Best of Halkidiki
Best Beaches in Kassandra
Top-rated beaches on the first peninsula of Halkidiki
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Kassandra is the first and most accessible of Halkidiki's three legs — just an hour from Thessaloniki. It has some of the most organised, photogenic and cosmopolitan beaches in northern Greece: long sandy stretches with beach bars and sun loungers, plus quiet bays that stay relatively unspoiled even in August. The east and west coasts have different characters — the east is sheltered from the seasonal winds, the west offers spectacular sunsets. This list collects the beaches that consistently top our visitors' preferences, based on ratings, available facilities and water quality.
5.0
Sani
Σάνη, Κασσάνδρα
SandyOrganizedParking+5
3
4.7
Poseidi
Ποσείδι, Κασσάνδρα
SandyOrganizedParking+3
3
4.5
Kallithea
Καλλιθέα, Κασσάνδρα
SandyOrganizedParking+4
2
4.4
Pefkochori
Pefkochori, Halkidiki
SandyOrganizedBeach bar+3
0
4.4
Kryopigi Beach
Κρυοπηγή, Χαλκιδική
SandyShallow waterOrganized+3
0
4.3
Chanioti
Χανιώτη, Κασσάνδρα
SandyOrganizedParking+5
2
4.1
Nea Potidea
Νέα Ποτίδαια
SandyOrganizedParking+4
1
4.0
Afitos Beach
Αφύτος, Χαλκιδική
SandyOrganizedBeach bar+1
1
3.8
Pefkohori Beach
Παραλία Πευκοχωρίου, Πευκοχώρι
SandyFree
0
3.8
Hanioti Grecotel Beach
παραλία Χανώτη Grecotel, Χανιώτη
Sandy
0
3.8
Golden Beach
Golden Beach, Πευκοχώρι
Sandy
0
3.8
Bousoulas
Μπούσουλας, Κασσάνδρα
Sandy
0
3.8
Hanioti Beach
παραλία Χανιώτη
SandyLifeguard
0
3.8
Chrousso Beach
Παραλία Χρουσώ, Παλιούρι
Sandy
0
3.8
Glarokavos Nudist Beach
Παραλία Γυμνιστών Γλαρόκαβος, Πευκοχώρι
Nudist
0
3.8
Sunset
Ηλιοβασίλεμα, Κασσάνδρα
Sandy
0
3.8
Pefkochori Yalla-Flegra
Πευκοχώρι Yalla-Flegra, Πευκοχώρι
SandyFree
0
3.8
Katergopetra Nudist Beach
Παραλία Γυμνιστών Κατεργόπετρα, Κασσάνδρα
SandyNudist
0
3.5
Kavouri
Καβούρι, Κασσάνδρα
Free
0
3.5
Agios Nikolaos
Αγιος Νικόλαος, Κασσάνδρα
Free
0
When to visit
June: ideal — sea 22-24°C, fewer crowds, full services open. July-August: peak — beaches fill up after 10:30, beach-bar reservations recommended. September: the locals' favourite — warm sea (25°C), empty beaches after the 7th. See our full September guide.
On-site tips
- Early morning: At the most famous beaches (Kallithea, Sani, Hanioti) loungers go between 9:00 and 10:00. Arrive early or bring your own kit.
- Parking: July-August weekends, parking is the bottleneck. In Kallithea and Pefkochori, plan for patience.
- Quieter alternatives: See our list of Halkidiki's quiet beaches for crowd-free options.
- Food: Eat in the traditional inland villages (Afytos, old Pefkochori) rather than beach restaurants — better quality.
- Coming from the Balkans by car: See our access guides by city.
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Frequently Asked Questions
<strong>Possidi</strong> with its iconic lighthouse and sand spit stands out for photogenic beauty. <strong>Sani</strong> for organised facilities and quality. <strong>Kallithea</strong> for nightlife and beach clubs. Browse them all in this list and choose by what you're after.
Yes, many of them. <strong>Siviri</strong> and <strong>Nea Fokaia</strong> have especially shallow water. See our <a href="/best/family-beaches">family beaches</a> page for a full list filtered by shallow-water criteria.
Yes — public access is free everywhere. You only pay for sun loungers/umbrellas if you want them (typically €8-15 for a set/day). See our <a href="/best/free-beaches">free beaches</a> page for options without organised facilities.
About 100 km (~1h 15min driving) from SKG airport. Sani and Nea Potidaia are the closest beaches (~75 km). See our <a href="/from/thessaloniki">guide from Thessaloniki</a>.