Heart-Shaped Bay

Located in the beach village of Toroni on the northeastern coast of the Sithonia peninsula in Greece, Heart-Shaped Bay is a small but wide beige sand beach with many rocky portions.  The beach is positioned below the high cliffs in a sheltered inlet forming the shape of a heart and has an amazing backdrop of a few oceanfront homes along the shores of the Singitic Gulf, which together provide spectacular views of Mount Athos.

Heart-Shaped Bay does not have lifeguards or any other amenities, so plan your trip accordingly.

Heart-Shaped Bay offers several fun activities, including sunbathing, swimming, beachcombing, hiking, and fishing.  If you are planning to go into the water, we recommend being careful, as the water is known to have rocky bottoms.    If you enjoy fishing, you may catch a variety of fish.   Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.  Heart-Shaped Bay is ideal for visitors looking for a tranquil beach experience, as this beach sees fewer visitors than other nearby beaches.  Dogs are allowed if they are on a leash, and it is open from sunrise until sunset.

Heart-Shaped Bay does not offer an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Heart-Shaped Bay is difficult - the beach has a few street parking spots located on an unnamed road near Toroni 630 72. Visitors have to hike for around 15 minutes on a dirt path to access the beach.

The beach village of Toroni has a promenade running along the sea that is lined with outdoor restaurants and cafes.  Archaeological evidence indicates human settlement in Toroni dating back over 2,500 years, and portions of 4th century BC fortress walls constructed during the Classical period overlook the bay.  More specifically, there are marble columns and stone mosaics in a nearby field that were once part of an early Christian chapel dedicated to St. Athanasius – and  there are underwater explorations near ancient Toroni's port which have uncovered fragments and artifacts from the ruins.

There are many attractions near Heart-Shaped Bay.  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.  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.  The Shipwreck in Kalamitsi is positioned near Kalamitsi Beach on the Sithonia Peninsula, where divers can explore the remnants of a local ship commonly referred as “the Turkish wreck”.  The ship was cut into two pieces and separated underwater by a pointed mass of rocks, which reached a depth of half a meter below the surface.  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.   If you are looking for another nearby attraction, Sarti is a small coastal village on the eastern coast of Sithonia with a 3-kilometer-long shoreline where visitors can enjoy many fun activities, including swimming, fishing, snorkeling, hiking, and providing incredible views of the Aegean Sea and Mount Athos.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants within an eight-minute drive of Heart-Shaped Bay.  Restaurant Kotsaris offers an outdoor seating area and serves amazing seafood dishes. Avanti Pizza serves amazing pizzas, pasta, salads,and desserts.  Platania Fish Restaurant has an outdoor seating area and serves incredible salads, seafood, crabs, prawns, mussels, and shrimp.  Taverna Mesogios serves salads, soups, oysters, prawns, octopus, seafood, pork, beef, and poultry dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby restaurant, Ammos serves amazing salads and seafood.

If you are looking for a hotel near Heart-Shaped Bay, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 4-Star Afisia Villas is 12 minutes away by car and offers several amenities including an outdoor pool and outdoor seating areas.   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 Sarti Beach Hotel offers several amenities including two pools, a yoga room, and a restaurant with a terrace.