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Kakoudia Beach, Halkidiki

Kakoudia beach, Halkidiki, Greece

See practical info for Kakoudia in Halkidiki, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

The white sculpted rocks outside Ierissos

Kakoudia lies a few kilometres outside Ierissos, in northeastern Halkidiki, on the gulf of Ierissos. Its landscape stands out across the whole area: white, smoothly worn rocks emerge from the sand and the sea like natural sculptures.

The shore, reported to run about a kilometre in length, has stayed outside tourist development and keeps a wild, almost lunar character. It is even said that scenes from Theo Angelopoulos's film Eternity and a Day, which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 1998, were shot in this landscape. Neighbouring Ierissos is linked to ancient Akanthos, whose traces survive in the area.

The beach is entirely unorganized, with no facilities at all, so you need to bring your own water and umbrella. The rocky seabed makes it a known snorkeling spot, and access is by road from Ierissos.

Region
Halkidiki, Greece
Beach type
Sand & pebbles
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
40.41237, 23.86676

About this beach

Kakoudia is oriented towards the north-east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds. Orientation only reflects which way the coast faces, not confirmed shelter, so check wind and waves in the app before you go.

Kakoudia has sand and pebbles underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water.

There is a campsite nearby (Camping Ierissos, ~1289 m).

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