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Cycling Route of Sithonia
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10-20€
Half day
Cycling in Sithonia — Routes and Practical Information
**Sithonia** is the most suitable leg of Halkidiki for cycling. Unlike Kassandra (which is flatter but traffic-heavy) and Athos (almost without cyclists), Sithonia combines roads with less traffic, impressive landscapes, and enough elevation change for more challenging routes.
Main Route: Circumnavigation of Sithonia
The classic route is the **circumnavigation of the entire Sithonia** — approximately 130-140 km circular route from Nikiti or Neo Marmaras. Most people complete it in 2 days:
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**Day 1**: Neo Marmaras → Sarti (eastern coast) → Ormos Panagias (65 km, mountainous section)
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**Day 2**: Ormos Panagias → Nikiti → Neo Marmaras (75 km, western coast)
Uphills: Significant inland — Itamos (811m) requires good physical condition.
Shorter Routes
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**Neo Marmaras – Parthenonas – Sarti** (~50 km, ideal day trip)
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**Vourvourou – Ormos Panagias – Nikiti** (~35 km, easier)
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**Island Tour of Diaporos by kayak + bike** (combined experience)
Practical Information
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**Rental**: A few rental shops in Neo Marmaras and Nikiti. Prices: 15-30 euros/day for mountain bikes.
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**Best Time**: Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) — milder temperatures. Summer: start early (7:00-10:00) before the heat.
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**Equipment**: Helmet mandatory, lights if you want evening rides, plenty of water.
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**Dangerous Spots**: Narrow bends near cliffs — beware of trucks in summer.
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The Cycling Route of Sithonia activity takes place in Sithonia, Halkidiki, Sithonia, Halkidiki.
The price for Cycling Route of Sithonia is 10-20€.
The Cycling Route of Sithonia activity lasts Half day.
Cycling Route of Sithonia has a rating of 4.5/5 (12 reviews).
