The beach is located on the western side of Sithonia, in a wooded area that still hides numerous smaller and larger coves less known to tourists. This gives it a special charm, especially if you are not fans of popular and fancy beaches.
In the hinterland of the beach, there is a large parking area partially shaded.
Briefly about the beach:
- For peace, snorkeling, and natural shade: a hidden cove with a relaxed atmosphere
- Location: western coast of Sithonia, near Poseidon Hotel
- Beach: sandy shore, rocky entrance in most parts
- Sea: clean and rich in marine life
- Facilities: beach bar, restaurant, sunbeds, natural shade
- Atmosphere: relaxed, not too crowded, Latin vibe
- Access: asphalt + coastal road, parking nearby
- Special: excellent for snorkeling and lovers of more secluded beaches
How to get to this beach?
- When you leave Neos Marmaras, five kilometers after Porto Karas turn right at the signs for Camping Areti and Hotel Saint George.
- Follow that road all the way to the sea, then turn left and after a 3km drive along the sea and through a picturesque landscape, you will reach the beach in front of Poseidon Hotel, immediately followed by Stiladario Beach, also known as Las Bandidas, because of the bar and restaurant of the same name located there.
Description of the beach bar:
- The Las Bandidas Beach Bar offers its visitors reed umbrellas and sunbeds.
- The sunbeds are placed at a sufficient distance from each other, allowing for more privacy and space than in other beach bars in Sithonia.
- The music is relaxing, slow, and not too loud.
- The bar is known for its Latin festivals held four times a year, as well as evening parties.
- The entire ambiance is in a Latin style and very pleasant.
- In addition to drinks, the bar also offers food, so bringing any food or drinks from outside is strictly prohibited.
- In addition to coffee and cocktails, they offer sandwiches, seafood specialties, spaghetti, pizza, and more.
- The owners emphasize that the fruits and vegetables they use are organic and grown in their garden.
The owners and staff of the bar have been mostly rated as unfriendly by visitors. We do not have such an experience, but we cannot say that we were thrilled by their attitude towards guests, nor the food, but everything was within acceptable limits.
If you adhere to their conditions, which include not bringing any food or drinks from outside to the bar and sunbeds, you are guaranteed relaxation on this beach.
Free part of the beach:
- If you have your own beach equipment, there is enough space on both sides of the bar to set up towels and umbrellas, and there is also plenty of natural shade.
- The access to the water in this free part of the beach is rocky and rough, while the entrance in front of the bar is cleared of rocks.
- Otherwise, the entire length of the beach is sandy on the shore, with some rocks in the water.
- In the undeveloped part of the beach, there are two sandy paths (on the left side) between the rocks that lead to the sand.
- In the undeveloped part of the beach, there is a strip of several rows of pine trees that provide deep shade. The water in this area is rich in marine life, so snorkeling can be very interesting.
All in all, we recommend this beach to swimmers, lovers of more secluded beaches, natural shade, snorkeling, and relaxation without crowds. Not ideal for young children.
In the immediate vicinity of this beach, there are several similar completely undeveloped and wild coves that you can visit in the same day, and the famous fish tavern Panos is also nearby.
