Nea Moudania combines a beach around two kilometres long with a museum about fishing boats and tools, as well as a cultural scene featuring festivals and performances. This offers a blend of time by the water, local history and events for a short break. The beach lies in front of the settlement and shapes its summer tourism activity. If you’d like to include cultural interests alongside beach days, you can take the museum and festival scene into account when choosing your destination.

Beach and waterside activities

Nea Moudania’s beach stretches for about two kilometres in front of the settlement. It can be reached by car or on foot along its entire length; it is considered accessible for people with disabilities and has lifeguard services. Beach services may operate seasonally, so check the conditions for your visit. Beach facilities include watersports, beach volleyball and football, as well as equipment for diving and snorkelling. Individual facilities may change over time. The range of options includes activities both on the shore and in the water.

Local history and fishing

Nea Moudania was founded in 1923 by refugees from Asia Minor who had previously lived in Moudania. The Museum of Fishing Boats and Tools opened in March 2001 and was the first museum of its kind in Greece. The town’s history therefore has two clearly distinct milestones: its founding and the museum’s opening. Its focus on fishing boats and tools adds a perspective on fishing to the experience of the coast. For a culturally minded trip, the museum is a fitting point of interest, distinct from beach activities and stage performances.

Festivals and performances

For more than 20 years, the Sea Festival has contributed to Nea Moudania’s cultural life. Every year, major music and theatre performances by renowned artists take place at the Nea Moudania open-air theatre; the specific programme varies. If you want to attend a particular performance, check the dates for your travel period. The Sardine Festival offers a different focus: sardines are prepared, grilled and served free of charge, accompanied by music and dancing. The Sea Festival focuses on music and theatre at the open-air theatre, while the Sardine Festival combines preparing and serving sardines with music and dancing.

Olive groves and surroundings

Outside the built-up area, an extensive olive grove welcomes visitors as they approach Nea Moudania. Olive groves shape the landscape of the plain and are also a dynamic part of local production. The olive groves and the beach are therefore two distinct landscape features. Nearby, Panagia Koryfini is situated on a hill beside Nea Moudania.

Getting your bearings and planning your journey

Nea Moudania is connected to Thessaloniki by a national road; the distance is 54 km.

Discover more destinations: Kallithea, Polychrono, Sani, Stratoni, Paradisos, Ouranoupoli, Agios Mamas, Olinthos

For the overview of the wider region: Chalkidiki.