Kriopigi

The beach offers a long stretch of sand and shingle beach that gently shelves down into the calm shallow water. The southern part of Kriopigi beach is the broadest and most popular.

The resort has some basic shops and a modest selection of cafes, bars, tavernas and fish restaurants. A few music bars stay open until quite late but this resort is not for those seeking wild nightlife.

Please note that this is a hillside resort, so there is plenty of uphill walking.

For the active there is a range of watersports, including waterskiing and windsurfing, available at the beach.

Away from the beach, you can stroll up the resorts charming narrow lanes with its characteristic tiled houses, pretty patios, freshwater springs, ancient ruins and traditional village atmosphere.

You can also enjoy horse riding, fishing and decent walking in the green hills that surround Kriopigi beach. Other tours excursions include tours of inland mountain villages, the monasteries of Athos (men only), boat trips to Mount Athos and the Petralona Caves.

There is a regular bus service that runs from Kriopigi beach to Thessalonica for shopping and museums. Buses also run to Paliouri on the tip of the peninsular.