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Paralia Chrouso Beach, Halkidiki
See practical info for Paralia Chrouso in Halkidiki, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
The long sandy bay of Paliouri
Chrouso beach stretches along the bay of the same name near Paliouri, at the southern tip of Kassandra in Halkidiki. It is one of the peninsula's largest sandy shores, with pale fine sand running for close to one and a half kilometres and dense green vegetation as its backdrop.
The area has deep roots in time: the ancient city of Therambos, mentioned by Herodotus, is believed to have stood near Paliouri. The village's name itself is said to come from the paliouria, the thorny shrubs locals once used to fence their houses. Above the bay stands the historic Xenia hotel, a work of the architect Aris Konstantinidis from the early 1960s and a well-known landmark of the area.
The beach is not organized with confirmed fixed facilities, although seasonal beach bars are reported in parts of the bay. A paved road leads close to the shore, parking is limited or informal, the water in front of the sand is shallow, and there are spots with natural shade.
- Region
- Halkidiki, Greece
- Beach type
- Sandy
- Access
- Easy road access
- Coordinates
- 39.9620208, 23.6785597
- Parking
About this beach
The shoreline at Paralia Chrouso faces north-east, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-westerly and easterly winds. Orientation only reflects which way the coast faces, not confirmed shelter, so check wind and waves in the app before you go.
Paralia Chrouso has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water.
For amenities, Paralia Chrouso has natural shade and parking nearby.
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