Is it your first time visiting the quaint region of Sithonia in Halkidiki, Greece? We’ll be so happy to show you around the beautiful villages thru a fun and exciting hiking experience. Your read it just right! We’ll be hiking buddies in able to explore the pleasant towns by foot. If it is not included in your itinerary yet, hiking is one of the activities you should definitely cross out of your Sithonia bucket list. Watch the dancing leaves of olive trees and pine trees as they are being kissed by the cool and crisp air. Who wouldn’t want to get lost in an environment such as Sithonia has?
Of course, we are here to give you some tips about trails, hiking hacks, and Sithonia hotels. Hotels? Yes, we have included a budget friendly hotel in this article to accommodate you for your vacation in Halkidiki. If you are all set, let’s search for the best hiking spots in Sithonia, shall we?
Hiking Routes
Let us first discuss some of the best trails in Sithonia where you can hike freely by yourself. One of the easiest routes is the Nikiti- Agios Nikolaos- Nikiti. With an elevation of 215 m, hiking from Nikiti to the cosmopolitan Agios Nikolaos is for the beginners. Hiking time is around four hours back and forth. Along the way, you’ll pass by olive trees (a lot of them), the port of Ormos Panagias, and the view of the interesting 19th-century architectural built of structures, homes, and also Halkidiki studios they have in Agios Nikolaos.
Our next path offers a 300 m elevation from the quite town of Neos Marmaras to the old village of Parthenonas. The four-hour hike gets more exciting as there’s a rich cultural heritage waiting for you at the end of the track- Parthenonas. The ancient locals made a great fight versus the pirates over their home.
Hotel Hunt: Sithonia’s Best- Nine Muses Hotel in Halkidiki
The best Sithonia hotel to stay at is the Nine Muses Hotel in Halkidiki that offers a reasonable price over the comfortable complex of traditional apartments and studios. One particular thing that we love about the Nine Muses Hotel is its proximity to the hiking areas that we checked upon earlier! Parthenonas and Neos Marmaras are only a few kilometers from Kalamitsi where the charming hotel is located. From the hiking spots, you can easily pay for a bus or taxi ride straight to the Nine Muses Hotel to get the relaxing time and rest you deserve after a whole day of hike. Or you may opt to rent a ride at the hotel as they also provide car rental services.
Hiking 101
- A friendly reminder, as elevation rises along the path to a certain place, you will have to wear a good pair of hiking shoes, boots are the most preferred one.
- Sunstroke, as well as sunburn, is both common in Sithonia, Halkidiki. To protect yourself from the strong heat of the sun, you better bring a hat and sunscreen with you.
- Don’t forget to bring munchies and water with you. As you approach a remote site, there will be no grocery or taverna to serve you goods. It is better to be ready than needy, right?
What are you still waiting for? Pack your bags and visit Sithonia now! Hike thru the mountains and conquer each peak they have in Halkidiki, Greece! Don’t forget to call your Sithonia hotel and make arrangements before you arrive in the beautiful settlement of Sithonia Halkidiki, Greece!