Halkidiki Beaches
Kavourotripes, the best beach in Greece! Halkidiki Beaches and especially Kavourotripes is enchanting and seductive, makes you fall in love with her and keeps you in touch all over your life. That's Halkidiki!!
As Greeks say "There is no place like Halkidiki" and they are actually right.
Halkidiki is a region in northern Greece of Macedonia which is divided into three feet (Known as Halkidiki feet), Kassandra, Sithonia, and Mount Athos which feature Mediterranean forests that give way to sandy beaches in sheltered bays.
First Foot
The first foot is known for its engaging nightlife, the second for its endless green & camping spots and the third one for its spirituality as it has inhabited since ancient times. Mount Athos (third foot) is known for its nearly 1,800-year continuous Christian presence and its long historical monastic traditions, which date back to at least 800 A.D.
Today's post is my favorite area in 2nd feet, Kavourotrypes (Crab holes) or Orange Beach. One of the best Halkidiki Beaches.
The first acquaintance with the beach is a road trip around Halkidiki. Our first base is Vourvourou and from there we explore the beauties of the second foot of Halkidiki.
The best beach in Greece continues...
It is located 30 minutes by car away from Vourvourou or just 10 minutes from Sarti. Actually, the beach belongs to the Sarti area. An alternative way of transport is by boat through tourist agents who organize daily trips. We thought we reached early morning to avoid the crowds (10.00 am) but the place was already busy.
It’s worth mentioning that this beach gets really busy during the month of July and August. To get the real beauty of the place just avoid those months and seek May, June, or September.
Our first images of the place remain engraved in our memories. To be honest our first visit was not so encouraging due to heavy rain and winds. We postponed our visit up to the next day and the scenery really rewarded us.
Its shaded plots bordered by the rocks, sandy beach, and camp spots are well known for the best turquoise, clear, and crystal water around the world, without any doubt. Undoubtedly, the best beach in Greece!
I invite you to stroll around the rocks, swim in this paradise water, and camp under the pine trees.
The visit will take you from the nice perfumed pine trees, the fresh air, the golden sandy beach, to the charm of the rocks until you reach, by a nice swim, the big rock inside the sea. Before that, prepare yourself to take hundreds of photos.
The best Beach in Greece with golden sand and with pine trees to create shadows to make the visitor believe he is in the holy paradise.
Start of the Journey
We start our walk down the cliff in the Orange Beach bar which is small and busy but you will not believe it’s popularity as soon as you step inside! It lays on the right side of the beach area. I continue my stroll around the sandy beach, continued to the rocks to reach the top of the highest end, and admire its breathtaking views. My steps lead to a wide range of rocks and on the left side, I can admire the Mermaid carved in the rock and the amazing view of Mount Athos.
If you have the opportunity to walk further inside the bushes just do it, the views will reward your effort!
A visit to the beach cannot be completed without snorkeling around the rocks and exploring the white sand coves around the area. Moreover, the best option to explore this little gem and avoid the crowds is to camp late in the afternoon and wake up the very early morning. Bliss!
Several hours of exploring, photo shooting and we are ready to leave this paradise.
Kavourotrypes Beach is a unique experience!
Practical Information:
- You can reach the area from Vourvourou (23.1km) or from the side of Sarti (6.6km)
- Access to Kavourotrypes beach is by car or boat. You can park your car in the open space around the beach and you can walk down the beach and the cliff/rock areas around the beach. Regarding the boat, there is a variety of tourist offices which arrange day trips to the area.
- The small Orange Beach Bar is on the left side in which chairs and an umbrella are free for the bar customers. This site is busy with loud music. No showers.
- There is a second cafe is on the top of the hill, under the pine trees between the 2 sides of the beach. The steps down lead to the beach area.
- There aren't any restaurants, shops, etc.
- During the months of July and August after 10.00 am, all the sides are super overcrowded. You can either sit at the beach bar or on the rocks. You can camp also around the beach.
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Cory
Those pictures really make me want to go visit Halkidiki. When I was younger the school organised a tour there and now I totally regret not going!
penelopi
Thank you Cory!! Ohh bad luck!!! Hope you will manage to plan a visit again! 🙂
highheelsandabackpack
Wow, incredible photos! Thanks for sharing
penelopi
Thank you!!
This Epic World
This is beautiful! Finally getting to know something new about Greece other than the usual islands! Thanks 🙂
penelopi
Thank you dear!! Yes Greece is not only Mykonos and Santorini! 🙂
Trailing Abroad
I never knew such a place existed in Greece! Lovely post! The video was really nice..loved the tips and practical info given at the end of the post...Added to my never ending list of places to visit =)
penelopi
Thank you for your message! Glad that you like it! 🙂
Olivia
What a neat place! I was in Greece for 4 weeks but mainly stuck to Athens, the Peloponnese and some Islands. Very beautiful!
penelopi
Hey Olivia! Happy that you enjoyed Greece!! 🙂 hope you will soon manage to visit the mainland also.
Jas @ My Suitcase Journeys
Greece has been on my bucket list for the longest time but I've never heard of Halkidiki!!! Your photos and video footage make it look like heaven on earth and can definitely see why it'd be packed here in July and August. Now I'm dying to visit!
penelopi
Hey Jas!! many thanks!! Pack pack now your things to Greece!!!
Samantha O'Brochta
Absolutely beautiful! I need to get away to a paradise like that too!
penelopi
Thank you Samantha!
Magda | follow the view
I remember when I visitied Halkidiki like 18 years ago (!!) and I totally loved this place 🙂 Must re-visit soon! Now, I'm focusing more on discovering the islands, but mainland Greece is amazing as well 🙂
penelopi
Hey Magda! Glad that you enjoyed Halkidiki!! Mainland is amazing, there are so many hidden beautiful spots that you could never imagine.
pasaportesindestino
Looks like such and amazing beach! Great tips thanks!
penelopi
Thank you!!
earthsmagicalplaces
Camping under the pines sounds amazing! What a beach, will certainly be putting it on my list for next time I'm in Greece?
penelopi
Hello, thanks for your message! Under the pines is totally paradise on earth!
Anna
What a beautiful place! I really need to explore more of Greece. I've been to Athens but that water makes me desperate to visit the coast! Thanks for sharing
Himadri Garg
Greece is on my list to travel.. will visit soon !! Bookmarking this page for my reference 🙂
Agness of aTukTuk
This seems like a really stunning beach, Penelopi. There seem to be lots of beaches in Halkidiki worth visiting. When's the best time of the year to go there?
Areti Vassou
Maninio remind us the beauty of Halkidiki in Greece. Wanna go now!!!
Pinelopi Kyriazi
Thanks, Areti!! Yalla get ready! 🙂
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Sarah Samith
It looks so beautiful! Wish I could be there right now! I miss summer!