About Halkidiki

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Halkidiki attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Halkidiki Best beaches

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Senior friendly

Portes beach

Portes 1.1 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Secluded relax • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season
7.8 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Agios Georgios beach

Ammouliane 2.4 km
Very good
8.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.1 Amenities index
Senior friendly
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
4.4 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Koviou beach

Elia 4.6 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
2.7 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Tristinika beach

Destenika 0.9 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
6.5 Amenities index

Klimataria beach

Pigadaki 1.9 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season
5.4 Amenities index

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 241 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Halkidiki.

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Halkidiki, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 200.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Halkidiki is less than 500 meters. 191 beaches are relatively easy to access, 16 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 34 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Halkidiki however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Halkidiki's beaches

Tzanis beach
10 Liam Anderson

We had an amazing experience at Tzanis! The food was excellent and the staff were extremely friendly! There were plenty of choices for fresh fish, and let me assure you, these guys are experts at preparing it! Just be sure to make a reservation well ahead of time on the weekends because it gets quite crowded. But that's understandable since it's likely the finest seafood restaurant in the village.

Chelona beach
8 Manfred Pütz

Fantastic beach, top boat mooring and great staff.

Nea Potidea
1 Db Zverka

Sta reci? Mesto simpaticno ali kao mesto. Par restorana, barova, sve ok. Plaza, malo je reci da je za mene horor. Mnogo trave iz.mora na plazi, pa se to sve lepo usmrdi, more uopste ne odgovara slikama koje se kače, voda nije uopste prozirna kako se prica i piše, vec modra, jos sa jedne strane ima neki objekat kao da je kanalizacija ili vec sta, a sa druge strane usek koji vodi na zapadnu stranu, iznad je magistralni put i to na izdignutom bedemu tako da.nema odakle.da.duva vetar. Ako zelite saunu bolje sauna i bazen nego ovo. Uvece.je toliko sparno i zagusljivo da se ne moze disati i to sa napomemom , sunce je zaslo. Najgora plaza na kojoj sam.bio. mnogo novca za nikakvo uzivanje, od.mene toliko, pa ko voli ovako nesto da mu nije zao sto nije.niko ovako nesto napisao.

Camping Katerina beach
10 Manny Sopon

We returned to this beach after a two-year hiatus for one reason: tranquility, serenity, and overall wellness. The owner of the place is incredibly friendly and genuinely concerned about the satisfaction and requirements of his guests. Each morning, a car arrives with delectable and fresh pastries, while every other evening, another car brings a variety of vegetables and fruits.

Portokali Beach II
2 Elena Vega

We had to park the car on the main road because the path to the beach was filled with large rocks and fallen trees, which almost caused damage to our car. My boyfriend fell multiple times since this path requires proper footwear, not just flip flops. Unfortunately, the beach lacks any sort of amenities, including shade from trees. We ended up walking for 20 minutes down and 20 minutes back up, enduring the scorching sun with temperatures reaching 35 degrees, only to find nothing at the beach.

Andrea beach
10 Larissa Montenegro

The beach is untamed and features stunning shallow water that is a vibrant shade of blue.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 60 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 30.2°C and water up to 28.6°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 7.6°C and water to 14.7°C.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Halkidiki?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Halkidiki, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 241 beaches in total, of which about 48 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in Halkidiki:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Halkidiki?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Halkidiki, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Halkidiki?

Most of the beaches located in Halkidiki are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Halkidiki by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Halkidiki:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Halkidiki?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Halkidiki?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Halkidiki by occupancy.

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If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Halkidiki?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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