A guide to the beaches of Nea Kalikratia: From the spacious city coast to the famous Sahara and Mikonjatika. Discover the best bars, playgrounds for children, and free parking.

Briefly about the beaches of Nea Kalikratia:

• City beach: Wide, sandy, and fully equipped (showers, cabins, sports courts).
• Sahara beach: One of the largest in Greece, with sand and a long shallow area, ideal for families.
• Mikonjatika: Nestled in greenery, with a children’s pool and a relaxed atmosphere.
• Vergijas beach: A quieter, pebbly option for those seeking to escape the crowds.
• Equipment: Sunbeds are mostly provided with a drink, with plenty of space for personal equipment.

City beach in Nea Kalikratia: The center of summer events

Nea Kalikratia has a long and wide sandy beach. It is excellently arranged, with plenty of bars offering sunbeds and umbrellas with drinks. Many tourists spend the entire summer exclusively on the city beach, as it is quite decent and spacious.

• It has bars, but also
• enough space for personal equipment,
• showers, and
• changing cabins,
• as well as beach volleyball nets.

In the vicinity of Nea Kalikratia, there are several organized beaches you can visit, and this region has many hidden coves you can explore on your own.

Mikonjatika: Pool and greenery

South of Nea Kalikratia, about 3km from the center, is Mikonjatika beach where there used to be a mini water park within the Capo Shape bar. The water park is closed, and now only a large and beautiful pool is operational, while the water slides are not in use. The bar is now called Corona. Although not fully functional, this bar and pool are still very pleasant to stay at, as they are nicely nestled in greenery. Entrance to the pool is charged per person, and the pool also has a children’s section. Sunbeds and umbrellas are provided on the beach with a drink.

Between the Corona bar and the next bar named Aloha, which is our favorite, there is a taverna and a small playground for children. Aloha is a lovely bar, completely surrounded by evergreen trees. It is perfect for enjoying your favorite book with light music.

There are several other bars on Mikonjatika beach. Most of them are half-empty during weekdays, while they are crowded on weekends due to the arrival of people from Thessaloniki.

Apart from bars, this beach also offers plenty of space for all visitors who have their own equipment.

Between Mikonjatika and Nea Kalikratia, below the high cliffs, there are several beautiful, wild coves.

Sahara beach: Turquoise paradise and view of Mount Olympus

4km north, towards Nea Iraklia, there is a very long and wide beach, mostly known as Sahara, named after the beach bar. In addition to Sahara, there are several other bars on the beach such as Exotic and La Roca, but we would primarily recommend Sahara, followed by Yolo and Sunshine. If you are vacationing in Nea Kalikratia or Nea Iraklia to which this beach belongs, be sure to visit Sahara, you will be thrilled. It is one of the largest bars in Greece.

This beach is mostly visited by people from Thessaloniki, usually during weekends. Tourists from other places have only recently started coming, especially during peak season.

• The beach is extremely spacious, with fine sand and clear water.
• The sea is shallow and perfect for children.
• There is hardly ever a crowd (except on weekends in July and August), and
• there is a huge parking area where you can park your car for free.

If you have decided to spend your vacation in Nea Kalikratia, and you want to escape the crowds on the city beach, this beach is an excellent choice just a few minutes’ drive from Nea Kalikratia.

Facilities for families and athletes

In the Sahara bar, there is a well-kept, spacious, and clean playground for children, making it a great choice for families with young children. From this beach, besides towards the horizon, you also get a beautiful view of Mount Olympus, as well as stunning sunsets. On the beach, there are

• showers,
• changing cabins,
• beach volleyball nets,
• a small football field,
• water sports,
• a footpath, and
• beach wheelchairs for people with disabilities, as well as
• plenty of space for all visitors with their own equipment.

Sunbeds and umbrellas are provided with a drink, and the luxurious canopies have a minimum consumption requirement (30e per person).

Vergijas beach: Peace under the rocks

Vergijas beach is about 3km away from Nea Kalikratia and is a beautiful, pebbly beach. One part belongs to the Room Nine bar, while the other is free for visitors with their own equipment. It is ideal for enjoying without crowds, and its high rock and hill give it a special charm.

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Watch the video from Sahara beach.