Vourvourou is located on Sithonia peninsula, which is the second “finger” of Halkidiki, 117 km from Thessaloniki. Macedonia international airport is the nearest one — it is situated 100 km from the resort. Regular and charter flights from different European countries arrive here.
You can get from Thessaloniki airport to Vourvourou by public transport with changings. From the airport, a bus No.79 runs to the IKEA stop, where you need to change to the bus No.36. It will take you to the KTEL Halkidikis bus station and from this place during the summer season buses run to Vourvourou. However, the buses run not often: about 3-4 times a day.
If you want to spend less time for your way and reach the place without changings, it is better to book a transfer to Vourvourou in advance or rent a car and drive yourself.
What to see?
There are no significant historical monuments in Vourvourou. The main attraction of the resort is its nature: bays, pine groves, hills and the majestic Itamos mountain. The chapel of the Virgin Mary is worth attention. It is situated on the site where the Byzantine monastery of Hieromnimon was located in the X century.
If you would like to get new experience, you can explore the surrounding area. From Vourvourou, you can easily reach the island of Diaporos and the picturesque mountain village of Parthenonas. This place is worth a visit for beautiful views and traditional architecture.
The beaches of Vourvourou are special landmarks. The coast of the resort is famous for its postcard views and stretches for several kilometres. There are many options for recreation: you can spend time on the central beach, where there is fine sand and the waves are absent. The beach is ideal for family holiday.
Karidi, a beach 1.5 km from the central part of the coast, is particularly beautiful. Karidi is famous for its clean sand and turquoise sea. Therefore, during the season it can be crowded. One of the secluded places on the coast is the Fava beach. It is surrounded by hills and forests, and the way to the shore is through a steep descent.
Other popular places are the beaches of Lagonisi and Talgo. There are large beach bars, where you can relax in comfort, admiring the magnificent views of the islands.
We recommend that you open Google Maps in Satellite mode and find small coves, hidden from prying eyes. This way you can find picturesque “secret” places with few tourists.
When all the nearest beaches are explored, head down Sithonia towards Kavurotripes – you will be seduced by the beauty of these places. On the way to Kavurotripes, there are several descents to the coves, which are also worth visiting.
Do you want to “go out” and stroll around the lively village with lots of taverns, bars and supermarkets? Go to Nikiti, you will love the beautiful modern promenade and cozy institutions.
Wild beautiful beach with turquoise water in Vourvourou, Sithonia, Greece
How to move?
The best way to get around is by renting a car: Vourvouroux consists of several beaches, each of which is special in its own way. The most picturesque places can only be reached by car. So it is recommended to either rent a car from Thessaloniki airport for the whole period of your stay or find a car for a few days in larger neighboring villages like Nikiti. You may prefer the cab services: trips for short distances will cost a reasonable price. However, if you like to explore small hidden beaches, not every cab driver will agree to drive on narrow roads.
