Curated guide · Chalkidiki
21 verified sandy beaches, ranked with Blue Flag certifications first.
Curated by the Beach Atlas team · Updated May 2026
Sandy beaches in Chalkidiki are the ones most travelers picture when they imagine a Greek beach holiday: fine golden or white sand, gradual shallow entries, comfortable underfoot without water shoes, and easy to set up an umbrella and towel. Compared to pebble or mixed-surface beaches, they suit families with young children, anyone with mobility considerations, and visitors who prefer to swim from shore rather than off rocks.
Below are the sandy-classified beaches we've verified in Chalkidiki. Surface type is one of the most-asked questions before booking, so we keep this filter strict: only beaches whose primary surface is sand are included — mixed sand-and-pebble beaches appear under a separate filter. See the full beach inventory for Chalkidiki for the complete list across all surface types.
Showing #1 – #10 of 21 ranked beaches
Best for: soft sand underfoot, calm shallow water, organized setup, family-friendly
Flogita is a coastal resort village on the western side of Chalkidiki, overlooking the Thermaic Gulf. Its beach is about 1 km long, sandy, with clear water and a gently sloping seabed. The beach is described as a “fully organized beach” in multiple sources.
Best for: soft sand underfoot, calm shallow water, organized setup, family-friendly
Gerakini (Yerakini) is a coastal village on the Chalkidiki peninsula, acting as the port for nearby Polygyros. Its beach (Paralia Gerakini) lies on the Toroneos gulf, along the road to Nikiti. The beach is described as vast and well organized, catering to tourists and local visitors.
Best for: soft sand underfoot, calm shallow water, organized setup, family-friendly
Kriopigi is a coastal village on the the Kassandra peninsula. Its beach is often described as a “long” beach with clear water, golden sand (or sand/pebble mix), and relatively well maintained. Kriopigi’s setting is partly backed by pine forest and greenery which gives natural shade.
Best for: soft sand underfoot, calm shallow water, organized setup, family-friendly
Lagomandra Beach lies on the eastern coast of Sithonia, not far from Neos Marmaras (about 6 km). The beach is known for its natural beauty: pine tree shade at the back, sand / soft shoreline, and generally calm, inviting waters.
Best for: soft sand underfoot, calm shallow water, organized setup, family-friendly
Metamorfosi is a village on the Sithonia peninsula, surrounded by forest and coastline. Its beach (Metamorfosi Beach) is known for being Blue Flag and decently organized, with golden sand, clear waters, and a calm atmosphere. The coastline here is not extremely dramatic — it’s more gentle and pleasant — making it…
Best for: soft sand underfoot, calm shallow water, organized setup, family-friendly
Nea Moudania’s beach stretches for about 2 km along the town and continues toward the beach of Dionysiou. It is mostly sandy, has shallow waters (gently sloping seabed), and is considered one of the more organized beaches in the region. The shoreline is backed by the town’s promenade, cafés, tavernas, and services,…
Best for: soft sand underfoot, calm shallow water, organized setup, family-friendly
Polychrono is a coastal village between Kriopigi and Hanioti on the Kassandra peninsula. Its beach is one of the longest in Halkidiki (about 7 km) and is well organized, backed by pine forest, village amenities and a lively village strip.
Best for: soft sand underfoot, calm shallow water, organized setup, family-friendly
Psakoudia is a sandy, relatively long and wide beach on the isthmus between the Kassandra and Sithonia peninsulas (the “middle leg” connection). The beach is generally calm, gently sloping, and has been awarded Blue Flag status in many years for its cleanliness and services.
Best for: soft sand underfoot, calm shallow water, organized setup, family-friendly
Sarti Beach is one of the longest and most famous beaches in Sithonia, stretching about 3 km along the village front. It faces the Gulf with views across to Mount Athos, which is often a visual highlight.
Best for: soft sand underfoot, calm shallow water, organized setup, family-friendly
Toroni is a long sandy beach (over 2 km) in front of the village of Toroni, located along the western side of the Toroneos Gulf, between Tristinika and Porto Koufo. The beach blends organized and “free” zones, allowing both serviced and more natural stretches.
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