Sarti is a seaside village known for its seaside promenade around a rocky bay, where bars and taverns fill in the summer.
Sarti is a seaside village known for its seaside promenade around a rocky bay, where bars and taverns fill in the summer. Steep streets lead to the oldest part of the city, with whitewashed houses and shops selling painted tiles and local honey. The Afisia museum occupies a former hilltop chapel overlooking Mt. Athos, and has exhibits about a settlement built for Greek refugees from Afisia island in the 1920s.
1. The Sarti Cultural Association “Afissia”
The Sarti Cultural Association “Afissia” was founded in 1984 by descendants of Afissian refugees. Sarti-Nea Afissia is one of the 27 settlements of Halkidiki, created after the arrival of refugees in 1922. The main purpose of the association, as stated in its articles of association, is to: preserve, collect and display the historical and folklore material of our tradition, morals, and customs of Minority through events, the creation of a library and exhibitions.
2. Porto Koufo Beach
Porto Koufo is the largest natural harbor in Greece. The harbor was mentioned by the historian Thucydides. German submarines used it during World War II because of its geographical location and direct access to the Aegean Sea. Porto Koufo is located in the municipality Sithonia, Chalkidiki.
3. Kavourotrypes Beach
Kavourotripes (Kavourotrypes) or Portokali (Orange Beach) is a small paradise in Halkidiki. It is located between Armenistis and Platanitsi Beach in Sithonia.
4. Sarti Beach
Sarti beach is Sithonia’s pragmatic beach, everything you need is here. The ‘Blue Flag’ Sarti beach seems to have no end, the wide stretch of yellow/white sand goes on for kilometers. The direct view to Mt. Athos is a real distinguishing feature of Sarti beach, you can’t find a better or closer view of Mt. Athos than from here.
5. Sykia, Halkidiki
Sykia is one of the biggest villages in Sithonia, and it is located 160 km away from Thessaloniki. It is situated on the southeastern side of the peninsula and it is famous for its long beach and its history. In Sykia, findings from the 11th century BC have been excavated. The old settlement is an excellent example of the traditional architecture of the 19th century. The 2,300 inhabitants are mainly engaged in tourism, fishing, agriculture, and stick raising.