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Stories and guides from Sarti

Beaches, villages, festivals and practical tips for planning your days in Sarti, Sithonia and the rest of Chalkidiki.

Beaches November 14, 2026

Karydi Beach: Pine-Backed Sand on the Vourvourou Coast

Karydi beach near Vourvourou: a pine-backed crescent of fine sand facing Diaporos, unorganised and off the Blue Flag lists. Plus the drive from Sarti.

7 min read

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.

9 min read

Chalkidiki November 11, 2026

How to Get to Chalkidiki: Flights, Buses, Ferries and Driving

Chalkidiki has no airport and no railway. Here is how flights, airport buses, the A24, KTEL coaches and the one local ferry actually fit together.

9 min read

Sarti November 10, 2026

Where to Stay in Sarti: Old Sarti, New Sarti and Sykia Compared

Old Sarti, New Sarti or Sykia? How the three bases compare on character, beach, parking and services, and who each suits best.

9 min read

Festivals & traditions November 4, 2026

Greek Food and Wine of Chalkidiki: What to Eat and Drink

Protected green olives and oil, honey, Olympiada mussels, Sithonia wines, tsipouro and meze: what to eat and drink that is truly local in Chalkidiki.

8 min read

Sarti October 14, 2026

Sarti with Kids: A Family Guide to Sithonia's Gentle Beaches

Is Sarti good for children? Which end of the beach is shallowest, how the waves behave, which nearby beaches suit toddlers, and what to check before you go.

8 min read

Chalkidiki October 7, 2026

Thessaloniki Day Trip from Sarti: Is It Worth It?

About 136 minutes each way by car: is a day in Thessaloniki worth it from Sarti? Drive and bus options, a one-day plan, hours, prices and winter warnings.

9 min read

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.

8 min read