Photo of Schimbalaya beach with light sand & pebble surface

Photo of Schimbalaya beach with green water surface

Photo of Schimbalaya beach with spacious shore

Photo of Schimbalaya beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

6.8

Good

Schimbalaya beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Schimbalaya beach?

There are 653 places to stay in the Schimbalaya beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Schimbalaya beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=242095&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Golden Beach Potidea</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1680053&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Orama</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1421297&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sunny Sani Luxury Villas</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2116106&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Elpiniki Luxury Apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3982649&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Orange Tree Villas</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=555721&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Elegant Maisonettes Elena</a></li></ul>

Metókhion Patriotikón, Greece

#326 out of 552 in Macedonia and Thrace

6.8

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Light sand & pebble Sand & Pebbles bottom Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Nea Potidea • 4.1 km

Map of beach

Cafe Karavi Beach Bar

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Restaurant The German

8.8 - Excellent 3.8km

Restaurant Akrogiali

8.4 - Very good 3.8km

Restaurant Stou Mixali

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Cafe Yammmi Yammi - Cafe & Bugatza

10 - Exceptional 3.8km

Cafe Μπουγάτσα καφές yammy-yammy

9.6 - Exceptional 3.9km

Restaurant Pizza La Plazza

9.6 - Exceptional 3.9km

Restaurant Taulant daci

3.9km

Cafe ΡΟΖ-ΜΩΒ Beach Bar

8.6 - Excellent 3.9km

Park Sani Wetlands Bird Watching Area

5.2km

Park Eli Neas Fokaias - Dimotika Diamerismata Neas Fokaias kai Potidaias Dimou Pallinis Kassandras

5.5km

Hiking Area Stavronikita

5.6km

Park Sani bike park

6km

National Park Popolos National Park

7.5km

Hiking Area Plimbare pe faleza in padure

8.6km

Hiking Area Wanderweg Sani

8.7km

Supermarket Sani Market

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Chloes

8.8 - Excellent 420m

Tourist Attraction Bamboo Beach

10 - Exceptional 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Phlippi Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Αγνάντι (Χαλκιδική)

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Lagoon

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Νέα Ποτίδαια - Ελεύθερη Παραλία

10 - Exceptional 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Stairs to the sea Nea Potidea

9 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Karabákia

6 - Pleasant 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Φοίνικες Ποτίδαια

3.9km

Historical Landmark Archaeological Area Potidea

4.2km

Historical Landmark Stavronikita tower

6.4km

Historical Landmark Sant Paul's Byzantine Tower

7.5km

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About

Schimbalaya beach is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 198th place out of 367 beaches in the Central Macedonia region 62.8 km away from its center, the city of Thessaloniki. It is one of the beaches of Nea Potidea settlement, just 4.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with green water and light sand & pebble cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Schimbalaya beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Nea Potidea, which has a rating of 7.7.

Schimbalaya beach (Central Macedonia) region (Halkidiki sub-region) is located outside the Nea Potidea settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Schimbalaya beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+30 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

3.7 M/S

Wind

+25 ^o C

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Nea Potidea • 4.1 km

Map of beach

Cafe Karavi Beach Bar

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Restaurant The German

8.8 - Excellent 3.8km

Restaurant Akrogiali

8.4 - Very good 3.8km

Restaurant Stou Mixali

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Cafe Yammmi Yammi - Cafe & Bugatza

10 - Exceptional 3.8km

Cafe Μπουγάτσα καφές yammy-yammy

9.6 - Exceptional 3.9km

Restaurant Pizza La Plazza

9.6 - Exceptional 3.9km

Restaurant Taulant daci

3.9km

Cafe ΡΟΖ-ΜΩΒ Beach Bar

8.6 - Excellent 3.9km

Park Sani Wetlands Bird Watching Area

5.2km

Park Eli Neas Fokaias - Dimotika Diamerismata Neas Fokaias kai Potidaias Dimou Pallinis Kassandras

5.5km

Hiking Area Stavronikita

5.6km

Park Sani bike park

6km

National Park Popolos National Park

7.5km

Hiking Area Plimbare pe faleza in padure

8.6km

Hiking Area Wanderweg Sani

8.7km

Supermarket Sani Market

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Chloes

8.8 - Excellent 420m

Tourist Attraction Bamboo Beach

10 - Exceptional 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Phlippi Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Αγνάντι (Χαλκιδική)

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Lagoon

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Νέα Ποτίδαια - Ελεύθερη Παραλία

10 - Exceptional 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Stairs to the sea Nea Potidea

9 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Karabákia

6 - Pleasant 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Φοίνικες Ποτίδαια

3.9km

Historical Landmark Archaeological Area Potidea

4.2km

Historical Landmark Stavronikita tower

6.4km

Historical Landmark Sant Paul's Byzantine Tower

7.5km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

2.8km from the beach

9 Excellent

Family Maisonette with pool #4

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Nea Potidea • 4.9km from center

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3km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Elegant Maisonettes Elena

Entire Apartment

Metamorphose • 5.2km from center

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3.5km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Elpiniki Luxury Apartments

Entire Apartment

Metamorphose • 1.8km from center

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3.7km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Villa Orama

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Nea Potidea • 880m from center

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3.9km from the beach

4.6 Tolerable

Golden Beach Potidea

Hotel

Metamorphose • 750m from center

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4km from the beach

Olia Sea View Shared Pool Villa, Nea Fokea

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Nea Potidea • 6.5km from center

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4.2km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Saint Lucas Suites

Serviced Apartment

Metamorphose • 420m from center

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4.7km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Garden house with a sea view

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Nea Potidea • 7.1km from center

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5.3km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Seaview Aparthotel

Serviced Apartment

Metamorphose • 1.2km from center

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6.1km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Sunny Sani Luxury Villas

Resort Villa

Metamorphose • 10km from center

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6.5km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Orange Tree Villas

Entire House

Metamorphose • 10.5km from center

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6.7km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

#Luxlikehome - Villa Sanni La Stella

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Nea Potidea • 10.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.2 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

600m 8 min walk

Schimbalaya beach III Schimbalaya beach III

7.7 Very good

1.4km 19 min walk

Schimbalaya beach II Schimbalaya beach II

6.6 Good

4.4km

Nea Potidea Nea Potidea

7.7 Very good

5.5km

Baby blue beach Baby blue beach

7.8 Very good

5.8km

Stavronikita beach Stavronikita beach

8 Very good

Popular beach 6.2km

Sani beach Sani beach

9.7 Exceptional

6.6km

Portes beach Portes beach

8.7 Excellent

6.6km

Sani beach II Sani beach II

9.7 Exceptional

Localities

Nearest

Nea Potidea • 4.1km

Main locality of province

Thessaloniki • 62.8km

Transport

Airport

SKG • 50km

Bus Station

Kerasia • 52.1km

Train Station

Club Calimera Simantro Beach • 9.7km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Schimbalaya beach?

Schimbalaya beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water near the beach is blue-green. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Schimbalaya beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Schimbalaya beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Schimbalaya beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Schimbalaya beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Schimbalaya beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Schimbalaya beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Schimbalaya beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Schimbalaya beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Karavi Beach Bar is the closest place located 4000 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Schimbalaya beach?

There are 653 places to stay in the Schimbalaya beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Schimbalaya beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Schimbalaya beach from parking?

The Schimbalaya beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Schimbalaya beach?

There are 4 attractions near Schimbalaya beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Chloes located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Schimbalaya beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Schimbalaya beach is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 10°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Schimbalaya beach (Central Macedonia) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Schimbalaya beach (Central Macedonia) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.