Sithonia

Sithonia • November 13, 2026

Toroni: Ancient Torone, the Lekythos Fortress and a Long Sandy Beach

Toroni is a quiet village beside ancient Torone and the Lekythos fortress, with a long sandy beach. History, what to see, the beach and the drive from Sarti.

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Sithonia • September 23, 2026

Neos Marmaras Guide: Sithonia's Biggest Resort Town

From refugee settlement to Sithonia's biggest resort: Neos Marmaras, its harbour, Porto Carras, beaches and boat trips, plus how far it is from Sarti.

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Sithonia • September 9, 2026

Vourvourou and Diaporos Island: Turquoise Bays and Boat Trips

Vourvourou's mainland beaches, the boat-only coves of Diaporos Island, how to reach them by boat or kayak, and how far it all is from Sarti.

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Sithonia • August 13, 2026

Hiking in Sithonia: Trails, Viewpoints and Mount Itamos

Waymarked trails around Parthenonas, coast walks, the Itamos massif and the safety and wildfire rules every walker in Sithonia should know before setting out.

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Sithonia • August 6, 2026

Best Time to Visit Sithonia: Month-by-Month Weather and Crowds

Air and sea temperatures, rain, sunshine, crowds, closures and the meltemi, month by month, with a verdict on when to go to Sithonia.

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Sithonia • July 9, 2026

Mount Athos Cruise from Ormos Panagias: What to Expect

The Mount Athos sightseeing cruise explained: you sail along the coast and do not land, women can join, what you see, and how to check times and prices.

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Sithonia • May 11, 2026

Sithonia, Chalkidiki: The Complete Guide to the Middle Peninsula

A practical guide to Sithonia, the middle peninsula of Chalkidiki: villages, beaches, Mount Itamos, boats, history and how far everything is from Sarti.

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