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Most beautiful beaches of Central Macedonia

Sani beach

9.7

Large free area, Beach resort, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access

Greece, Sani 0.9 km

Sani beach II

9.7

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand

Greece, Sani 0.5 km

Sani beach III

9.7

Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand

Greece, Sani 0.2 km

Possidi West

Possidi West beach

8.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand

Greece, Poseidi 1.5 km

Sahara beach

8.7

Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Greece, Oikismos "Phoinikes" 1 km

Epanomis River

Epanomis River beach

8.7

Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Greece, Paralia Epanomes 3.6 km

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Quitest and lonely beaches in Central Macedonia

Babylon Beach

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Greece, Olympiada Kentro 3.7 km

Filippos beach

8.6

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Greece, Galini 0.3 km

Proti Ammoudia

Proti Ammoudia beach

8.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Greece, Olympiada Kentro 1.3 km

Vina beach

8.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Greece, Olympiada Kentro 1.8 km

Nikitis beach

8.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water

Greece, Elia 2.2 km

Paralia Goa

8.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Bright sand

Greece, Platania 1.2 km

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Sandy beaches in Central Macedonia

White beach

8.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty

Greece, Fteroti 2.2 km

Portokali Beach

8.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty

Greece, Sarti 4.2 km

Lagomandra beach

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine sand

Greece, Elia 1.4 km

Agios Ioannis beach

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water

Greece, Nikiti 4 km

Kavourotrypes Beach

8.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Greece, Sarti 3.6 km

Alikes beach

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Greece, Ammouliane 1.6 km

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Secluded beaches in Central Macedonia

Portes beach

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Secluded relax, Easy access, Bright sand

Greece, Portes 1.1 km

Philippos beach II

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax, Easy access, Bright sand

Greece, Fteroti 0.7 km

Ani beach

6.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Easy access

Greece, Loutra 1.3 km

Sythonia wild beach VIII

6.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Bright sand

Greece, Kalamitsi 2.3 km

Porto Koufo II

6.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Brown pebble

Greece, Porto Koufo 1.4 km

Anchor Bay

6.4

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax

Greece, Xyna 3 km

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Beaches for families with children in Central Macedonia

Kalogria beach

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Blue pure water

Greece, Elia 3.8 km

Baby blue beach

7.8

Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand

Greece, Portes 0.6 km

Nea Iraklia beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Greece, Nea Erakleia 1.5 km

Skotina beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray sand

Greece, Paralia Skotinas 0.3 km

Kalithea beach

7.7

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Greece, Kallithea 0.2 km

Lagonis beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water

Greece, Lagonisi 0.3 km

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Hotel beaches in Central Macedonia

Marmaras beach III

8.4

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Greece, Neos Marmaras 1.7 km

Agios Kyriaki beach

Ag. Kyriaki beach

8.2

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water

Greece, Agia Kyriake 0.2 km

Thalatta beach

8.1

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water

Greece, Thalatta Kalamitsi Village Camp 0.1 km

Paralia Kolimvisis II

8.1

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

Greece, Paralia Korinou 2.1 km

Miraggio beach

7.8

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Greece, Xyna 1.3 km

Diaporos beach X

7.8

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Greece, Galini 2.3 km

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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Central Macedonia, 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 313.
The average distance from the road to beach in Central Macedonia is less than 500 meters. 295 beaches are relatively easy to access, 25 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 47 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 Central Macedonia however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Hundreds of beaches in Central Macedonia attract every year not only relaxation lovers but also those travelers who prefer outdoor activities and, first of all sup boarders, kayakers, kite surfers.

So, let's see what activities you can do on the beaches:

SUP is a relatively young sport that attracts more and more followers every year. Whether you are an experienced SUP rider or want to discover this activity, Central Macedonia is the perfect place for you. More than 49 beaches are popular among SUP boarders. Who knows, you will become an enthusiastic fan of SUP after visiting these beaches.
Kite or windsurfing. We know firsthand how difficult it is sometimes to find the right place for your favorite activity, especially if it is kite or windsurfing. So if you are a fan of these activities, then Central Macedonia may be the right choice for you, as there are over 16 beaches popular among kiters and windsurfers. There will be a fair wind, we are sure!
Sea kayaking is an excellent alternative to long walks along the coast. Instead of being bored on the beach, you can go for a leisurely journey and discover the beauty of the neighboring coves, inlets and wild beaches. Remember, the main gems are always accessible only from the water. Kayaking is an excellent active lifestyle solution for both professionals and beginners. About 42 beaches in Central Macedonia can be interesting for kayakers, the most popular are: Sani beach III, White beach.

