Vourvourou (Halkidiki) – a village that is located along the picturesque bay, here you can enjoy a beautiful view of 9 uninhabited islands, where the pristine nature has been preserved. This is a very beautiful place with lots of greenery and comfortable beaches with clear clear water.
General information
The resort village of Vourvourou is located on the Halkidiki peninsula in Greece, on the coast of the Gulf of Sithonia. Just 10 km away is the village of Agios Nikolaos, where vacationers come to buy food and necessary things for rest. Thessaloniki Airport is 120 km away.
The resort area is known for its uninhabited, picturesque small islands-8 of them surround the ninth – Diaporos.
Vourvourou in Sithonia is a popular holiday destination for locals, as well as tourists from Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, and Russia.
The developed infrastructure is represented by comfortable hotels of different price categories, individual apartments that can be rented for any period of time, small shops. Vourvuvu is a typical village where the lack of large supermarkets is more than compensated for by the beautiful nature.
From the coast, the village is surrounded by hills and dense, emerald vegetation, from the sea there is a sandy strip, private boats are always moored here.
Beaches
City Beach
All the beaches of Vourvourou are very beautiful. The main recreation area stretches along the entire settlement. The bay is securely hidden by islands, which is why the water in Vourvourou is warm and there are no waves. The surface is sandy, very rarely a small stone is felt under the foot. If you are vacationing in Halkidiki with a family with small children, choose Vourvourou beach.
Karidi
It stands out for its special natural beauty-a cozy bay with a completely sandy beach and clear turquoise water. There are almost always a lot of tourists here. Pine trees grow here, the sand is fine, light gray in color. The entrance to the water is smooth, the waves are small — an excellent place for families with small children. There are 2 kiosks nearby where you can enjoy hot dogs and refreshing drinks. There are no sun beds, showers, or toilets on Karidi — take these facts into account if you want to spend the whole day on the beach.
The distance from the center of Vourvourou is about 1.5 km-you can walk. If you decide to go by car, keep in mind that you will only be able to park without any problems in the early morning or in the evening.
Bahia Beach
It is located in a bay 2.3 km east of Vourvourou. There is the necessary infrastructure — a bar with music and wi-fi, sun beds with umbrellas. The beach is covered with small pebbles, the water (like vezede in Sithonia) is clean, the entrance to the water is gentle. The disadvantage may be a large number of vacationers in high season, respectively, will have to make room. There are also sea urchins — it is better to put on special shoes.
Fava Beach
In the village of Karidi, not far from Vourvourou, there is another beach — Fava. The place is picturesque-it is located in the middle of the forest, and there are big stones on the edges of the bay. The beach is covered with sand, there is a rather sharp descent into the water, waves are often present, and there is no natural shadow geographically. You can get here by going down the stairs. When going to Fava Beach, take food and water with you — there is no place to buy food on the spot.
Banana Beach
It is 12 km from Vourvourou and can be reached in 20 minutes by car. The last section of road is a dirt road. On the beach with a length of 200 m there is a bar (Rodia Beach Bar), music is playing, there are sun beds (20 euros apiece). Covering — small pebbles with sand, gentle descent to the depth.
Attractions
If you have carefully studied the photos of Vourvourou in Greece, you probably noticed that the main attraction of the area is the unique nature. Believe me, the combination of exotic vegetation with a serene seascape causes sincere delight and peace. The picture is complemented by coves and uninhabited islands of very small size. The Itamos Mountains rise majestically nearby.
As you travel through Greece, visit the ruins of the ancient settlement of Syngos and what remains of monasteries from the Byzantine Empire period.
The area around Vourvourou in Sithonia has many religious attractions. Visit the churches of the Prophet Elijah, St. Theon and the Virgin.
Tourists are interested in the fortress wall, which in the past blocked all communication routes between Sithonia and the rest of Halkidiki. The date of construction is still unknown.
Many interesting historical monuments are located on the island of Diaporos. In addition to the amazing nature here you can explore the ruins of the Church of St. Andrew, built in the pre-Byzantine period.
Sightseeing tours and entertainment
Tourists in the framework of sightseeing tours are offered:
- visit Thessaloniki – the second largest city in Greece;
- exploring the foot of Mount Athos is a sea trip, because it is from the water that an incredibly beautiful view opens up. Mount Athos is a whole complex of monasteries, unfortunately, women are not allowed to climb here.
The beaches of Vourvourou in Greece have the necessary equipment for diving, because the sea life and landscapes are no less fascinating than the nature on the shore. A popular attraction is boat rental. The rental service will explain how to operate it, give you instructions, give you a map, and advise you on the best places to visit. Impressions for the day will remain a lot.
On the coast there are many small souvenir shops where you can buy olive oil, special fees from aromatic herbs, homemade wine, local jewelry. You can have a snack in the restaurant, which serves delicious fish and seafood.
Climate and weather, when is the best time to go
The resort area of Vourvourou has a mild climate. In summer, the weather here is dry, with the highest temperatures in July and August. The air warms up to +32 °C. On the coast, such heat is tolerated normally.
You can swim in May – the water temperature reaches +19 °C. The warmest sea in Vourvourou in August-an average temperature of +27 °C allows you to stay in the water for a long time.
The most suitable time for recreation is September, when the intense heat subsides, but it is still quite warm outside, and the water has not had time to cool down (+24…+25 °C). And even in the middle of October, you can meet people in Vourvourou (Halkidiki) – the beach season lasts until then.
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