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Catamaran Full Day Cruise
7 hours exploring the coast by catamaran
10:00-17:00 · 7 hours · Up to 12
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Kassandra Halkidiki
Kassandra
Crystal clear waters, hidden coves & vibrant coastline
Kassandra
Discover Kassandra by Sea
Sailing Kassandra Halkidiki reveals a completely different side of the region’s most accessible peninsula. Kassandra is the closest of Halkidiki’s three peninsulas to Thessaloniki: roughly 80 kilometres to the heart of the peninsula. For many visitors it is the first and only part of Halkidiki they ever experience. That’s understandable. The beaches are beautiful, the beach bars are legendary, and the infrastructure is excellent. But Kassandra Halkidiki has a lot more to offer than most people realise. You just have to know where to look.
The peninsula
A Peninsula With Two Faces
The peninsula stretches south into the Thermaic Gulf with a long western coastline and a more sheltered eastern side facing the inner Toroneos Gulf. Between these two shores lies a landscape of pine forests, small fishing villages, ancient ruins, and coastline that changes character every few kilometres.
Nea Moudania at the northern entrance is the main commercial hub: busy, practical, and the gateway for most visitors arriving by road. Further south, Nea Fokaia is a quieter stop with a Byzantine tower watching over the seafront, worth a slow afternoon. Glarokavos sits at the inner curve of the peninsula with calm, shallow water that makes it particularly popular with families. Nea Skioni, near the southern tip, has the relaxed feel of a village that hasn’t entirely given itself over to tourism: local tavernas, small fishing boats, and a pace that feels a world away from the busier resorts to the north.
By sea
Marinas & Departure Points Along the Kassandra Coast
For those arriving or departing by sea, Kassandra Halkidiki has several excellent options. Marina Sani is one of the most recognised names in Greek luxury tourism, and Marina Miraggio further south has established itself as a premium destination for visiting yachts. Both are well equipped for longer stays. The pier at Provlita near Hrouso and the waterfront at Paliouri round out the main access points along the southern coast.
Why Hrouso Is the Best Starting Point for a Sailing Cruise
Among all the departure points along the Kassandra coast, the small pier at Hrouso near Paliouri stands out for a reason that isn’t immediately obvious. It doesn’t look like much at first glance. It’s a modest, unpretentious point of departure, not the kind of harbour that fills the eye.
But from Hrouso, the open sea is right there. And, crucially, Sithonia is within easy reach. This means that guests staying anywhere in Kassandra can board a cruise from Hrouso and spend the day exploring the wild, untouched coastline of the neighbouring peninsula: a completely different world in terms of scenery and atmosphere, one that most Kassandra visitors never get to experience. Explore Sithonia by sea.
Hidden gems
Hidden Gems: What Most Visitors Miss
Kassandra Halkidiki has no shortage of beautiful beaches that are easy to reach by car. But the peninsula also has its hidden gems: small coves, rocky outcrops, and stretches of coastline that reward those who look a little closer.
Possidi Cape: Kassandra’s Most Dramatic Tip
Possidi Cape, at the very southern end of the peninsula, is perhaps the most dramatic of these: a long sandy spit that extends into the sea with shallow, luminously turquoise water on both sides. Approached from the boat on a clear morning, Possidi looks like something you’d expect to find in the tropics rather than northern Greece.
The Thermal Springs of Loutra Agias Paraskevis
Along the eastern coast of Kassandra, near Loutra Agias Paraskevis, lies something that most visitors drive straight past without knowing it exists. The area is known for its thermal springs: naturally warm mineral water that rises close to shore. Our skippers know a specific spot along this stretch where one of these springs surfaces near the waterline and the water has a distinctly different temperature and quality from the sea around it. It’s the kind of thing you only discover from the water.
Gallery
Kassandra Halkidiki in Pictures
Cruises
Sailing Kassandra Halkidiki: 7 Reasons to See It by Sea
Whether you’re staying near Sani, in Nea Skioni, or anywhere in between, sailing Kassandra is the best way to experience the peninsula. The open water to the south, the proximity of Halkidiki’s wildest coastlines, and access points along the entire peninsula make it one of the most versatile sailing areas in northern Greece.
And if you’ve been coming to Kassandra Halkidiki for years and think you know it well, you might be surprised by what you haven’t seen yet.
Not sure when to visit? Read our guide on the best time to sail in Halkidiki before you book.
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