Polychrono is located on the eastern coast of the Kassandra peninsula, about 95 km from Thessaloniki and around 700 km from Belgrade.
About of Polihrono:
- For family vacation: a quieter and increasingly popular resort on Kassandra
- Location: eastern coast of Kassandra, Halkidiki (about 95 km from Thessaloniki)
- Beach: long sandy beach with coarse sand and gradual depth, suitable for children
- Facilities: restaurants, taverns, cafes, supermarkets, bakeries, and souvenir shops
- Special: seaside promenade that closes to traffic in the evening and becomes a lively area
- Nearby: Hanioti (4 km), Pefkohori (8 km), Kalithea (10 km), Xenia beach (15 km)
- Advantages: long beach, clear sea, and good connection to surrounding areas
Detailed description:
Polihrono has become increasingly popular in recent years and is rapidly developing. However, it still offers a quieter alternative to Pefkohori and Hanioti, as it is slightly smaller than them.
The street along the beach is filled with shops, restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops. It closes to traffic from 19:00 until after midnight and during that time, it turns into a very popular and lively seaside promenade.
Restaurants and taverns with outdoor seating offer a variety of delicious dishes and seafood specialties, while cafes with a romantic atmosphere provide a wide selection of drinks and cocktails.
In Polihrono, you will find private clinics that accept most insurances from Serbia, pharmacies, post office, supermarkets, bakeries, fast food kiosks, pizzerias, and car rental agencies. In short, everything you need for a fulfilling family vacation.
Apart from a few cafes open in the evening, there are no other options for nightlife, making Polihrono ideal for families with children and couples seeking a peaceful holiday. However, Kalithea (10 km), which is the nightlife hub of Kassandra and attracts visitors from Thessaloniki due to its popular nightclubs, offers nightlife options for young people staying in Polihrono.
If your accommodation does not provide parking for guests, know that Polihrono has two larger parking lots in the center, one organized and one disorganized.
The nearest hospital is in Polygyros (60 km), and the health center is in Nea Moudania (36 km).
What is the beach like in Polihrono?
The beach in Polihrono is long and predominantly sandy, with coarse sand. The only area with rocks is the right side of the beach facing the sea.
The beach is organized, with plenty of umbrellas and sunbeds, but also plenty of space for visitors with their own equipment. The sea is clean and transparent, with a gradual depth, making Polihrono an excellent choice for families with children.
In Kassandra (15 km) lies the famous beach Xenia, which you can visit.
What to visit?
If you crave a change for evening or daytime outings, interesting places in Kassandra are very close by. Beautiful Hanioti (4 km), Pefkohori (8 km), and Kalithea with one of the most beautiful beaches in Kassandra (10 km). You can reach all of these places, as well as Xenia beach, by local buses. In Polihrono, you can also book excursions offered by local tourist agencies.
All in all, Polihrono is a peaceful resort whose greatest advantage is its long sandy beach with very clear water, free of algae, jellyfish, and sea urchins, as well as its proximity to beautiful beaches and popular locations.
