Did you know there is a hidden beach on Sithonia where the local Greeks throw the best daytime parties? Located 20 km south of Neos Marmaras (5 km north of Toroni), Aretes Beach is a destination where young locals, and those who feel young at heart, enjoy great entertainment, Greek music, and socializing.
Aretes Beach: Hidden Beach for Enjoyment
Aretes Beach is a sandy beach, about 250 meters long, with fine sand, turquoise blue sea, and one of the most beautiful sunsets in Sithonia. The beach is still not popular for mass tourism and foreign tourists because it is a bit further from the main tourist spots in Sithonia. Moreover, the last few hundred meters of the road to the beach are not paved, but it is still quite accessible by car. On the southern part of the beach is an excellent fresh fish Taverna Apostolos, which we highly recommend for lunch or dinner right on the beach.
BARbatolis or Aretes Beach Bar
On the northern part of the beach is what makes this beach truly unique – Aretes Beach Bar (or BARbatolis) and its owner Xeneth Manolof, who with his great energy creates the best atmosphere for fun on the beach. With reasonably priced drinks and food, Greek music, and a beach bar full of cheerful local Greeks, you will enjoy this place and surely make new friends. The owner is quite popular among the local Greeks who either live in Sithonia or have moved away, so this has become a gathering place for all Greeks connected to Sithonia. This does not mean that other guests won’t have a great time at this unique beach bar. On the contrary, once you visit this place, you will always come back.
As the day slowly progresses, the music and chatter from Aretes Beach Bar become louder, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the peace of this beautiful beach. You can certainly lay your towels anywhere on the 250-meter-long Aretes Beach and enjoy this unique beach in peace, without having to party.
Boats cruising around Sithonia also dock at the beach, adding to the atmosphere and party vibe on the beach.
Getting There
Aretes Beach is located 20 km south of Neos Marmaras. It is well signposted, and the turn from the main road to the beach is about 5 km before Toroni (sign for Tristinika and Aretes Beaches). From there on, you must ride about 500 meters down a partly dusty and partly paved road.
Accessing Aretes Beach is a breeze for adventurers with a sense of wanderlust. Simply follow the signs north from Toroni towards Tristinika Beach and Aretes Beach. Aretes Beach is located around 5 km north of Toroni (13 km south of Neos Marmaras). As you navigate the winding roads, watch for the signposts directing you to this hidden gem. Remember to pack essentials for your journey, as amenities are limited in the area. To get to this paradise beach you have to go 500 m from the main road, on the dusty and paved road.
If you enter Aretes Beach or Taverna Apostolos in your navigation, it will take you to this beach. A direct link to Google Maps for Aretes Beach is available here:
Create Memories at Aretes Beach
But if you want to experience the energy of the locals, enjoy a good time on the beach with many young smiling people, lots of Greek music, and new friendships, this beach is an essential destination for you on Sithonia!
Why Visit Aretes Beach?
Adding up all this, Aretes Beach is becoming increasingly popular among urban Greeks from Thessaloniki who want to spend a chill-out weekend at a beach bar in the shade with friends on this wonderful sandy beach. So, let’s join them!
