Platanitsi Beach(Paralia Platanitsi, Platanitsi Beach)

Located in the coastal village of Toroni on the eastern coast of the Sithonia peninsula in Greece, Platanitsi Beach is a 550-meter-long and wide beige sand beach that is considered one of the most beautiful in the Sithonia region.  The beach is part of the Platanitsi Camp, which is positioned on the shores of the Singitic Gulf and has a beautiful backdrop of many oceanfront campsites, a few taverns, and a bar, which together provide incredible views of Mount Athos and the Aegean Sea.  The campground is positioned on the left side of the beach, whereas the right side of the beach is wider and more popular.  In addition, a stream flows into the sea from the middle of the beach, carrying mineral-rich waters with therapeutic properties.  The beach has been awarded the Blue Flag certification due to its cleanliness and water quality standards.

Platanitsi Beachoffers many amenities, including lifeguards, showers, restrooms, shady areas, campsites, a bar with a DJ, several taverns, beach equipment rental facilities, parasols, and sunbed rental facilities.

Platanitsi Beach offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, wakeboarding, jet skiing, water skiing, surfing, beachcombing, snorkeling, picnicking, camping, boating, 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.  If you enjoy snorkeling, the beach offers amazing opportunities to explore the underwater world.  It is a perfect spot for windsurfing due to its frequently windy weather.  Visitors can enjoy many water sports, and they can rent beach equipment from the nearby kiosk.  In addition, you can also book yachts, catamarans, fishing tours, and other adventure tours.  If you enjoy camping, Platanitsi Campground offers many amenities including hook-up sites, tent campsites, and RV sites with many amenities, including electricity hookups, water hookups, a dump station, Wi-Fi, portable water, a supermarket, restrooms, and showers.  To reserve camps, you may visit online.  Platanitsi Beach is a perfect place where visitors can also enjoy nightlife, and there is a bar with a DJ that stays open until late hours.   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 Platanitsi Beach is often considered a nude beach – there is a designated clothing-optional area on the northern part of the beach.  Dogs are allowed if they are on a leash, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.

Platanitsi Beach offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Platanitsi Beach is easy - the beach has a paid parking lot located at Sarti 630 72, which provides easy access to the beach.  It is important to note that visitors have to pay 3.5 euros to park their vehicles.

Platanitsi Beach is a perfect place to enjoy a camping experience on the Sithonia Peninsula.

There are many attractions near Platanitsi Beach.  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 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.  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 within an eight-minute drive of Platanitsi Beach.  Fast Food Platanitis is positioned right on the beach and serves salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, and tortillas.  Africafe  is another restaurant on Platanitsi Beach that offers live music and DJ during the evenings and serves incredible food.  Restaurant Kotsaris offers an outdoor seating area and serves amazing seafood dishes. 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 Platanitsi Beach, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 4-Star Afisia Villas is 15 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.