Nea Flogita and Nea Plagia are located just a half-hour drive from Thessaloniki, and belong to Halkidiki. These two places are connected, with Nea Flogita being slightly larger, more beautiful, and more popular.
About of Nea Flogita and Nea Plagia:
- For a peaceful family vacation: ideal for children, with playgrounds, beach sports, and calm sea
- Location: approximately 30 minutes from Thessaloniki, Halkidiki
- Beach: long sandy beach with fine sand, shallow waters, and gradual depth
- Facilities: cafes, taverns, restaurants, pizzerias, souvenir shops, and markets
- Noteworthy: a long seaside promenade with palm trees, parks, and natural shade
Detailed description:
Due to the proximity to Thessaloniki, there are not many accommodation facilities and hotels in these places, as a large number of properties and villas are privately owned by residents of Thessaloniki who spend their weekends here during the summer. For this reason, apart from weekends, there are no crowds, so the several kilometers long beach is always available to tourists for peaceful and relaxed enjoyment.
There are plenty of souvenir shops and boutiques, as well as a large number of cafes with well-kept gardens, restaurants, taverns, pizzerias, fast food restaurants, and pastry shops.
Both places are well maintained, with a long beach and an endless palm tree promenade in the background, a paved promenade, and beautiful parks. The promenade connecting them is several kilometers long and is ideal for those who enjoy long walks or bike rides. Along the coast, you will find large and well-maintained parks full of greenery, as well as playgrounds for children.
Nea Flogita and Nea Plagia do not have a vibrant nightlife, so they are primarily attractive to families with young children and those eager for a true retreat.
What is the beach like in Nea Flogita and Nea Plagia?
What distinguishes Nea Flogita and Nea Plagia is the wide sandy beach, with fine sand or pebbles in the water and on the shore, with gradual depth and a long shallow area ideal for young children. The beach is well-maintained and clean, with transparent water. Sun loungers and umbrellas are provided free of charge with a drink or coffee order. Of course, you can also set up your own towel if you prefer.
There are organized water sports on the beach, as well as courts for beach sports.
In some parts of the beach’s hinterland, there is deep shade under the tree canopies where you can retreat during the hottest summer days.
Are there shops and supermarkets in Nea Flogita and Plagia?
Both places have pharmacies, bakeries, butchers, and various shops. The best and most affordable for supplies are the Arvanitidis supermarket at the entrance to Nea Plagia and Lidl and Carrefour near Nea Moudania.
Right by the sea, at the beginning of Nea Flogita, there is a green market with always fresh fruits and vegetables, open every day until midnight.
What to visit?
Nea Flogita and Nea Plagia are in an excellent location as they are close to Thessaloniki, which is ideal for sightseeing and shopping, close to the WaterLand aqua park, as well as Sithonia and Kassandra.
If you enjoy exploring, you can visit the wild beaches near these places, as well as the Petralona Cave at the foot of the mountain.
