beach with crystal-clear waters. A gulf with clean rocks on the edges and small rocks in the sea with taverns and cafes nearby.
A calm and sandy beach with thin white sand, crystal blue waters, and a few pines in the background. This is the scene in this small beach in the peninsula opposite the village of Ormos Panagias.
Located in Ormos Panagias, it is a sandy beach with crystal clear waters. Restaurants, taverns and cafes can be found there.
The beach of Armenistis is located in the second “leg” of Chalkidiki, Sithonia, 135 km from Thessaloniki. It is considered one of the most beautiful beaches of the Aegean.
Toroni is a big sandy beach. At the various beach bars you can enjoy coffee, drinks or a snack with a free of charge sun bed.
Neos Marmaras is the beach of the most cosmopolitan village of Sithonia in Chalkidiki. It combines sand and pebbles on a piney coast.
From the busiest beaches of the eastern coast, with spotless sea and light blue color. The name comes from the chapel of Saint John at the end of street.
It is one of the most beautiful and perhaps renown beaches of Chalkidiki, 2 km from the beach of Agios Ioannis and before the busy Kalogrias beach. The waters of Koviou beach are aquamarine, without many rocks, with a fine sand, ideal for endless hours of relaxation or play.
Beach with white, fine sand and pines that reach to the water. Large, spotless, with an island in the center which gives additional beauty.
Elia is a long thin beach with sand and fine pebble south of Nikiti. A forest of pine and olive trees climbs down Mt.
Lagomandra beach is one of the most favorite beaches. It is well liked by families, because right next to the sea there is a small forest, providing shade during the difficult mid-day hours.
The beach of Tristinika is one of the most beautiful and biggest in Greece. At the end of the beach you can find sun beds and umbrellas.
Small, sandy beach, with intense and rich vegetation with emerald waters. The camping site Paradise is also to be found here.
Following the coastal way from Porto Carras to Agia Kyriaki there is a lot of small deserted coves with beautiful sandy beaches and turquoise waters, for those who prefer isolation. Needless to say, there is no organized beach there, so you should bring along all the necessities.
Beach between olive groves and a few pines. The area is a sandy band of ground; when not covered with waters, it allows you to walk to the small peninsula-island, called Pounta, or Gerochristo, as it is called by the locals.
It is one of the most beautiful and biggest beaches in the region. With aquamarine waters, white sand and wild vegetation, it is described as idyllic and exotic.
The coast Aretes is a sandy beach with thick sand deeply penetrating into the sea when there is ebb. It is a big beach 60 meters in width and 600 meters in length with spotless waters in a green all around natural environment.
Lovely sandy beach in front of the hotel Poseidon. A big enough beach offering visitors both organization and quietness.
Deserted beach next to Poseidonas beach. Sandy beach, ideal for those who search isolation and a quite swim.
The islets of Anagnostou, Philippidis and Kolomparou, compose the Spalathronisia complex, a series of lovely, small, isolated beaches and clusters of small islands ideal for diving. The visitor can visit these coasts by boat and enjoy the crystal-clear blue sea and the golden sun.
Sandy beach at the northern end of Nikiti with direction to Metamorfosi. The part of the beach in front of the hotels is organized with umbrellas and deck chairs but the rest offers quietness and isolation.