On the southern part of Sikia bay there are two beaches, very small and very crowded, even the access to these beaches is a little bit hidden and also not very well signaled from the main road. These two tiny beaches are called Linaraki and Tourkolimnionas. Linaraki beach is almost twice as long as Tourkolimnionas beach and both sand strips are very narrow. The main advantage of these beaches is that they are very well sheltered from the east and southeast winds blowing daily from the Athos Mountain. Until noon it will be difficult to find a parking space over there because the area is very narrow, but in the afternoon you can find some, even under trees shadow. As usual in Sithonia you do not have to pay for the sunbeds, but you have to order some drinks from the nearby bars. Water is clear and there are a few fishing boats and small vessels anchored in the bay, due to the good wind shelter provided by the high rocky right shore. We spent the afternoon on Tourkolimnionas beach and we went for snorkeling on the right side of the beach. We also had a very good dinner at the Korali Taverna at a very...
Read moreNice sandy beach, clear water, 2 beach bars and a small parking place. Sun beds and umbrella cost 5 euro. There are several taverns nearby, but I would recommend 5 Steps in the sand (5-6 minutes on foot) because I have visited this tavern couple of times during the years and its always tasty and delicious everything. At some point the beach gets crowded but still its fine, it doesn’t feel like too much people on a small piece of waterfront (we visited it on Friday). I would...
Read moreBeautiful smaller beach, few miles south of Sarti, in Sykia district, there are a few of them, connected with one road ending with famous Klimataria. But this one is less crowded and even more beautiful, sandy, clean, tucked between rock slopes. Near is great sea food reastaurant "Five steps on the sand", which shouldn't be missed anyhow, if you find yourself in this neighborhood. Prices in the beach bar are lower than in other I've visited along that part of...
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