News - Sithonia - Visit Sithonia Greece https://visitsithonia.com/news/ Sithonia peninsula in Halkidiki - Greece is the place to visit if you want to experience the perfection of sandy beaches, the joy of turquoise sea, the excitement of ancient history as well as the magnificent taste of well-known Greek food. Mon, 19 May 2025 15:28:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 New Law on Campers in Greece 2025: What’s Now Forbidden in Sithonia Too https://visitsithonia.com/news/new-camper-law-greece-2025-sithonia/ https://visitsithonia.com/news/new-camper-law-greece-2025-sithonia/#comments Mon, 19 May 2025 15:28:38 +0000 https://visitsithonia.com/?p=55524 If you’re planning to visit Sithonia or other parts of Greece this summer with a camper, caravan, or van, it’s essential to be aware of a new law that significantly affects overnight parking and camping. As of April 2025, Greek authorities have introduced stricter regulations that prohibit overnight stays inside vehicles in public or natural […]

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]]> https://visitsithonia.com/news/new-camper-law-greece-2025-sithonia/feed/ 1 Greece Ranks 2nd Worldwide in 2025 Blue Flags, with Halkidiki Leading in Greece https://visitsithonia.com/news/halkidiki-blue-flags-2025/ https://visitsithonia.com/news/halkidiki-blue-flags-2025/#respond Sun, 18 May 2025 23:10:52 +0000 https://visitsithonia.com/?p=55512 Greece has once again ranked second in the world (Spain ranked first) in the world’s prestigious Blue Flag Programme for 2025, with a staggering 623 blue flag beaches, along with 18 blue flag marinas and 14 blue flag sustainable tourist boats. Of 52 participating countries, Greece holds 15% of the world’s total number of blue […]

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]]> https://visitsithonia.com/news/halkidiki-blue-flags-2025/feed/ 0 1st Sithonia Trail Run 2025 – Trail Running Event in Halkidiki, Greece https://visitsithonia.com/news/sithonia-trail-run-2025/ https://visitsithonia.com/news/sithonia-trail-run-2025/#respond Thu, 08 May 2025 15:53:52 +0000 https://visitsithonia.com/?p=55456 Location: Sithonia, Halkidiki, GreeceDate: Sunday, May 4, 2025Keywords: Sithonia Trail Run 2025, Trail Running in Halkidiki, Sithonia Events, Greece Trail Races, Outdoor Activities Sithonia A New Chapter in Outdoor Sports for Sithonia The 1st Sithonia Trail Run, held on May 4, 2025, marked a thrilling new beginning for outdoor sports in northern Greece. Set in […]

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]]> https://visitsithonia.com/news/sithonia-trail-run-2025/feed/ 0 Greece’s New Law 5170/2025: Stricter Rules for Motorhome (Campers) Parking and Wild Camping in Sithonia https://visitsithonia.com/news/greece-motorhome-law-2025-wild-camping-ban/ https://visitsithonia.com/news/greece-motorhome-law-2025-wild-camping-ban/#respond Wed, 07 May 2025 10:08:27 +0000 https://visitsithonia.com/?p=55443 New Law Highlights and Legal Background In a significant move to protect its natural and cultural heritage, Greece has enacted Law 5170/2025, reinforcing restrictions on wild camping and unauthorized motorhome (campers) parking. The legislation mandates that motorhomes and caravans must utilize officially organized campsites, prohibiting free camping in forests, archaeological sites, beaches, and other public […]

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]]> https://visitsithonia.com/news/greece-motorhome-law-2025-wild-camping-ban/feed/ 0 New Instaspot with a View of Neos Marmaras https://visitsithonia.com/news/instaspot-neos-marmaras/ https://visitsithonia.com/news/instaspot-neos-marmaras/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:47:58 +0000 https://visitsithonia.com/?p=55329 A brand-new Instaspot in Neos Marmaras has been officially unveiled, offering visitors a perfect photo opportunity with a breathtaking view and a stylish design. This eye-catching installation, featuring a large red heart and the sign “Neos Marmaras”, is part of a wider initiative by the Chamber of Halkidiki to support local businesses and strengthen the […]

