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Yerakini
A half-day stop on a Northern Chalkidiki road trip: swim, eat grilled fish, then move on. One night if you want a quiet beach evening.
Yerakini is a small seaside village on the Toronean Gulf coast of Chalkidiki, between the first and second peninsulas. It has a sandy beach, a handful of tavernas and a low-key summer feel. Most travellers use it as a lunch-and-swim break between Ouranoupoli and Nea Moudania, or as a quiet one-night stop.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (most places closed)
- Airport
- SKG
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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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
Emergency numbers for Yerakini100 ▾
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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 Yerakini, 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
- SafetyYerakini is very safe.
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 112 fire and ambulance · 1571 tourist police (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 70 km (43 mi), 1 h by car).SKG Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (About 43 mi (70 km), 1 h by car).
- Getting aroundYerakini is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeGreek coffee€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerBeer (500 ml draught)€3.50–5 (≈ US$5–6)
- Budget bedCamping pitch (tent or camper), a night, per person€10 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a guesthouse or resort, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedDouble room in a guesthouse or resort, a night, per room€140 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
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 70 km (43 mi), 1 h by car)SKG Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (About 43 mi (70 km), 1 h by car)
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
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Dec (9 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yerakini: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
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)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°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)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 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
Yerakini is walkable. A car is needed to reach other villages or the main road. No public transport within the village.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ouranoupoli
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Car, 20 km (12 mi) north along the coast roadCar, 12 mi (20 km) north along the coast road
Ferries to Mount Athos monasteries depart from here.
Nea Moudania
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Car, 20 km (12 mi) westCar, 12 mi (20 km) west
Largest town on the west coast; shops, banks and a long beach.
Petralona Cave
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car via Polygyros, about 30 km (19 mi)Car via Polygyros, about 19 mi (30 km)
Stalactite cave with a prehistoric museum.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car via the A25 motorway, about 70 km (43 mi)Car via the A25 motorway, about 43 mi (70 km)
Full day: Byzantine churches, museums and food.
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.
Beachfront
Sonia Village and Camping Kouyoni are directly on the sand; a few rooms in village houses.
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 guesthouse or resort1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Car rental per day (small car, high season)1 × €45 · check | €45 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €31 |
| Trip total≈ €168 per person per day, bed included | €336≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Grilled fish (per kilo, at a taverna)check | €25–40 (≈ US$30–50) |
| Greek coffee | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Beer (500 ml draught) | €3.50–5 (≈ US$5–6) |
| Souvlaki pita | €3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Sunbed and umbrella (beach)check | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Most tavernas and shops close from November to March.
- Beach gets busy on Greek summer weekends.
- No ATM in the village; nearest is in Polygyros (15 km (9.3 mi)) or Nea Moudania (20 km (12 mi)).No ATM in the village; nearest is in Polygyros (9.3 mi (15 km)) or Nea Moudania (12 mi (20 km)).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Tourist police
- 1571
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My bed tonight
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Σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance112
- Tourist police1571
Embassy
The nearest embassy is in Athens; the US and most EU countries have consulates in Thessaloniki.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Thessaloniki Airport → Yerakini by taxi: about €80–100 (≈ US$95–120), 1 h (check)
- Yerakini → Ouranoupoli by car: about 20 km (12 mi), 25 minabout 12 mi (20 km), 25 min
Say or show
- Γεια σας — Hello / Goodbye (yia sas)
- Ευχαριστώ — Thank you (efkharisto)
- Παρακαλώ — Please (parakalo)
- Πόσο κάνει; — How much? (poso kani)
- Το λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ — The bill, please (to logariasmo, parakalo)
- Πού είναι η παραλία; — Where is the beach? (pou einai i paralia)
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 Yerakini. 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: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Mar (most places closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Sonia Village and Camping Kouyoni with verified seasonal opening.
- Eat pages for the beachfront tavernas with last-order times.
- Beach page with sunbed rental prices and water quality.
Sources
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