Agia Triada may not be the most picturesque option but it is the nearest to the city – perfect for a quick getaway with a range of restaurants and bars lining the sandy stretch you can reach Agia Triada within 30 minutes you can hop on the 72 OASTH (city) bus from the bus station at IKEA is the beach in the coastal town of Angelochori Although there are not as many nearby amenities as the Riviera Beach Bar is a one-stop shop for all your beach day needs provided you order something from the menu which is reasonably priced and features both Greek and international dishes Angelochori is a 35- to 40-minute drive from Thessaloniki by car or about 90 minutes via the 72A city bus from IKEA Situated near the town of Epanomi, Potamos Beach is the gateway to the Thermaic Gulf and the Aegean. By virtue of the beach’s position on the open sea, the waters at Potamos are stunningly clear; in addition, the beach’s southwestern aspect reveals a breathtaking view of Mount Olympus over the horizon Potamos is particularly popular among city-dwellers during the weekends Potamos is only 40 minutes away from the city by car there is also a summer bus line (70) that connects the centre of Thessaloniki directly with the beach from 1 July Moving southeastward, towards the Halkidiki peninsulas you’ll find the wide Nea Kallikrateia beach The bustling town and its golden sandy beach are particularly popular among local families with many Thessalonikians choosing the area for their seaside holiday homes The beach was awarded a Blue Flag in 2017 and is fully equipped bars and water sports facilities lining the shore Nea Kallikrateia is a 40-minute drive by car from Thessaloniki which leaves approximately every 45 minutes from Thessaloniki’s KTEL Halkidiki bus station It is practically impossible to separate the Flogita and Nea Plagia beaches which lie right next to each other a short distance from the entrance to the first of Halkidiki’s peninsulas They have Blue Flag status and are well organised bars and full access for visitors with limited mobility The beaches are lined with parks and green space making them ideal for families with children Flogita and Nea Plagia are around 45 minutes away from Thessaloniki by car and are also accessible via the KTEL (intercity) bus Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Perched along a 7km (4mi) stretch of white sand Sani is one of the most stylish beaches to be found within an hour of Thessaloniki and is known for its chic restaurants and boutiques here you will find an awe-inspiring combination of luxury and natural beauty with unparalleled views of the Aegean and Mt Olympus don’t hesitate to visit the beautiful beach resort nearby for a spa day Sani Beach is an hour away from Thessaloniki by car Known for its popular harvest festival in early September Agios Mamas is a quaint village with a wide sandy beach and shallow clear waters overlooking the Toroneos Gulf between the first and second peninsulas of Halkidiki Agios Mamas is exceedingly popular among Thessalonikians and the nearby ancient Olynthus archaeological site is definitely worth a visit You’ll find artefacts from the Neolithic Period on display as well as the oldest Bronze Age cemetery found in the region Whether you like lively beach bars or are looking for some seaside solitude sandy beach sits beneath a charming village of the same name and offers views of the Toroneos Gulf and Sithonia (the second leg of Halkidiki) Afytos Beach is an hour’s drive by car from Thessaloniki and can also be accessed by bus from Thessaloniki’s KTEL Halkidiki bus station Though Halkidiki is far and away the most popular choice for a day at the beach from Thessaloniki, travel in the other direction (westward) to discover a host of other idyllic spots. Resting on the foot of Mt Olympus Plaka Beach is arguably the area’s best-kept secret this pebbly stretch is perfect for combining a summer day trip to the sea and the legendary mountain Plaka is situated 90km (56mi) southwest of Thessaloniki and can be reached within an hour by car while the nearby Enipeas River canyon offers another enticing option for hiking enthusiasts Athens-based writer with a passion for learning Guides & Tips This Is Europe's Ultimate Road Trip See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Summer Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in December See & Do Lesser-Known Summer Destinations to Visit in Europe Guides & Tips The Best Places to Travel in August See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in September See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Autumn See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in October See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Spring See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in July Guides & Tips Beat the Crowds with these Alternative Summer Destinations Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in November US: +1 (678) 967 4965 | UK: +44 (0)1630 35000 tripssupport@theculturetrip.com © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission Science of the Total EnvironmentCitation Excerpt :Statistical analysis and machine-learning algorithms have been actively applied to examine groundwater information to characterize the hydrogeochemical processes associated with the NORMs Linear correlation and factor analysis have been used to characterize the behaviors of NORMs (Cho and Choo machine-learning algorithms were developed to understand the behavior of NORMs Science of the Total EnvironmentCitation Excerpt :As shown in Fig the U removal percentage increased significantly with the increase of adsorbent dosage (m/V < 0.4 g/L) while it increased slowly and even unchanged at m/V > 0.4 g/L which was attributed to the aggregation of the adsorbents when the dosage was too high thereby reducing the availability of the adsorbents (Li et al. 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The Feast of the Holy Epiphany was celebrated in a joyful atmosphere in the Hypsomatheia district of Constantinople a Divine Liturgy was held in the magnificent Holy Church of Sts officiated by Metropolitan Maximos of Sylivria leading a group of pilgrims from Nea Kallikrateia in Halkidiki other officials and faithful from Constantinople and Thessaloniki the blessing of the waters and the immersion of the Holy Cross took place at the port in front of the Gate of the Rose (Narlı Kapı) The Holy Cross was recovered from the sea by Mr The Community expressed its heartfelt thanks to Mr Theodore of Vlanga for the excellent organization of the whole ceremony The Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate approved on October 4th the canonization of Eldress Sophia Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew traveled by air to Antalya the Patriarchate of Jerusalem solemnly celebrated the Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women... 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