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Platanitsi Beach, Halkidiki

Platanitsi beach, Halkidiki, Greece
Platanitsi — Bander81, CC BY 3.0

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

White sand facing Mount Athos

Platanitsi lies on the east coast of Sithonia, about five kilometres north of Sarti, in a small natural cove near the easternmost point of the peninsula. Its shore runs for around five hundred metres, with fine white sand alternating with small corners and smooth pale rocks.

The landscape belongs to the same band of white granite formations that characterises eastern Sithonia, while across the Singitic gulf rises Mount Athos, which dominates the beach's horizon. Platanitsi is among the local shores awarded a Blue Flag, and behind it operates a large organized campsite that has shaped the beach's present character as a summer destination of the Sarti area.

The beach is organized, with sunbeds, umbrellas and a beach bar in the summer season, fine sand, and pines in places offering natural shade. Access is by road through the camping zone, with parking nearby, and cafes and tavernas a short distance away.

Region
Halkidiki, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
40.11829, 23.98068

About this beach

Platanitsi is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.

The bay at Platanitsi opens to the north-east, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-westerly and westerly winds.

Platanitsi has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.

For amenities, Platanitsi has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, natural shade, parking nearby and food nearby. There is a campsite nearby (Platanitsi, ~367 m).

Good to know

Does Platanitsi beach get windy?

Platanitsi is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the meltemi; check live wind and waves before you go.

How do you get to Platanitsi beach?

Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Platanitsi beach like?

A sandy beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Platanitsi beach have?

It has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby.

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