Do you love an active lifestyle but would prefer something other than water activities? Then on the beaches of Central Macedonia you can actively spend time playing volleyball. Although this region does not have the privileged status of the volleyball capital of Greece, it may well compete for this title because there are about 61 beaches where you can play volleyball.

For campers, important information is the availability of campsites in the region. There are such places near the 80 beaches of Central Macedonia. 48 of them are a kind of wild camp, formed spontaneously by lovers of this type of recreation and did not have an infrastructure. 32 of them are official campsites, with all the necessary (showers, toilets, shops, cafes).

Latest reviews on Central Macedonia's beaches

Voulitsa beach

10 Jaxon Mercer

This is one of the best beaches I have ever been to. It is situated in a remote location, surrounded by crystal clear water. There are options for both free and paid sun beds. We enjoyed delicious bao buns and a club sandwich with chicken. The exceptional service, food quality, and tranquil atmosphere make me want to give this place a five-star rating on Google. It truly offers a peaceful and serene experience in Greece.

Paralia Kolimvisis

8 Andy Zephyr

This beach is truly wonderful to visit. There is so much to do in the area. There are numerous clubs to explore in every direction. There are plenty of shops and eateries to enjoy. Simply strolling around is a delightful experience.

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.

Mylos beach

6 Rex

The water at this beach is very deep and gets deep quickly. The bottom is mostly rocky with very little sand. However, the water is clean.

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.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 86 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.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Central Macedonia? In total there are 367 beaches and the most popular is Sani beach.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Central Macedonia?

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

There are 367 beaches in total, of which about 57 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

Sandy / Best sandy beaches in Central Macedonia (259 beaches)
Free to visit / Best beaches with free access in Central Macedonia (341 beaches)
Located outside the settlements / Best natural beaches in Central Macedonia (207 beaches)

They are also usually:

Easily accessible / Best beaches with easy access in Central Macedonia (295 beaches)
Virgin / Best beaches with basic amenities in Central Macedonia (199 beaches)
Deserted in season / Best beaches without crowds in Central Macedonia (139 beaches)
With high cleanliness / Best beaches with perfect cleanliness in Central Macedonia (194 beaches)

The best beaches in Central Macedonia:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Central Macedonia?

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 Central Macedonia, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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How to view all beaches in Central Macedonia on map?

To view and filter by characteristics all beaches of Central Macedonia, use the link below:

All beaches of Central Macedonia on map (367 beaches)

What are all easy accessible beaches in Central Macedonia?

Most of the beaches located in Central Macedonia 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 Central Macedonia by access:

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

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

Other popular categories

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Central Macedonia?

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 Central Macedonia 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.

Highly crowded beaches in Central Macedonia (5 beaches)

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Which beaches in Central Macedonia are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Central Macedonia according to the recommended audience:

How to view all beaches by amenities details in Central Macedonia?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Central Macedonia?

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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About Central Macedonia

General information

Popular destinations

Ammoulliani island

Diaporis island

Nea Erakleia

Siviri

Elani

Nea Kallikrateia

Elani Villas

Platania

Sarti

Oikismos "Agioi Anargyroi"

Oikismos "Geoponika"

Oikismos "Kato Galene"

Oikismos "Phoinikes"

Nea Phlogeta

Sani

Paralia Epanomes

Balti

Sani Forest

St. Isidore island

Oikismos Karamichael

Nea Fokea

Poseidi

Skala Fourkas

Sozopole

Paralia Sykias

Kalandra

Nea Potidea

Moles Kalybes

Paralia Kalybon

Kaloutsikos

Papa Aloni

Kallithea

Elaiones Moudania

Lefki Peristera

Agia Triada

Nea Mechaniona

Neoi Epibates

Peraia

Nei Pori

Angelochori

Olympiaki Akti (Beach)

Paralia Korinou

Kallithea

Portes

Solina

Polychrono

Platamonas

Neos Panteleimonas

Pigadaki

Leptokarya

Riviera Virgin beach

Karagatsia Beach

Voulitsa beach

Megali Ammos beach

Vergos beach

Agios Georgios beach

Popular types of Central Macedonia beaches

Most beautiful beaches of Central Macedonia

Sani beach

Sani beach II

Sani beach III

Possidi West beach

Sahara beach

Epanomis River beach

Quitest and lonely beaches in Central Macedonia

Babylon Beach

Filippos beach

Proti Ammoudia beach

Vina beach

Nikitis beach

Paralia Goa

Sandy beaches in Central Macedonia

White beach

Portokali Beach

Lagomandra beach

Agios Ioannis beach

Kavourotrypes Beach