View of Orange beach at kavourotripes
Sithonia is the middle of the three small peninsulas of Halkidiki and is a blessed destination, as not only has amazing beaches with gold sand and turquoise waters but also picturesque villages with stone-built traditional houses and an incredible nature, that flourishes during Spring and Summer. Knowing all this it is easy to guess why Sithonia is also called the Caribbean Gem of Halkidiki! Sithonia is a paradise on earth for all those travelers who truly love adventure, as it has countless destinations that will offer you unique holiday experiences. However, this may make you wonder which actually the best places to visit in Sithonia are! In this post we have prepared for you a list with the most amazing places to visit in Sithonia, in order to enjoy your stay on this beautiful part of Halkidiki to the fullest.
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Alley in old vilage of Parthenonas
New Marmaras is not only one of the best places to visit in Sithonia but also one of the most famous destinations in the entire Prefecture of Halkidiki. New Marmaras was formed in 1925 by the refugees of Marmaras Island. New Marmaras is the largest village of Sithonia, having a population of 3.000 inhabitants. One reason why new Marmaras is so famous among tourists is its amazing organized beach, where you can enjoy the crystal clear waters of Toroneos gulf, along with your favorite drink under the shade of your umbrella, laying in a comfortable sun bed. After that you will have the chance to enjoy delicious food visiting one of the many taverns located near the beach. Moreover, tourists can visit Porto Carras hotel which is one of the most popular destination in the sithonia, and the old visit of Parthenonas as well.
Panoramic view of Porto Carras hotel
A hiden neighborhood in old vilage of nikiti
Nikiti is one of the best places to visit in Sithonia, as many Greek and foreign tourists choose it as a getaway destination for the summer. Nikiti is divided into two sections, the old village and the new Nikiti settlement. The old village of Nikiti is believed to have been built by monks. That explains its beautiful stone buildings with their eternal yards and their wooden balconies! As for the newest part of the village, it incorporates harmonically traditional and modern architectural elements. Moreover Nikiti has a beautiful long beach that offers to its visitors many amenities and activities to enjoy such as snorkeling and even camping.
karidi beach in Vourvourou
Vourvourou is one of the most famous destinations of Sithonia for tourists, although it is not an actual settlement. Vourvourou could be better described as a complex of hotels and restaurants. The beautiful beach of Vourvourou is wedged between the settlements of Ormos Panagias and Sarti, on the eastern side of Sithonia peninsula, 51 km southeast of Halkidiki’s Capital, Polygyros.The reason why Vourvourou is so famous among tourists, is because of its crystal clear waters that resemble exotic destinations and the nine small rocky islands located on the bay of Vourvourou. The largest among them is the island Diaporos, which has small coves, an amazing forest and is also easily accessible for tourists who are keen on small adventures, by renting a boat and visiting Diaporos island in daily basis.