Kalamitsi Beach(Kalamitsi)

Located on the southeastern coast of the Sithonia peninsula in Greece, Kalamitsi Beach is a long and wide crescent-shaped beige sand beach with many rocky portions.  The beach is divided into three main sections - the middle section of the beach is 450 meters long and is considered the busiest part of the beach.  The western end of the beach is much smaller and provides a quieter beach experience, while the eastern end of the beach also features a few tavernas.  The beach has an amazing backdrop of high cliffs and several oceanfront buildings, including cafes, hotels, apartments, and shops along the shores of the Aegean Sea, which together provide spectacular views of the Rhino rock and Mount Athos.

Kalamitsi Beach does not have lifeguards but offers many other amenities, including showers, restrooms, shady areas, tavernas, cafes, beach equipment rental facilities, parasols, and sunbed rental facilities.

Kalamitsi Beach offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, beachcombing, snorkeling, picnicking, hiking, and diving.  If you are planning to go into the water, it is a naturally sheltered bay, making it a safe swimming area that is marked with white floats.  The water near the beach is shallow, which is ideal for canoes, kayaks, and small boats.  In addition, visitors can also rent boats, kayaks, canoes, and other beach equipment from the nearby kiosk.  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 hosts many interesting events and festivals that attract a large influx of visitors during the summer season.  It is important to note that part of Kalamitsi Beach is often considered a nude beach – there is a designated clothing-optional area on the western part of the beach. Dogs are not allowed here, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.

Kalamitsi Beach offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Kalamitsi Beach is easy - the beach has a few paid parking spots located at Kalamitsi 630 72, which provides easy access to the beach.

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

There are many attractions near Kalamitsi Beach.  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 to 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.  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.  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.  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 right on Kalamitsi Beach. Giorgakis Tavern has outdoor seating areas and serves incredible seafood.   Cavo Kalamitsi offers an outdoor seating area and serves salads, pasta, risotto, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Thalatta Ouzeri Greek Restaurant serves amazing Greek food.  Boukadoura 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, Taverna Apostolos serves amazing Greek food, pasta, salads, meat, and seafood.

If you are looking for a hotel near Kalamitsi Beach, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 4-Star Afisia Villas is 35 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 Ermioni Hotel Kalamitsi offers a few amenities including a garden with seating areas.