There are two beaches, one in each side of the village. They are small, with crystal clear waters. You can find restaurants and bars on both of them.

⇠ Thessaloniki 83km ⇠ Polygyros 46km

Also known as Athytos, the town is built on a rock with steep slopes and is one of the most attractive places in Halkidiki. References to Athytos date back as early as the 1st century AD. Until the 14th century it appears in documents under the name Afetos. The oldest part of the town lies around Agios Dimitrios church and along three main streets, two of which end at the church. Most of the houses are of two-storey, and fall into two main types: the broad-fronted house with a rectangular ground plan, and the square structure with a square ground plan. This city was a member of the Athenian Alliance, and was responsible for the sanctuary of Zeus Ammon, of Dionysius and the Nymphs. Modern Athytos attracts many visitors, from Greece and abroad mainly because the outcrop of rock -on which the town is built- presents a variety of tavernas, cafes, shops, hotels and traditional guesthouses, all with a great view to the sea.

Sightseeing

• The traditional village with the stone-paved alleys, the fountains, the houses, and the churches.
• The church dedicated to Agios Dimitrios (St Demeter), a basilica with dome (1858).
• The traditional, renovated houses (the Katsanis mansion, the house of the painter Paralis, the house of the musician Mandakas etc.)
• The prehistoric mound known as Koutsomylos (now the site of a wine bar), the remains of the ancient walls and the traces of an ancient quarry all indicate that ancient Aphytis was founded in the mid-8th century BC by colonists from Halkida.
• The Aletra building, home to a folklore museum.
• Works of the sculptor Pavlis.

✓ can’t miss this! Have a coffee or a glass of wine while admiring the sea from the 75 m. high cliff