Lagonisi Beach(Lagonisi, Paralia Lagonisi)

Located in the coastal village of Lagonisi on the eastern coast of the Sithonia peninsula in Greece, Lagonisi Beach is a long beige sand beach with many rocky portions.  The beach is part of the Lagonisi Beach Resort and is positioned in a sheltered inlet along the Singitic Gulf.  Lagonisi Beach has a beautiful backdrop of many interesting rocky formations, forested mountains, a beach resort, villas, apartments, and a restaurant with the same name, popularly known as Lagonisi Beach Bar, which together provide incredible views of Mount Athos and the Aegean Sea.

Lagonisi Beach does not have lifeguards but offer many other amenities including, shady areas, restrooms, changing rooms, a beach equipment rental facility, a restaurant with parasols, sunbed rental facilities, a restaurant, and a nearby marina.

Lagonisi Beach offers many fun activities, including sunbathing, swimming, beachcombing, hiking, snorkeling, boating, and fishing.  The beach is positioned in a naturally sheltered bay, making it a perfect spot for swimming.  The water near the beach is shallow, which is ideal for canoes, kayaks, and small boats.  In addition, visitors can also book yachts, catamarans, fishing tours, and other adventure tours.  To make reservations, visit online.  If you enjoy snorkeling, the beach offers amazing opportunities to explore the underwater world.  Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.   The beach attracts a large influx of visitors during the summer season.   Dogs are not allowed here, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.

Lagonisi Beach offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Lagonisi Beach is easy - the beach has a paid parking lot located at Lagonisi 630 78, which provides easy access to the beach.

Lagonisi Beach is a perfect spot for enjoying the sunset over the Sithonia shoreline.

There are many attractions near Lagonisi 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.  Koukos Canyon Trail is a dog-friendly, two-mile-long, moderately challenging hiking trail that meanders through a steep and rocky Koukos Hill where hikers can explore the remains of prehistoric city walls that surround a settlement and that offer incredible views of village Sykia.  The Historical and Folklore Museum of Sarti has a gallery that displays interesting exhibits on the history and culture of the village of Sarti through historic artifacts, photographs, and related memorabilia.   Stone Forest in Greece is a unique natural wonder, consisting of layers of rock formations resembling trees at an altitude of 1,500 meters, formed by the erosion of limestones in an alpine environment.  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 on Lagonisi Beach.  Lagonisi Beach Bar is right on the beach with an outdoor seating area and serves incredible salads, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Barbouni Restaurant has outdoor seating areas and serves incredible seafood.  Anchor Foodbar offers an outdoor seating area and serves all-day menus, including amazing eggs, omelets, French toast, pasta, risotto, burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Mandala Alter Tavern has an outdoor seating area and serves incredible Mediterranean food.  Gousto Restaurant Pool Bar offers an outdoor seating area and serves salads, pizzas, pasta, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby restaurant, Melia Restaurant serves amazing Greek food.

If you are looking for a hotel near Lagonisi Beach, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Porto Carras Grand Resort is 30 minutes away by car and offers many amenities including three indoor and two outdoor pools, a kid’s pool, a spa with a sauna, a hammam and Thalassotherapy treatments, a fitness center, and a restaurant.  A more affordable hotel is the 4-Star Talizeti Apartments, which offers several amenities, including an outdoor pool and a restaurant.  Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star Aristea Studios, which has a few amenities including a terrace and a restaurant.  A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star Thalassa Boutique Hotel, which offers a few amenities including an outdoor pool, a sundeck, a garden with sun loungers, and a restaurant.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby hotel, the 3-Star Lagonisi Beach Resort offers several amenities including an outdoor pool, a playground, and a restaurant with a terrace.