The Area
Nikiti
About 10 kilometers from mikri elia beach is Nikiti, the capital of Sithonia municipality. Nikiti is one of the most rapidly developing and beautiful villages of Halkidiki, which attracts thousands of people from different countries every summer. The natural beauty of the village, combined with its traditional elements and the rich vegetation that surrounds it, create an ideal setting that is worth exploring.
On the beautiful beach of the village there are dozens of cafes, bars, restaurants and taverns where you can try Greek traditional food, and enjoy the characteristic, picturesque sunset of Nikiti.
A walk in the old village of Nikiti, with its cobbled streets and stone-built houses with a traditional architectural mentality, is definitely an unforgettable family activity during your stay in the area. Do not forget to visit the Folklore Museum of Nikiti, located in the old village, which, through its exhibits, presents in relief the traditional lifestyle and aspects of the daily life of the locals of the last century.
Neos Marmaras
At a distance of about 10 minutes by car from mikri elia beach, is Neos Marmaras, which together with Nikiti, are the two most famous and busiest villages in the area. The cosmopolitan village of Marmaras, built literally on the sea, is an ideal choice for your evening or lunchtime stroll. In the beautiful restaurants and bars of the village, you can enjoy quiet family moments, overlooking the endless blue and the island of Kelyfos.
Parthenon
A short distance from Neos Marmaras, at an altitude of 350 meters, is the beautiful traditional settlement of Parthenon. The unique decoration and the well-preserved houses of the settlement create a unique setting, drawn from Greek history and the architecture of past centuries. In the Parthenon you will find small shops with unique traditional products, while it is worth spending some time to enjoy your coffee or food while looking at the endless blue sky from above.
Activities
Cruise to Mount Athos
At 15 kilometers from mikri elia beach is the settlement of Ormos Panagias, from where the boat leaves daily for Mount Athos.
During the cruise you have the opportunity to admire the unique beauty and architectural monasteries of Mount Athos, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
During the cruise you have the opportunity to admire the unique beauty and architectural monasteries of Mount Athos, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
During the route, you will also see the island of Ammouliani, famous for its crystal clear waters.
Alternatively, there are daily boat services to Mount Athos and from the village of Ouranoupoli, which is approximately 70 kilometers from mikri elia beach
Hiking
For lovers of nature and hiking, the area of Sithonia offers excursions among pine trees and dense vegetation.
A short distance from mikri elia beach (about 2 kilometers) begins a beautiful path towards the mountain, which reaches the picturesque church of Agios Pavlos, which is built next to an old spring and ends, at a slightly higher altitude, on the hill Petros, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the whole of Sithonia.
Boat ride in Vourvourou
In the settlement of Vourvourou you have the possibility to rent small boats and explore the magical beaches of the area, as well as the scattered small islands. The calm waters of Vourvourous are ideal for taking a few dips and enjoying carefree, family moments.
Scuba Diving
In Nikiti, as in the rest of Sithonia, there are diving schools that offer various options for beginners and more advanced divers.
Diving in one of the beaches or islets of Sithonia is a unique experience, which gives you the opportunity to get to know the rich seabed of the area.
In addition, you can snorkel with your family, children and friends.