Agios Ioannis Beach

Located on the Sithonia Peninsula, in the Halkidiki region of northern Greece, Agios Ioannis Beach is a famous 700-meter-long beige sand beach with many rocky portions.  The beach is just three kilometers away from the town of Nikiti in a sheltered inlet along the Toroneos Gulf and has a beautiful backdrop of forested mountains, a beachfront bar, and a luxurious hotel, together providing incredible views of the Aegean Sea.  It is worth noting that the section of the beach where the opulent Ammoa Luxury Hotel & Spa Resort is located is designated for hotel guests exclusively, while the remaining portion of the beach is open to the general public.  The beach has been awarded the Blue Flag certification due to its cleanliness and water quality standards.

Agios Ioannis Beach has many amenities, including seasonal lifeguards, shaded areas, restrooms, a beach equipment rental facility, parasols and sunbed rental facilities, a volleyball court, a beach bar, and nearby hotels.

Agios Ioannis Beach is a family-friendly beach that offers many fun activities, including sunbathing, swimming, beachcombing, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, snorkeling, diving, paddleboarding, hiking, and fishing.  If you plan to go into the water, the waves are usually calm, making it a perfect spot to swim.  The water near the beach is shallow, which is ideal for canoes, kayaks, and small boats.  The clear waters and rocky areas make it an excellent spot for snorkeling, offering amazing opportunities for snorkelers and divers to explore the underwater world.  Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.  It is an ideal spot for visitors looking for a tranquil beach experience, as this beach sees fewer visitors than other nearby beaches.  Dogs are not allowed here, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.

Agios Ioannis Beach offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Agios Ioannis Beach is easy - the beach has a free parking lot located along Eparchiaki Odos Nikitis-Sartis 630 88, Greece, which provides easy access to the beach.

The name "Agios Ioannis" translates to "Saint John," referencing a small chapel dedicated to St. John that once stood in the area.

There are many attractions near Agios Ioannis 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.  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, 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 near Agios Ioannis Beach.  Thalassa Blue is an upscale restaurant with an outdoor seating area and serves incredible salads, pasta, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Lagomandra Traditional Tavern & Beach Restaurant is another restaurant on the beach that has outdoor seating areas and serves incredible seafood.  Dimitris Tavern has an outdoor seating area and serves Greek food.  Taverna Der Pirat offers an outdoor seating area and serves salads, pasta, risotto, burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby restaurant, Restaurant Virginia serves amazing salads, pasta, seafood, pork, and poultry dishes.

If you are looking for a hotel near Agios Ioannis Beach, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Ammoa Luxury Hotel & Spa Resort is present right on the beach and offers many amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, hot tubs, a fitness center, and a restaurant.  A more affordable hotel is the 4-Star Lagomandra Beach Hotel, which offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a fitness center, a spa, a sauna, hot tubs, a game room, and a restaurant.  Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star Geranion Village, which has a few amenities, including an outdoor pool, a kid’s pool, a playground, and a restaurant.  A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star Royalty Suites Seaside, which offers a few amenities, including a garden and comfortable rooms.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby hotel, the 3-Star Porfi Beach Hotel offers several amenities, including an outdoor pool, a playground, and a restaurant with a terrace.