Sithonia Sites and Attractions, Chalkidiki
Throughout Sithonia there are many archaeological and historical sites. During your vacation in Sarti, we recommend visiting the Xiropotamos monastery with its excellent 19 th century church. Around Sarti you can also visit the small islands off the coast of the settlement of Vourvourou and the picturesque harbour of Sykia
Other impressive sites in the Sithonia peninsula are : a) the traditional village of Parthenonas and the pine area of Psaria in Neos Marmaras, b) the Paleo-Christian Basilica in Nikiti and c) the Porto Karras Complex that includes a winery, stables and a marina
Sithonia Beaches , Chalkidiki
Sithonia has many excellent beaches where visitors can spend hours swimming and sunbathing in clear waters. Around the Erifili Studios & Apartments in Sarti Chalkidiki, visitors can go to the beach of the settlement, which has relatively shallow waters, ideal for children, and to the beautiful beaches of Kavourotripes, Achlada, Tranos Ai Nikolas, Tourkolimnionas and Klimataria.
Other lovely beaches of Sithonia are the beaches of Toroni, Banana, Karydi, Diaporti, Azapiko, Elia, Kalogria, Kalamitsi, Kortesa and Paradissos .
Opposite Sarti is Agio Oros (otherwise known as Mt. Athos). It is a monastic area, well-known for its natural beauty and spiritual aura. Only adult men are allowed to visit and stay in the monasteries. Other areas worth exploring on the Mt. Athos peninsula are the popular seaside towns of Ouranoupolis and Ierissos, as well as the isle of Ammouliani, which can be visited by excursion boat from Ouranoupolis.
HOW TO REACH CHALKIDIKI (HALKIDIKI)
You can reach Chalkidiki by:
Bus from Athens or Thessaloniki
- Athens Bus Station: Tel. +30 210 515-4800
- Thessaloniki Bus Station: Tel. +30 2310 924-4444
- Polygyros Bus Station: Tel. +30 23710 22309
You can also reach Thessaloniki by airplane, boat or train
- "Macedonia" Airport ( Thessaloniki): Tel. +30 2310 985-000 and +30 2310 473-212
- Thessaloniki Port : Tel. +30 2310 531-505
- Thessaloniki Train Station: Tel. +30 2310 517-517 to 8
- Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos":
Tel. +30 210 353-0000
- Piraeus Port : Tel. +30 210 422-6000 to 3
- Athens Train Station: Tel. +30 210 529-77
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