2 Days Sea Kayak in Diaporos & Kavourotrypes Islands in Halkidiki

2 Days Sea Kayak Diaporos Islands is a trip along the eastern side of the Sithonia peninsula, in Halkidiki.

With our sea kayaks, we will explore the eastern coastline of Sithonia. It is a unique experience that combines action, wonderful sunrises & sunsets, tranquility on beautiful coasts, seabed observation, and swimming in turquoise waters and exquisite food. We are far from the intense secular side of Halkidiki and we know its hidden beauties.

Day 1:Vourvourou, Diaporos island, White beach

The island of Diaporos is located in the bay of Vourvourou, in Sithonia. The spot is suitable for beginner kayakers because it is sheltered from strong winds without big waves.

• 09:00 am Meeting with your guide, welcome briefing, and handing out equipment. After training, we paddle directly to the beautiful small islands in Vourvourou Bay.
• 10:00 am A few paddles away and we stop on the amazing beach of Lagonisi with its shallow turquoise waters. Put on our diving masks & snorkels, to observe the underwater life and enjoy the sun on the golden sandy beach. We then continue, paddling between the islets of Peristeri and Elia St. Nikolaos in the area “Kryfto”. There we may visit the ruins of the oldest Christian church in the area of ​​Sithonia, which dates to approximately 500 AD. Our next destination is the magnificent natural pool formed between the islands of Diaporo and St. Isidore – a unique point for swimming.
• 14:00 pm Break for swimming and picnic lunch (salads, fruits, cheese) on White Beach, one of the most beautiful on the island. 
• 16:30 pm We paddle to the "small pool", where we can go for a short swim.
• 18:00 pm Visit another wonderful beach in the vicinity, Pakia Beach.
• 20:00 pm Dinner in the tavern of Vourvourou village. Overnight at the Rea camping.

Paddling Distance: 8.4 Miles

Day 2: Armenistis & Kavourotrypes beach - views to Mt Athos

• 9:00 am After breakfast, we'll prepare our kayaks and paddle along the coast, on the eastern side of the peninsula, facing Mount Athos.
• 11:00 am Having passed the beautiful beach of Fava and the pine-covered beach of Bara, we'll stop for a rest and a swim on Lakara beach (traveled about 3 nmi).
• 13:00 pm Our next stop is Armenistis Beach with its crystal clear waters, endless golden sand, amazing views of Mount Athos, and tall pine & plane trees providing the much-loved shade by the sea - definitely an opportunity for a relaxing dive! We will have a light lunch consisting of salads, cheese, and fruits, at the camping restaurant (we've traveled 3 nmi). 
• 16:00 pm We depart, paddling for the next 3 nautical miles until we reach Kavourotripes beach – our final destination. There, we will swim, play with the kayaks and explore underwater life with diving masks and snorkels. Kavourotripes, meaning crab holes, are the hidden gem of Halkidiki. These are small coves, hidden behind a beautiful pine forest, with dazzling white sandy beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. The exotic landscape and the view of the imposing Mount Athos make the place look like a little earthly paradise.
• 18:00 pm The minibus will pick us up and we return to our hotel or to our cars.

Paddling Distance: 9.2 Miles

Highlights:

• Diaporos islands complex
• Ruins of the medieval St. Andreas church on the Diaporos island
• Snorkeling in crystal-clear water
• World-famous beaches

General Information:

• We start our kayaking trip from Vourvourou, paddle along a number of beautiful beaches, and cross between the islets of Peristeri and Elia Ag. Nikolaos in the area of "Kryfto", where we can visit the ruins of the oldest Christian church in the region of Sithonia.
• Our next destination is the turquoise pool between Diaporos and St. Isidoros islands.
• At White Beach - one of the most beautiful on the island - we stop for rest and food, before continuing towards Pacia Beach for an afternoon swim, returning to Vourvourou for our overnight stay.
• The following day, after passing by the famous beaches of Fava and Barra, we stop to rest and swim at Lakara Beach. From there we continue until we reach Armenistis, with its endless golden sandy beach, crystal blue waters, pine & plane trees generously offering their precious shade, and...an impressive view of Mt Athos.
• Our excursion ends at the dazzling Kavourotrypes. The hidden paradise of Halkidiki! Small bays with tiny white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, white rocks, and pine trees reaching...all the way into the sea.