Dramatic orange cliffs meeting turquoise waters. A must-visit.
Highlights
- Orange rock formations
- Snorkeling
- Crystal waters
- Photo spots
- Hidden coves
About the cruise
Kavourotrypes — known internationally as Orange Beach — sits about 30 minutes south by boat from Vourvourou, tucked into a series of small coves on the Sithonia peninsula's eastern coast. What makes it instantly recognisable is the geology: warm orange-tinted rock formations rise straight out of the turquoise water, cut into smooth shapes by centuries of waves and wind.
Approached from the sea (which is, frankly, the best way to see it), you get a panorama you can't see from land — the full curve of cliffs and several smaller swimming coves that visitors arriving by car never reach. The skipper picks the calmest cove to anchor in, usually with deep enough water for a stern-line ashore.
Snorkeling here is the highlight. The water clarity is exceptional, the rock walls drop straight down, and small fish congregate in the shaded undercuts. Bring an underwater camera — the orange-on-blue contrast is genuinely Instagram-worthy without filters.
The cruise is best in morning or late afternoon when the sun lights up the rocks. Midday is bright and beautiful but harsher for photography. Either slot includes a swim stop or two on the way back at quieter beaches along the Sithonia coast.
