Thessaloniki offers paved promenade for a lovely walk by the sea of Thermaikos but with no access to swimming beaches.
For the swimmers among you, the easiest way to enjoy a clean breach you will need to catch a ride:
The closest beaches are at Peraia (30 minutes drive).
Or at Epanomy (45 minutes drive).
Both are on the city’s east side, located after the airport.
You can enjoy lovely taverns serving meze at the beach’s tables at Peraia.
And at Epanomi beach, you will find beach bars, coffee places,
and wild nature.

And to avoid the traffic jam,
It is better to go before the rush hours (09:00) and come back before evening or after 22:30.

Nevertheless, there are solutions for every problem,
To avoid the crowded beaches, we recommend exploring by car for less crowded places because, eventually, everyone returns to the place he knows.

And to avoid the traffic jam,
it is better to go before the rush hours (09:00) and come back before evening or after 22:30.

Don’t forget your sun-screen!

Peraia beach

Multiple beaches of Halkidiki