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Sykia Olympiadas Beach, Halkidiki

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

The cove below ancient Stagira

Sykia of Olympiada is a small cove in northeastern Halkidiki, next to the little harbour of Olympiada and directly below the hill of ancient Stagira. Its position, between the archaeological site and pines that come down to the sea, gives it a character quite unlike Halkidiki's big organized beaches.

Ancient Stagira, on the Liotopi peninsula beside the cove, was founded around 655 BC by colonists from Andros and is the birthplace of Aristotle. Olympiada, the village next door, was created in 1923 by refugees from Asia Minor and, by tradition, owes its name to Olympias, mother of Alexander the Great. The walk from the village to the beach passes right by the archaeological site.

The shore is coarse golden sand and remains without full organization, with showers and patches of natural shade. It can be reached on foot from Olympiada, with parking near the settlement, and part of the wider coast here is among the beaches awarded the Blue Flag.

Region
Halkidiki, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
40.5912526, 23.7913901

About this beach

Sykia Olympiadas 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.

Sykia Olympiadas is oriented towards the north, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

Sykia Olympiadas has sand underfoot.

For amenities, Sykia Olympiadas has natural shade and parking nearby.

Good to know

Does Sykia Olympiadas beach get windy?

Sykia Olympiadas 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 Sykia Olympiadas beach?

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

What is Sykia Olympiadas beach like?

A sandy beach.

What facilities does Sykia Olympiadas beach have?

It has parking nearby.

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