Kavourotrypes

Sithonia, Halkidiki · 🇬🇷 Greece

A chain of sculpted white-rock coves glowing with the famous 'Sithonian blue' on Halkidiki.

Sea temperature

~24°C in the warm season

Water

Vivid 'Sithonian blue' turquoise, crystal-clear

Sand

A string of tiny coves of pale sand between smooth white rocks

Swimming

Calm clear water in a series of sheltered pockets

Best time to visit

Jun–Sep

Setting

Sculpted white rocks and pine trees along Sithonia's east coast

Beach type

Exotic sands

Region

Europe

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Photo: Doramits (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source