Pefkohori is the most popular tourist destination on Kassandra and a place with the longest tradition in tourism. It is located on the eastern coast, a little over 700km from Belgrade.

About Pefkohori:

• For an active vacation: the most popular and lively resort on Kassandra with a long tourist tradition
• Location: eastern coast of Kassandra, Halkidiki (about 700 km from Belgrade)
• Beach: long sandy-pebbly beach with gradual depth and clear water
• Facilities: shops, supermarkets, taverns, cafes, restaurants, bakeries, and souvenir shops
• Special: long promenade by the sea and vibrant nightlife with clubs and bars
• For the young: rich nightlife and clubs that stay open until morning
• For families: amusement park, markets, and a wide choice of food and services
• Nearby: Hanioti (4 km), Polichrono (8 km), Kallithea (19 km), Afytos (22 km)

Detailed description:

Its name means “a place with a lot of pine forest”, which unfortunately suffered a lot in the recent fire. Above the main road is the old Pefkohori where most locals live.

It is characterized by narrow streets, and it is worth visiting the old square which with its appearance and atmosphere takes you back to past times. The larger (touristic) part of the new Pefkohori is located below the main road, although the town is rapidly expanding upwards. This part of Pefkohori has two large parallel streets, one being the main road, and the other is a seaside promenade.

The main street, actually the main road passing through Pefkohori, is lined with shops, souvenir shops, bakeries, and various agencies.

Cafes mostly close slightly after midnight, and then young people go to several nightclubs that stay open all night. For our tourists, the most famous nightclub is Bombo. Popular nightclubs are mostly located in the northern part of the town.

Pefkohori has several private clinics that accept insurance from Serbia. There are also pharmacies, car rental agencies, post office, an amusement park for the youngest, fruit and vegetable stalls with always fresh produce, well-stocked supermarkets, and shops that offer service cooking. The price of a gyro is around 2.5e depending on the kiosk, and the most famous pizzeria is Kapri, located on the main street (on the main road) and known for its affordable prices.

There are many small markets in the town, and at the entrance to the town, there are two large supermarkets, Sklavenitis (formerly Marinopoulos) and Masoutis.

What is the beach like in Pefkohori?

The beach is very long and mostly narrow, while slightly wider on the edges. It is mostly with fine gravel, the water is clean, and the depth is gradual.

Pefkohori is very crowded, so during the peak season, there are large crowds on the town beach, as well as on the promenade which is full of restaurants, taverns, bars, and shops, as well as tourists. Sunbeds are charged in almost all bars based on either sunbed or minimum consumption, and there is also free space for visitors with their own equipment.

In the bar at the end of the promenade in Pefkohori, in front of Tridente Mare, a fantastic bar, the minimum consumption is 10 euros per person and sunbeds are not charged separately.

Despite the crowds, the water is generally clean and transparent, without seaweed and jellyfish. The far right part of the beach also has some natural shade.

What to visit?

On the main road, there is a bus stop from where you can take a bus to visit other places in Kassandra, and through local tourist agencies, you can go on excursions to Sithonia, the island of Kelifos, Mount Athos, or the most beautiful beaches in Kassandra, either by boat or bus. You can also visit the most beautiful beach in the region, Xenia (Chrousso).

If you have come to Kassandra by your own transport, then be sure to visit Kallithea (19km) which, besides being the center for nightlife in Kassandra, also has a fantastic town beach with beautiful sea and very fine sand. For a change, in the evening, you can also visit the lovely Hanioti (4km) or Polichrono (8km). We recommend you to visit Afitos, the most authentic place in Kassandra located 22km from Pefkohori. You can visit Afitos on the same day as Kallithea, as they are very close. If you wish, you can also visit Thessaloniki (112km) which is great for shopping as well as entertainment (Waterland waterpark, planetarium).

Pefkohori offers all the opportunities for a fulfilling holiday, even for the most demanding tourists. The only downside is the narrow and mostly overcrowded beach. Overall, it is a good choice for those who love very lively places, always bustling promenade, crowded beach, restaurants, and cafe gardens, a variety of everything, and should be avoided if you are looking for a peaceful holiday in a fishing village and relaxation on less crowded beaches.

Check out the accommodation options in Pefkohori HERE.