# Siviri

> <p><strong>Siviri</strong> is a seaside village at the start of <strong>Kassandra</strong>, very close to Kassandreia. It combines calm beaches with a lively cultural character that sets it apart from the pure "resorts" of the peninsula.</p> <h3>The Siviri Festival</h3><p>Siviri is widely known for 

## Quick facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Area | kassandra |
| Population | 800 |
| Coordinates | 40.04838, 23.410664 |

## Description

<p><strong>Siviri</strong> is a seaside village at the start of <strong>Kassandra</strong>, very close to Kassandreia. It combines calm beaches with a lively cultural character that sets it apart from the pure "resorts" of the peninsula.</p>
<h3>The Siviri Festival</h3><p>Siviri is widely known for the <strong>Siviri Festival</strong>, one of the most important summer cultural events in Halkidiki, with theatre performances, concerts and events at an open-air amphitheatre. It gives the village a distinctive, vibrant identity rarely found in a seaside destination.</p>
<h3>Beaches</h3><p>Siviri's shores are sandy with shallow, calm water, suitable for families. Very close by (~5 km) is cosmopolitan <strong>Kallithea</strong> with its big beach bars, as well as <strong>Elani</strong> beach, for those wanting variety.</p>
<h3>Food and life</h3><p>In the village and on the beach you'll find tavernas with fresh fish, cafés and bars at a more relaxed pace than the big resorts — ideal for calm family evenings.</p>
<h3>Getting there and around</h3><p>It's about 1–1.5 hours by car from Thessaloniki, at the entrance to Kassandra. Its position makes it an ideal base for trips to <strong>Afytos</strong>, <strong>Kallithea</strong>, Fourka and Kassandrino.</p>
<h3>Who it suits and when</h3><p>Ideal for families and anyone wanting to combine sea with culture. Main season is <strong>May–September</strong>, with the festival bringing the village to life in summer.</p>

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Source: <https://chalkidikihub.gr/en/places/siviri>
Type: Place / TouristAttraction · Halkidiki, Greece