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Voykit pocket guide · Greece
Ierissos
Ιερισσός
Spend a half day in Ierissos to see the Acanthos archaeological site; add a quick beach stop if time permits.
Ierissos is a small coastal town in Northern Chalkidiki, best suited for a short stop to explore the nearby ancient city of Acanthos and enjoy a beach. One half‑day is enough for the main sights; a full day allows a relaxed beach visit and a meal at a local taverna.
- Country
- Greece
- Local name
- Ιερισσός
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (cool, some services limited)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted; card terminals are required in many businesses.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Ambulance 166 · Fire 199 · European emergency line 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European round two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Leave the coins, €0.50–1.; Taverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night.; Boat crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland. On many islands it is desalinated or hard: ask locally and buy bottled if unsure.
- Toilets
- Use cafés (buy something), museums and sites. Paper goes in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €1.50–2.50 |
| Greek salad | €4–7 |
| Fresh fish plate | €10–15 |
| 5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi | €12–15 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SKG · Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia"
- About 2 h by road to Ierissos; taxi or pre-booked transfer, no direct rail. KTEL Chalkidiki buses run from Thessaloniki via the Chalkidiki road (check times).
Typical fares
- Thessaloniki Airport → Ierissos, taxi
- about €45 for a 2 h ride; shared transfer cheaper. check
- Bus Ierissos → Ouranoupoli
- about €3–4 per person, 30 min. check
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town is walkable; local taxis are available. For Acanthos, follow signs or a short 2 km (1.2 mi) walk north from the harbour.The town is walkable; local taxis are available. For Acanthos, follow signs or a short 1.2 mi (2 km) walk north from the harbour.
See and do
Known for
- Acanthos archaeological site
- Sandy beaches
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Acanthos archaeological site | Walk north from the Ierissos waterfront, about 2 km (1.2 mi)Walk north from the Ierissos waterfront, about 1.2 mi (2 km) | About 30 min on foot |
| Ouranoupoli | KTEL Chalkidiki bus from Ierissos, about 30 min | About 45 min |
| Megali Panagia | Bus or car west on the Chalkidiki road, about 30 min | About 45 min |
| Olympiada | Bus or car west along the coast, about 40 min | About 1 h |
Sleep
- Ierissos town centre
- Few guesthouses and small hotels; convenient for walking to the beach and site.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Γειά σουya sou |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώefcharistó |
| How much is it? | Πόσο κοστίζει;póso kostízei? |
| Where is the beach? | Πού είναι η παραλία;poú íne i paralía? |
| The bill, please | Τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώton logariasmó, parakaló |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'kaliméra' (morning) or 'kalispéra' (evening) on entering shops and tavernas; avoid: Launching straight into a question
- Hospitality: Accept offered coffee, sweets or raki; it is part of the welcome; avoid: Refusing flatly — take a little
- Churches: Covered shoulders and knees; quiet voices; a small candle donation; avoid: Turning your back on the altar for photos during a service
- Gestures: Wave with the palm turned towards yourself; avoid: The open palm pushed forward (moutza)
- Conversation: Family, food and football are easy topics; avoid: Lecturing on the debt crisis, Türkiye or the name of North Macedonia
- Dinner at a home: Bring pastries or wine; arrive a little late; avoid: Leaving food on the plate if you have been served more
- Dress: Casual; long trousers or skirt for monasteries; avoid: Swimwear in town, shops and churches
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer can be hot; bring water and sun protection.
- Some archaeological site hours vary seasonally – check the local tourist office (check).
Ierissos is generally safe; watch for occasional petty theft on the beach and keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ierissos yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Acanthos archaeological site
- Sandy beaches
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Municipality of Aristotelis — Ierissos: dimosaristoteli.gr/dim-enothta/ierissos/
- Wikivoyage: Ierissos, revision 5239877 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239877
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
IerissosΙερισσός
Σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώ
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
US consulate in Thessaloniki; other countries: embassies in Athens.
Cash is still normal in small tavernas and at the archaeological site; carry some euros.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/ierissos). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.