Armenistis is a beach located approximately halfway between Sarti and Vourvourou. More than deserving of the Blue Flag, this beach will leave you breathless with its perfection.
Brief overview of the beach:
- Location: between Sarti and Vourvourou, Sithonia
- Beach: nearly 1 km long, wide, fine sand on the shore and in the water
- Sea: turquoise and clear, combination of shallows and deeper waters
- Facilities: campsite, bars, restaurants, water sports, showers, toilets
- Atmosphere: well-kept, lively but not overcrowded due to its size
- Access: entrance fee, limited parking during the season
- Special: natural shade of pine trees and view of Mount Athos
Detailed description:
Stretching almost a kilometer in length, with a gentle semicircular shape, wide enough for a football field, turquoise sea color, fine sand in the water and on the shore, and pine trees in the background, it epitomizes a Mediterranean beach. An added bonus is the splendid and direct view of Mount Athos.
Armenistis features a well-equipped campsite with all the necessary amenities, and the beach itself is organized to a high standard.
There is an entrance fee to the beach. Near the entrance point, there is not enough parking space, especially during the season, so it is best to leave your car at the campsite entrance barrier. At the mentioned point, you are obliged to pay the entrance fee.
For the 2023 season, the entrance to the camp costs 6€ for adults and 3.5€ for children, and for that price, you do not receive a sunbed or umbrella, just the entrance to the beach.
If you wish you can pay 7.5€ for an adult and 4.5€ for a child, and this price includes one drink (coffee or juice).
During the off-season, after September 10, the entrance to the camp costs 4€ for adults and 2.5€ for children, and if you want a ticket that includes a drink, you will need to set aside 5.5€ for an adult and 3.5€ for a child.
Sunbeds and umbrellas can be rented at the beach bar, during the season, for the first three rows, at a price of 20€ for a set of two sunbeds with an umbrella, each additional sunbed is 10€, or 12€ for a set in the other rows and 6€ for an additional sunbed, while during the off-season a set of two sunbeds with an umbrella costs 12€ and each additional sunbed is 6€.
If you visit the beach for less than two hours, you are not obligated to purchase a ticket. Given the diverse experiences of visitors to this beach and the fact that you can enter the beach through the same entrance without paying, we have the impression that there is no strict rule.
If you want a completely free entrance, you can walk about 500 meters past the campsite and reach the northern part of the beach, where there is no barrier or gate, and choose your spot on the beach.
What you can find on the beach:
- The campsite is well-organized and offers visitors and guests a mini-market, several cafes and restaurants, a fast food kiosk, and even beach equipment stores.
- All facilities are nestled in deep shade and greenery.
- On the beach itself, there are organized water sports, a beach volleyball court, various climbing structures and a playground for children, medical assistance if needed, a bar with great music, sunbeds and umbrellas.
- The beach has multiple showers, changing cabins, and toilets. The northern part (right side) of the beach is available to everyone with their own equipment.
- Even when the season is at its peak, the crowds on the beach are not overwhelming because the beach is truly spacious, wide, and long. Sometimes on weekends, it can get quite crowded, so if possible, it is better to avoid this beach during those times.
- The water is always clean and turquoise. In some parts of the beach, there are shallows for children, while other areas have slightly faster depths.
- At the campsite entrance, there is a small parking lot, unfortunately not sufficient for all visitor cars, so during the season, there is a kilometer-long line of parked cars along the main road.
