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Nea Moudania
Half a day or one night: see the fish market, walk the waterfront and visit ancient Olynthus. Not a base for Chalkidiki.
Nea Moudania is the commercial hub of Chalkidiki, 60 km south of Thessaloniki. It has a working harbour, a fish market and a long beach promenade. The main draw is ancient Olynthus, 5 km east. Most travellers use it as a lunch stop or a short stay between Thessaloniki and the Kassandra or Sithonia peninsulas.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), November–March (many places closed)
- Airport
- SKG
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Greece ↗Greece is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Greece ↗Taking stones, pottery or other objects from archaeological sites is illegal; so is exporting antiquities without a permit.
- Greece ↗Do not photograph military sites or border zones; signs mark them.
- Greece ↗Acropolis tickets are sold for one-hour entry slots on the official Hellenic Heritage site (hhticket.gr); in peak season slots sell out days ahead, and you cannot enter outside your hour.
- Greece ↗Businesses must give a receipt (apodeixi) for every sale; ask for one, and do not accept a handwritten note in place of it.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Nea Moudania100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nea Moudania, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Greece-wide
- SIM or eSIMCosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.Greece-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland.Greece-wide
- TippingTaverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.Greece-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Greece-wide
- SafetySafe town.
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 199 fire · 166 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysArchaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 08:00–15:00 or 17:00) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Archaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 8:00 AM–3:00 PM or 5:00 PM) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Greece-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSKG Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (About 30 min by car or taxi; bus KTEL from Thessaloniki station then a local bus, about 1.5 h total).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre and waterfront.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (frappé or espresso)€3–4 (≈ US$4–5)
- BeerBeer (500 ml draught)€4–5 (≈ US$5–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from centre to Olynthus€10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
- Budget bedHostel bed or camping pitch, a night, per person€15 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a mid-range hotel, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedDouble room in a mid-range hotel, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SKG Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (About 30 min by car or taxi; bus KTEL from Thessaloniki station then a local bus, about 1.5 h total)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nea Moudania: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable centre and waterfront. Taxis available. A car is useful for Olynthus and the beaches south.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ancient Olynthus
goDoor to door: 30 min from centre
5 km (3.1 mi) east; 10 min by car, 30 min walk or taxi3.1 mi (5 km) east; 10 min by car, 30 min walk or taxi
Ruins of a 5th–4th century BCE city; no shade, bring water.
Nea Kallikratia
goDoor to door: 30 min
15 km (9.3 mi) west; 15 min by car or bus9.3 mi (15 km) west; 15 min by car or bus
Beach town with a small marina and tavernas.
Petralona Cave
goDoor to door: 1 h
About 40 km (25 mi) north; 40 min by carAbout 25 mi (40 km) north; 40 min by car
Prehistoric cave with stalactites and a museum.
Ouranoupoli
cautionDoor to door: 2 h
About 90 km (56 mi) east; 1.5 h by carAbout 56 mi (90 km) east; 1.5 h by car
Gateway to Mount Athos boat tours; a full day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Waterfront / harbour area
Hotels and rooms near the beach and fish tavernas; walkable to the centre.
Potidea Beach
About 3 km (1.9 mi) south; quieter, with beach hotels and camping.About 1.9 mi (3 km) south; quieter, with beach hotels and camping.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €40–60 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- €60–100 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- High
- €100 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a mid-range hotel1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| Taxi from Thessaloniki airport to Nea Moudania1 × €60 · check | €60 |
| Bus Thessaloniki–Nea Moudania (one way)2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €30 |
| Trip total≈ €163 per person per day, bed included | €326≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (frappé or espresso) | €3–4 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Grilled fish (market price, per kilo)check | €15–30 (≈ US$18–35) |
| Beer (500 ml draught) | €4–5 (≈ US$5–6) |
| Gyros pita | €3–4 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Taxi from centre to Olynthus | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The fish market is best in the morning; by afternoon most stalls are closed.
- Olynthus has no shade: bring water and a hat.
- Agios Mamas feast (first week of September) brings huge crowds and traffic jams.
- Many restaurants close from November to March.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 199
- Ambulance
- 166
- Tourist police
- 1571
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Σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire199
- Ambulance166
- Tourist police1571
Embassy
Most embassies are in Athens; consulates in Thessaloniki. Check your country's site.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Thessaloniki airport → Nea Moudania: taxi about €60 (≈ US$70), bus about €8 (≈ US$10) (check)
- Nea Moudania → Olynthus: taxi €10–15 (≈ US$12–18), walk 30 min
Say or show
- Γεια σας — Hello (Yia sas)
- Ευχαριστώ — Thank you (Efharisto)
- Πόσο κάνει; — How much? (Poso kani?)
- Το λογαριασμό παρακαλώ — The bill, please (To logariasmo parakalo)
- Πού είναι η ψαραγορά; — Where is the fish market? (Pou ine i psaragora?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nea Moudania. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), November–March (many places closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Olynthus, the fish market and the Agios Mamas feast.
- Eat pages with seasonal opening hours.
- Verified bus schedules from Thessaloniki KTEL.
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