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Paralia Alykes Beach, Halkidiki
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White sand by the old salt pan
Alykes lies on the western side of Ammouliani, the only inhabited island of Halkidiki, about a kilometer from the village. The crescent-shaped beach of white sand and shallow water took its name from the salt pan beside it, the small brackish lagoon from which islanders are said to have once gathered their year's supply of salt.
Ammouliani itself has an unusual history: until the early 20th century it is recorded as a dependency of the Vatopedi Monastery on Mount Athos, and in the 1920s it was settled by refugees from the islands of the Propontis, who brought their seafaring and fishing traditions with them. The beach is reported to hold Blue Flag status.
The shore is partly organized, with seasonal beach bars and open free space, parking and a ramp for visitors with disabilities, while a campsite operates nearby. Access is by road across the island, after the ferry crossing from the mainland.
- Region
- Halkidiki, Greece
- Beach type
- Sandy
- Access
- Easy road access
- Coordinates
- 40.3186957, 23.9159437
- Organized beach
- Beach bar
- Parking
- Family friendly
About this beach
The bay at Paralia Alykes opens to the south-west, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and westerly winds. Orientation only reflects which way the coast faces, not confirmed shelter, so check wind and waves in the app before you go.
Paralia Alykes has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.
For amenities, Paralia Alykes has an organised beach, a beach bar and parking nearby. There is a campsite nearby (Alikes, ~193 m).
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