Possidi Beach

Located in the coastal village of Possidi on the southwestern tip of the Kassandra Peninsula, Possidi Beach is a large and wide beige sand beach with many rocky portions.  The beach is positioned on the shores of the Thermaic Gulf and has a beautiful backdrop of Possidi Lighthouse, cliffs, protected dunes, coastal vegetation, and several oceanfront buildings adding allure to its beauty, which together provide incredible views of Mount Olympus and the Aegean Sea.  Possidi Beach has an iconic sandbar, popularly known as Possidi Cape, which stretches into the sea and changes shape depending on the sea current.  In addition, there are ruins of the ancient city of Mende, positioned on the eastern end of the beach, famous for its sanctuary of Poseidon, which served as a place of worship for over a thousand years.

Possidi Beach does not have lifeguards but offers many other amenities, including water sports facilities, nearby beach bars, and tavernas.

Possidi Beach offers several fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, snorkeling, picnicking, hiking, fishing, and diving.  If you are planning to go into the water, the waves are usually calm and the water is shallow, making the beach a safe swimming area.  If you enjoy fishing, you may catch a variety of fish.   The beach offers amazing opportunities to snorkelers to explore the underwater world and the depths of the ocean.  Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.  The beach is ideal for visitors looking for a serene beach experience.  Dogs are allowed if they are on a leash, and it is open from sunrise until sunset.

Possidi Beach does not offer an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Possidi Beach is easy - the beach has many parking spots located at Possidi 630 77, which provides easy access to the beach.

The beach name “Possidi” is derived from the Greek god of the sea, Poseidon, which was believed to be given to the beach in appreciation of  ancient Greek mythology.

There are many attractions near Possidi Beach.  Petralona Cave has chambers and corridors that feature unique stalactite and stalagmite formations created by the slow dripping of water over thousands of years.  In addition, one of the most notable aspects of the cave is a human skull, popularly known as the “Petralona Skull,” which is believed to be about 700,000 years old, making it one of the oldest human remains in Europe.  Folk Museum of Polychrono has a gallery that displays interesting exhibits on farming tools, equipment, and utensils used for making bread, beekeeping tools, carpentry tools, textile instruments, everyday household goods and tools, and traditional costumes that showcase the rich culture and heritage of the region of the village Polychrono through historic artifacts, photographs, maps, banknotes, and related memorabilia.  Mavrobara Turtle Lake is a small lake that is surrounded by pine wood forest in the lap of Kassandra Mountain and is home to three rare species of European water turtles.  Visitors have to hike for around three kilometers to access this lake and the surrounding area, which preserves the fragile ecosystem and biodiversity of the region.  If you are looking for another nearby attraction, the Temple of Ammon Zeus is an archeological site where visitors can find the ruins of the temple dedicated to the Egyptian god Zeus, which offers a glimpse into the ancient history of the region.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants within a ten-minute drive of Possidi Beach.  Ippokampos Greek Restaurant is a beachfront restaurant that serves amazing Greek food, including seafood, beef, pork, and meat dishes.  Sifis Taverna is another beachfront restaurant that serves traditional Greek dishes, seafood, poultry, and meat dishes.   Alexandro Taverna is another restaurant serving incredible Greek food, including salads, pizzas, seafood, and meat dishes.  Kappa Restaurant offers outdoor seating areas and serves incredible Mediterranean dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby restaurant, Capri serves pizzas, bruschetta, spaghetti, omelets, salads, and waffles.

If you are looking for a hotel near Possidi Beach, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Kassandra Palace Seaside Resort is 37 minutes away by car and offers many amenities, including a spa, a sauna, a steam room, an indoor pool, a fitness center, tennis courts, a restaurant, and a complimentary breakfast.  A more affordable hotel is the 4-Star Flegra Palace, which offers many amenities including an outdoor pool, a kid’s pool, table tennis, a playground,a fitness center, tennis courts, and a restaurant.  Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star MAKO Sea & Suites, which offers many amenities including an outdoor pool, a basketball court, a fitness center, and a restaurant.  A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star Hotel Aeollos, which is positioned near the beach and has many amenities including an outdoor pool, a kid’s pool, hot tubs, and a restaurant.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby hotel, the 3-Star Hilltop Hotel has many amenities, including an outdoor pool with a sundeck and loungers, a restaurant, a mini golf course, table tennis courts, and giant chess.