Tower Beach

Pyrgos beach lies in northeastern Sithonia, between Ormos Panagias (1.8 km) and Agios Nikolaos. The name keeps the memory of a Byzantine watchtower in the area.

The shore is sandy with patches of pebble, short in length, with calm shallow water — the typical picture of the sheltered Singitic coast.

Free and quiet: its crowd is mostly people who know the area, even in mid-August. Bring an umbrella and supplies.

It combines easily with Trani Ammouda (bigger sand, 5 minutes) and fish at Ormos Panagias after the swim.

Best period: June-September, with September offering the calmest days. Water shoes help at the rocky edges — which are, not coincidentally, also the best spots for a mask.