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]]> https://visitsithonia.com/news/instaspot-neos-marmaras/feed/ 0 Asteras Agiou Nikolaou Crowned 2025 Cup Winner in Dramatic Final Victory https://visitsithonia.com/news/asteras-agiou-nikolaou-wins-halkidiki-football-cup-2025/ https://visitsithonia.com/news/asteras-agiou-nikolaou-wins-halkidiki-football-cup-2025/#respond Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:59:58 +0000 https://visitsithonia.com/?p=55317 Agios Nikolaos, Sithonia – April 2025 Asteras Agiou Nikolaou celebrated a historic triumph by claiming the 2025 Halkidiki Football Cup, following a thrilling 2-4 victory against PAOK Olympiada in the grand final held at the Moudania Municipal Stadium. The team from Agios Nikolaos, a picturesque village in Sithonia, displayed remarkable determination and team spirit, lifting […]

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]]> https://visitsithonia.com/news/asteras-agiou-nikolaou-wins-halkidiki-football-cup-2025/feed/ 0 9th Student Radio Festival Arrives in Sithonia – A Unique Celebration of Youth and Creativity https://visitsithonia.com/news/student-radio-festival-sithonia-2025/ https://visitsithonia.com/news/student-radio-festival-sithonia-2025/#respond Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:38:28 +0000 https://visitsithonia.com/?p=55293 Sithonia, Halkidiki—From April 9 to 12, 2025, the heart of Halkidiki will host the 9th Student Radio Festival. This dynamic international event brings together students, educators, and radio enthusiasts from Greece, Cyprus, France, Germany, and beyond. Hosted by the European School Radio organization and supported by the Municipality of Sithonia and Porto Carras Grand Resort, […]

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]]> https://visitsithonia.com/news/student-radio-festival-sithonia-2025/feed/ 0 “Let Me Tell You a Myth”: A Moving Theatrical Performance in Sithonia Honoring the Victims of Tempi https://visitsithonia.com/news/let-me-tell-you-a-myth-sithonia-tempi-tribute/ https://visitsithonia.com/news/let-me-tell-you-a-myth-sithonia-tempi-tribute/#respond Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:38:40 +0000 https://visitsithonia.com/?p=55251 Date: April 4, 2025 This weekend in Agios Nikolaos, Sithonia, the local cultural association “Vourvourou” invites residents and visitors to a moving theatrical performance titled “Let Me Tell You a Myth” (Έναν μύθο θα σας πω). The performance will take place on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6 at 21:15, at the Agios Nikolaos […]

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]]> https://visitsithonia.com/news/let-me-tell-you-a-myth-sithonia-tempi-tribute/feed/ 0 1st Sithonia Trail Run: A Unique Mountain Running Experience in Sithonia (May 4, 2025) https://visitsithonia.com/news/1st-sithonia-trail-run-may-4-2025/ https://visitsithonia.com/news/1st-sithonia-trail-run-may-4-2025/#respond Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:47:48 +0000 https://visitsithonia.com/?p=55211 Location: Neos Marmaras Beach, Sithonia, GreeceDate & Time: Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 8 AM CEST The Sithonia’s Paths Social Cooperative Enterprise, in collaboration with the Municipality of Sithonia, is organizing the 1st Sithonia Trail Run, an exciting mountain running event on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The race will start and finish at Neos Marmaras […]

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]]> https://visitsithonia.com/news/1st-sithonia-trail-run-may-4-2025/feed/ 0 Toroni Gets Temporary Bridge After Storm Damage (PHOTO) https://visitsithonia.com/news/toroni-gets-temporary-bridge-after-storm-damage-photo/ https://visitsithonia.com/news/toroni-gets-temporary-bridge-after-storm-damage-photo/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:26:58 +0000 https://visitsithonia.com/?p=55188 Toroni, Sithonia – March 27, 2025: A temporary Bailey bridge is being installed in Toroni after Storm Bora destroyed the old bridge. This will restore road access between Toroni and Sykia. Army Engineers Lead the Project The 723rd Army Engineering Battalion handles the installation, ensuring safe travel for residents and vehicles. The Regional Unit of […]

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