Halkidiki Islands covers Ammouliani with its soft sandy bays Diaporos with its shallow lagoons and Kelyfos with clear snorkelling waters. Learn how to reach each one by ferry or boat hire what facilities exist and which spots are best for families swimmers or photographers. These guides help you decide whether to dedicate a full or half day to a small island escape and how to combine islands with nearby mainland beaches.
A small island day out, with big Aegean payoff Ammouliani is the only inhabited island in Halkidiki, and from Ouranoupoli it feels almost too easy for the kind of water you get. Shallow turquoise, sandy bays, and that laid-back “island time” vibe, all within a short hop from the Athos Coast. We are , and…
Is the journey to Myrsini Beach on Diaporos worth it for a day trip? Myrsini Beach, on the east side of Diaporos island opposite Vourvourou in Sithonia, is one of those places that looks unreal in photos – chalk-white sand, clear turquoise shallows and pines almost touching the sea. As local tourism professionals with over…
Exploring Diaporos and the sheltered lagoons off Vourvourou like a local The calm, turquoise waters between Vourvourou and Diaporos are where Sithonia feels almost tropical – shallow lagoons, sandy channels and tiny islets that you can only really understand once you’ve been out on a boat. After more than 20 summers exploring these bays, we…
Our honest local take on the famous Blue Lagoon near Diaporos island If you have seen photos of the Blue Lagoon at Diaporos (Galazia Nera, in Greek, means turquoise waters) and wondered whether it really looks like that in summer, you are not alone. As local travel professionals with more than 20 years in Halkidiki…
Drenia Islets Bays: water colour, access and little shade Tiny sand pockets, water that looks filtered, and just enough space to feel like you found a secret. The Drenia islets (also called Gaidouronisia) sit off the Athos Coast near Ouranoupoli and they’re one of those places that can be dreamy or a bit uncomfortable, depending…
