Neos Marmaras is located in the very middle of the western side of Sithonia, 767km from Belgrade. Charmingly spread over three surrounding hills, this town is the center of events in Sithonia, where everyone can find something to their liking, whether it be entertainment, gastronomy, luxury, or beaches…
About of Neos Marmaras:
- For all types of travelers: families, couples, and lovers of active holidays
- Location: western coast of Sithonia
- Beaches: town beach, Paradisos, and numerous beaches in the vicinity
- Facilities: a wide selection of accommodation, restaurants, shops, and nightlife
- Particularly noteworthy: an excellent base for exploring Sithonia
Detailed Description:
Neos Marmaras was founded by refugees from the Turkish island of Marmaras near Istanbul. Until the 1970s, the main economic activity was agriculture, but with the opening of the luxurious complex Porto Carras, many turned to a new opportunity - tourism.
Today, Neos Marmaras offers a truly wide range of excellent accommodation - from super luxurious to more economical options, both within the city and in the surrounding area. The same applies to food supplies because here you have several supermarkets and smaller shops. Lidl in Neos Marmaras closed in 2022, so if you are heading to Sithonia and some products from here are important to you, make sure to shop in Nikiti.
The choice of taverns, restaurants, cafes, pastry shops, and fast food spots is almost unlimited.
As Neos Marmaras is very popular among Serbian tourists, besides encountering many of our people, don’t be surprised if a waiter or shopkeeper serves you in Serbian.
The town has that charm of a true seaside place (not to mention a Dalmatian touch :-)). There are taverns and a seaside promenade, a marina always full of yachts, boats, and small vessels, and the town is full of flowers longing for plenty of sunshine, which is why they thrive only in such places.
Due to its hilly terrain, Neos Marmaras is cascaded in such a way that from the shore, there is a splendid view of houses in clean colors.
Beaches around Neos Marmaras:
The town beach is a typical town beach, with all its flaws and advantages, but it is certainly above average when it comes to town beaches, at least in our opinion.
It is sandy, with a shallow and gradual depth and natural shade. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants on it, as well as plenty of space for visitors with their own equipment.
Perhaps the biggest drawback is that it is located at the southernmost part of the town, so tourists staying in the north have quite a walk to get there. To the north is Paradisos beach, which is also beautiful and sandy, with less crowding than the town beach, so depending on the location of your accommodation, you can choose where to swim.
What to visit in the vicinity?
Nevertheless, the best option is to come here by car or rent some means of transportation and visit a truly large number of beaches in the vicinity, the luxurious Porto Carras, and why not the rest of the peninsula.
In the immediate vicinity, you can find Kohi beach (trendy and quite expensive), the super popular Lagomandra, the kilometer-long and unusual Elia, easily accessible Paradisos, as well as many small beaches or hidden coves.
A little south of Neos Marmaras is the island of Kelifos, which when viewed from the shore looks like a turtle. An inspiration for numerous photographs, especially in the evening hours when you get the impression that a huge, calm, and old turtle is slowly sailing towards the open sea :-)
Neos Marmaras is definitely one of the best destinations in Sithonia, whether as a base for further exploration or as the only location for those who prefer a more static holiday. You will be delighted!
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