Although Thessaloniki is mostly famous for its nightlife and the sightseeing, there are a few nice beaches around the town. Some organized and crowded, all beaches of Thessaloniki are easy to access from the city centre. Many locals though go swimming to Halkidiki, as most beach resorts there are about an hour drive from Thessaloniki.
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Location: 20 km south of Thessaloniki
Description: Agia Triada is a long, organized beach on the south of Thessaloniki. It is frequently connected to the city centre and has many hotels in the area.
Location: 80 km east of Thessaloniki
Description: Asprovalta is a popular tourist resort on the east of Thessaloniki. Although it is quite remoted from the town due to the big distance, it is close to other beautiful places, like Halkidiki and Kavala.
Location: 25 km south of Thessaloniki
Description: Epanomi is a well organised beach to the south of Thessaloniki. It is found between the town and the lovely beach resorts of Halkidiki.
Location: 17 km south of Thessaloniki
Description: This is a beautiful tourist seaside town south of Thessaloniki. Its beach is organized and has vivid nightlife, attracting many locals and tourists. Perea is the closest beach to the airport of Thessaloniki.