Porto Koufo
Sithonia, Greece
The largest natural harbour in Greece, an almost enclosed bay between steep hills at the tip of Sithonia. Good for a swim and a fish lunch.
Porto Koufo is a small village on the south coast of the Sithonia peninsula in Halkidiki, northern Greece, on the Toroneos Gulf and a few kilometres from Toroni. Its almost enclosed, sheltered bay serves as a natural harbour.
The harbour is already mentioned by the ancient historian Thucydides, served pirates as a refuge and German submarines as a hideout in the Second World War. Today about 200 people live here year-round. The fine-sand beach is roughly 1.5 kilometres long, the water calm but quickly deep. Traditional tavernas serve fresh fish. Snorkellers find reefs and underwater caves, and the hill of Kapros offers a view over the bay.
From Thessaloniki it is about 140 kilometres, roughly two hours by car. Kalamitsi and Sarti are reachable by car. Figures for the harbour's depth and size are contradictory in the sources and have been left out here.
- Nearest town
- Sithonia, Greece
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 39.9650, 23.9250
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- ΚΑΜΠΙΝΓΚ ΙΖΑCampsite5 km from Porto KoufoNo dogsWi-Fi
- ΚαλαμίτσιCampsite6 km from Porto KoufoCaravansDogs allowedWi-Fi
- ΚαλαμίτσιCampsite7 km from Porto KoufoTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
- Κάμπινγκ ΠΙΤΣΩΝΗCampsite10 km from Porto KoufoTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToilets
- StavrosCampsite13 km from Porto KoufoDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Ακτή ονείρου Camping-BungalowsCampsite22 km from Porto KoufoElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Porto Koufo?
Porto Koufo is in Sithonia, Greece, at GPS 39.9650, 23.9250. It is about 6 km from Kalamitsi.
Can you camp near Porto Koufo?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Anamour, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 22 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Porto Koufo?
Porto Koufo is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Halkidiki: Kassandra, Sithonia and the Athos coast and Pine-fringed bays, pelicans and the throne of Zeus – by camper from Thessaloniki via Chalkidiki to Mount Olympus.
What is there to see near Porto Koufo?
Places worth a stop nearby: Karydi Beach (27 km), Ouranoupoli Tower (40 km), Mylopotamos Beach (90 km) and Agios Ioannis Kastri Chapel, Skopelos (91 km).
When is the best time to visit Porto Koufo?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)