Portes

Portes is a sandy beach at Nea Plagia, on the Halkidiki coast between Nea Moudania and Nea Potidea, just before the entrance to Kassandra. It's one of the closest organised beaches for anyone coming from Thessaloniki, about 50 minutes by car.

The shore is sandy with a shallow seabed, suitable for children. Some sections have sunbeds, cafés and beach bars, with free space between them for those who bring their own umbrella. On summer weekends many people come from Thessaloniki, so weekdays are noticeably quieter.

The beach faces the Toroneos Gulf and the sea is usually calm. In Nea Plagia, a few steps from the sand, you'll find fish tavernas, cafés and supermarkets. Nea Potidea, with its canal and marina, is about two kilometres away, and Agios Mamas and Nea Moudania around five. It's also a good choice for a quick swim on the way to Kassandra.