# Best Sunset Spots

> The best sunset viewpoints — Afytos, Possidi, Neos Marmaras, Siviri — plus the best bars for sunset cocktails.

## The Best Sunsets in Halkidiki
Thanks to the orientation of its three peninsulas, Halkidiki has some of the **finest sunsets** in Northern Greece. The west-facing coasts look straight at the setting sun, with golden and pink colours mirrored on the sea. Here are the best spots by peninsula.

## Kassandra

- **Possidi Cape:** The long sandy spit with its historic lighthouse is the most famous spot — the sun sinks into the sea on both sides.
- **Afytos:** Stone balconies with panoramic views over the Toroneos gulf, with Sithonia across the water.
- **Sani & Siviri:** An open horizon on the western coast, perfect for a beach cocktail.

## Sithonia

- **Porto Koufo & Toroni:** The enclosed natural harbour and bay face southwest — ideal for an evening drink by the water.
- **Neos Marmaras & Porto Carras:** Sunset over the marina and the islets of the bay.
- **Kalogria:** An open western beach, also popular for windsurf in the afternoon.

## Tips for the Best View

- Arrive **30-40 minutes early** to grab a table at a taverna with a view or a good photo spot.
- The hour just after sunset (the "blue hour") gives the softest colours in the sky.
- Combine it with [exploring Sithonia](https://chalkidikihub.gr/guide/sithonia) or a dinner for [couples](https://chalkidikihub.gr/guide/for-couples).

_Source: https://chalkidikihub.gr — Chalkidiki Hub._