Kassandra peninsula is famous for its many stunning beaches, a feature of which is the gentle pine-clad slopes that reach down to the sandy shores. You won’t have to go far to find one. Chroussou beach, possibly the most beautiful beach in Kassandra is very close by. It is very popular during the day for its clean sand, shallow waters and the availability of water sports. It also has a great reputation as a fun place to go in the evening to enjoy an evening meal at one of the many tavernas, visit the beach bars and dance the night away.
A completely different beach experience is that of Possidi cape the very southernmost point of the Kassandra peninsula. Here there are no loungers, tavernas or beach bars, just you and what you take with you for the day. It is very exposed with little in the way of natural shade so please take your sunscreen! The Possidi cape has fabulous views over to Sithonia and mainland Greece, in the evening as the sun sets down, there can be few better places to be.
At the end of Possidi beach stands a charming old whitewashed lighthouse. When it was built in 1864, the lighthouse stood very near to the water but now the sea has backed away. The lighthouse is still in use today and has a delightful small flower garden next to it, adding to its charm.
For something completely different, a trip up the west coast to Sani, once an ancient Greek city, is an absolute delight. Of course, it too has a fabulous beach! Visit the local shops, café’s, tavernas and the magnificent Sani Marina, one of the best-kept secrets of the Aegean. With fabulous designer shops and restaurants around the Piazza, you almost forget to look at the myriad of boats and yachts in the water!