Best of Halkidiki
Beste Schnorchelplätze in Chalkidiki
Kristallklares Wasser, Meeresleben, Felsbuchten
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Halkidiki, especially Sithonia, is one of northern Greece's top snorkelling destinations. The water is particularly clear (15-25m visibility on most days), the coastline has many small bays with rocky bottoms hosting marine life, and most beaches are accessible without a boat. You don't need equipment beyond a mask and snorkel — buy them at any supermarket for €15-25. This list collects beaches with the best snorkelling spots.
5.0
Sani
Σάνη, Κασσάνδρα
SandstrandOrganisiertParkplatz+5
3
5.0
Strand Klimataria
Συκια
SandstrandOrganisiertFrei+4
2
5.0
FKK-Strand Platanitsi
Παραλία Γυμνιστών Πλατανίτσι, Σιθωνία
FreiFKK
1
5.0
Strand Aretes
Παραλία Αρετές, Σιθωνία
SandstrandFrei
1
4.7
Poseidi
Ποσείδι, Κασσάνδρα
SandstrandOrganisiertParkplatz+3
3
4.7
Portokali (Orange)
Σάρτη, Σιθωνία
SandstrandKiesstrandFrei+1
3
4.7
Kallithea
Καλλιθέα, Κασσάνδρα
SandstrandOrganisiertParkplatz+4
3
4.6
Karidi
Βουρβουρού, Σιθωνία
SandstrandFreiFlaches Wasser+1
5
4.5
Sarti
Σάρτη, Σιθωνία
SandstrandOrganisiertFrei+6
2
4.5
Trypiti
Τρυπητή, Άθως
KiesstrandFreiParkplatz
23
4.5
Uranopolis
Ouranoupoli, Halkidiki
SandstrandOrganisiertStrandbar+1
84
4.4
Pefkochori
Pefkochori, Halkidiki
SandstrandOrganisiertStrandbar+3
0
4.4
Strand von Kryopigi
Κρυοπηγή, Χαλκιδική
SandstrandFlaches WasserOrganisiert+3
0
4.3
Chanioti
Χανιώτη, Κασσάνδρα
SandstrandOrganisiertParkplatz+5
2
4.3
Develiki
Ντεβελίκι Ουρανούπολης, Άθως
KiesstrandFreiParkplatz
1
4.2
Komitsa
Ιερισσός, Άθως
SandstrandKiesstrandFrei+2
1
4.1
Nea Potidea
Νέα Ποτίδαια
SandstrandOrganisiertParkplatz+4
1
4.0
Strand von Afytos
Αφύτος, Χαλκιδική
SandstrandOrganisiertStrandbar+1
1
4.0
Nea Moudania
Νέα Μουδανιά
SandstrandOrganisiertParkplatz+5
2
3.8
Kleines Paradies FKK-Strand
Μικρός Παράδεισος παραλία γυμνιστιών, Σιθωνία
FKK
0
3.8
Megali Ammos
Μεγάλη Άμμος, Άθως
Sandstrand
0
3.8
Platania Strand
Platania Beach, Σιθωνία
SandstrandFrei
0
3.8
Strand Lagoniši
Παραλία Λαγονήσι, Σιθωνία
SandstrandFrei
0
3.8
Weiße Strand
White beach, Σιθωνία
Sandstrand
0
3.8
Castello Strand
Castello beach, Σιθωνία
SandstrandFrei
0
3.8
Robinson Strand
Παραλία Ρόμπινσον, Σιθωνία
Sandstrand
0
3.8
Strand Bara
Παραλία Μπάρα, Σιθωνία
Sandstrand
0
3.8
Strand von Nikiti
Παραλία Νικήτης, Σιθωνία
Sandstrand
0
3.8
Golden Beach
Golden Beach, Πευκοχώρι
Sandstrand
0
3.8
Drenia
Δρένια, Άθως
Sandstrand
0
When to snorkel
Best visibility: September-October (up to 25m). Summer 15-20m due to algae. Best water temperature: August-September (25-26°C). Best time of day: Morning 8-11 before wind stirs the water. Avoid: After a storm — turbidity stays for 24-48h.
Snorkelling tips
- Gear: Mask + snorkel + water shoes. Fins aren't needed in the shallows (1-3m).
- Best spots: Rocky edges of bays with small openings to the open sea — that's where fish gather.
- What you'll see: Common — sea bream, salpa, sea bass. Rare — octopus, sea urchins. Very rare — jellyfish.
- Safety: Never alone. Pair up with a snorkelling buddy.
- Sun protection: Reef-safe sunscreen. Cover your back with a rash guard — it burns.
- Combine with water sports: See our water sports page for guided tours.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
<strong>Sithonia</strong> overall — see <a href="/best/beaches-sithonia">all Sithonia beaches</a>. Specifically: Diaporos, Karydi, Fava, Limanaki (Blue Lagoon).
Essentially no. Rare jellyfish in August. No dangerous fish or sharks along Halkidiki's coast.
No for basic snorkelling. Safe for anyone who can swim. For scuba diving see <a href="/best/water-sports">water sports</a>.