Xiropotamo is a small village in the Ierissos hinterland — green, quiet and entirely off the tourist radar, even though eastern Halkidiki's longest beach is under ten minutes away.
Around the village
- Ierissos (3.9 km): Kilometres of open sand and the town's full infrastructure.
- Tripiti (5.8 km): The ferry to Ammouliani.
- Gomati (5.4 km): The valley's neighbouring farming village.
Practical
- Distance: ~100 km from Thessaloniki (1h 35m).
- Infrastructure: A village kafeneio — for everything else, Ierissos. Browse stays in the area.
- Best period: May-October.
Practical notes for international visitors
Xiropotamo is the green backyard of Ierissos: eight minutes from east Halkidiki's longest beach, but with village calm and village prices. A clever base for Ammouliani, Ouranoupoli and the Athos coast — without the coastal surcharge.
Frequently asked questions
Why stay in Xiropotamo instead of Ierissos?
Quiet and price: you sleep in greenery, 8 minutes from the beach — the classic "close but outside" of the Athos coast.
More: the Xiropotamo page.