Toroni Sithonia
Toroni is a small fishing village in the south of Sithonia. It is located about 135 kilometres from Thessaloniki and is characterized by a combination of dense forest and magnificent views of the sea and the Toroneos Gulf.
In this peaceful and secluded resort, there are several taverns where you will have the opportunity to try traditional specialties, as well as several well-equipped stores for everything you might need on a summer vacation.
This small tourist village has only 233 residents, who are mostly engaged in tourism, agriculture, and fishing. The village also has a small primary school. Since the entire region of Chalkidiki experienced a tourist boom, Toroni also has become an important town on the tourist map of Greece.
Toroni is a Very Quiet Place without Big Crowds
Nights here are calm and quiet, so if you need a break from crowds and noise - Toroni is the right place for you. Several taverns will provide you with the true enjoyment of traditional Greek cuisine, and of course, there are several well-stocked shops and plenty of souvenirs.
Toroni has a beautiful sandy beach 2.5 km long, which makes this place one of the most popular destinations in all of Northern Greece. Toroni is well connected to Neos Marmaras (21 km) and Sarti (30 km).
Toroni - What to See and what to Visit?
- Likithos Fortress
- Destenika Beach
1. Likithos Fortress
Although Toroni is small village, it has an interesting history. According to mythology, Toroni was the wife of Proteus, son of Poseidon. Ancient Toroni was built in the 8th and 7th centuries BC and during the 5th century BC, it was one of the most significant cities in all of Chalkidiki. It had its own currency and was part of the Athenian League. In Byzantine times, this area belonged to the monasteries of Mount Athos.
Toroni was a member of the Athenian League until it was taken over by the Spartans. In 348 BC, it was conquered by Philip II, and in 168 BC, it was conquered by the Romans. Ancient Toroni was the largest and richest city in Chalkidiki, and from that period, parts of the protective wall (fortress) and the citadel remain today. In addition, remains of the port were found at the bottom of the sea, as well as the former city warehouse. A large number of valuable items were found here and those ithems are now in the National Museum of Greece.
Destenika is a beautiful sandy beach with clear water and a gradual entry into the water. On the far left side of this beach, there is a café that offers sunbeds and parking, so that part is usually visited by tourists, while the right part of the beach is "reserved" for locals.
Beaches of Toroni
You can read everything about the beaches near Toroni in THIS separate text.
The summer resort of Toroni has a very long and beautiful City beach. Nearby is also Destenika Beach as well as a small beach called Ema (aka Karakas Beach). All those beaches are sandy and very similar. Also, if you walk to Likithos Fortress, to the left of it there is a small isolated pebble beach. Therefore, if you want privacy, this is the right place for it.
You can view descriptions and photos of accommodations in Toroni HERE.