Kassandra Beaches (Halkidiki)
Κασσάνδρα, Χαλκιδική
The closest of Halkidiki's three 'fingers,' surrounded by pine forests and bright blue bays. Beaches such as Kallithea are the city's summer escape.
Kassandra is the westernmost and closest of Halkidiki's three peninsulas, about 75 km or 1 to 1.5 hours' drive from Thessaloniki. Along its coast are Blue Flag beaches such as Kallithea, Afytos and Sykia. The water is clear, and pine forests run right down to the sand. Kallithea also retains the remains of the Temple of Ammon-Zeus. Long-distance KTEL buses run from the city in summer, though driving is more convenient. Most beaches are free, but sunbeds cost money.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Petralona Cave
- NOESIS Thessaloniki Science Center and Technology Museum
- Museum of Byzantine Culture
- Thessaloniki Waterfront & The Umbrellas
- Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
- White Tower of Thessaloniki
- Arch of Galerius (Kamara)
- Rotunda of Galerius