Sarti is the most popular and visited tourist destination on the Sithonia peninsula, in Halkidiki. Upon approaching Sarti itself, you will be enchanted by the view of Mount Athos and its kilometers-long beach with crystal clear and transparent, turquoise water.

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Sarti: Quick Guide

• Beach: kilometer-long, sandy, with turquoise water and Blue Flag.
• Structure: three parts - Old Town (center), New Sarti (quieter), and Sarti Beach (spacious).
• Ideal for: families with children (shallow waters) and young people (nightlife and bars).
• Top excursion: a cruise around Mount Athos with a direct view of Athos from the town.
• Great base for visiting the most beautiful beaches: Orange, Platanitsi, Armenistis…
• Supply: Well-equipped markets in the town; Lidl in Nikiti (45km)
• Note: Frequent occurrence of wind and waves on the town beach.

Content and location of the place

The town itself is full of villas and private rooms for rent, taverns, restaurants, souvenir shops, and other amenities for tourists. The long seafront promenade is full of taverns, cafes, and bars with comfortable armchairs for enjoying the sea view.

It is 140km away from Thessaloniki and is located on the eastern coast of Sithonia, between Vourvourou and Sikia.

Old Town, New Sarti, and Sarti Beach

The town is divided into three parts: old Sarti, new Sarti, and Sarti Beach.

• In old Sarti, most of the amenities are concentrated, there is a church, a small square surrounded by shops, restaurants, souvenir shops, pastry shops… Old Sarti is now connected to the new part, making the transition from one to the other imperceptible.
• New Sarti and Sarti beach are the best parts for families with small children.
• New Sarti is a bit quieter and more suitable for those seeking peace during the night and day, while still having all amenities within easy reach.
• Sarti Beach is at the end of the bay, about 2km away from old Sarti, and is perfect for those who want to be close to all the action in Sarti but away from the noise and crowds. A leisurely walk along the coast for about 10 minutes from Sarti Beach will take you to the old town.

Beach in Sarti and the most beautiful coves nearby

One of the reasons for the place’s popularity is precisely the beach that holds the Blue Flag. The beach is always clean, well-maintained, with the finest sand on the shore and in the water, with a long shallow area in some parts, making it excellent for families with young children.

In addition to the town beach, which has been voted one of the ten most beautiful town beaches in Greece in some surveys, there are other beaches near Sarti that are among the most beautiful in Sithonia and Halkidiki in general. These include

• Orange and Kavourotripes described as “heaven on earth” and a MUST SEE, then
• Platanitsi,
• Achlada,
• Armenistis…

Next to Sarti is Ahlada, which can be a great alternative on days when the sea on the town beach is rough. On the other side of the town beach is the beautiful Platania, a small sandy beach, always uncrowded.

If you enjoy exploring and visiting wild coves, the surroundings of Sarti, and Sithonia in general, will provide you with endless enjoyment in discovering new places for swimming and relaxation.

Excursions and evening atmosphere

In Sarti, there are various tours to visit interesting places in Sarti and its surroundings, and the most popular one is certainly the cruise around Mount Athos by boat.

• This excursion gives you the opportunity to get a little closer to the mysterious world and life on Mount Athos, a combination of wilderness and peaceful monastic life.

With the gradual sunset, a new life awakens in Sarti, cafes and restaurants on the square and promenade slowly come to life, lights are turned on and candles are lit on romantic tables along the coast, music plays, young people gather eager for fun, street vendors display their goods, the scent of fish and traditional Greek dishes from taverns fills the air, all accompanied by the smell of the sea making you feel completely relaxed and carefree, far from your worries and problems.

Supply and practical tips

In new Sarti, there is a large supermarket on the main road with decent prices, and when you arrive in Sarti, in Nikiti there are Lidl and Masoutis stores, so it’s not a bad idea to stop there on your arrival.

If you want to vacation in a beautiful place with a nice beach, suitable for families with children but also for young people because it offers nightlife, the resort of Sarti can be more than a good choice.

• P.S. The most significant downside of Sarti is the wind that occasionally blows and creates waves. Waves and wind are indeed more common than in other places, but not every day and in our opinion, they can only spoil your vacation if you planned to swim on the town beach every day.
• The first aid when there are waves on the city beach in Sarti is Achlada beach.
• If you are exploring Sithonia, which is an absolute recommendation, then the occasional waves should not be an obstacle to having a great time in Sarti.
• Check out the most beautiful beaches near Sarti that you can visit.

Historical overview

The history of Sarti dates back to the 7th century BC, and during the Byzantine period, the place belonged to the Monastery of Hiropotamos on Mount Athos. It suffered several times from pirate attacks, and in 1922, in a major population exchange, it was settled by Greek refugees from Turkey, and from then on, its intensive development began. It is a small town with a total of 900 inhabitants, but this number increases twentyfold during the season.

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