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Porto Koufo is a bay whose inn is a natural small port with an entrance direction from South to North. It is located in the Toroneos Gulf, near the south-western end of Sithonia. It is one of the safest bays and anchorages in Northern Greece that although its entrance is on the west side of the peninsula, then the bay turns 90 degrees north thus providing safe coverage regardless of the direction of the wind. It is noted that the entrance of Porto Koufo bay at a distance from the sea is indistinguishable. For this reason, there are two lighthouses on either side of the entrance. During the day, the safe entrance is achieved by aligning the middle of the entrance with the Trikrano peak of Mount Athos. It is noteworthy that during World War II, it was used by German submarines due to its strategic position, which provided natural air cover and direct access to the Aegean. The Germans, during World War II, used it as a base and fortified it strongly. Today, it is a quiet, small fishing village that is evolving into a remarkable tourist resort of Sithonia. Porto Koufo was the ancient port of Toronea, the safest anchorage for Toronean ships. The port retains its ancient name to this day, since then it was called Kofos port, because the ancients claimed that whoever is in the bay does not hear the roar of the sea at all. Porto Koufo is 146 km from Thessaloniki and 82 km from the capital of the Prefecture of Halkidiki, Polygyros. Today, the port of Porto Koufo has been adapted to a small fishing port (shelter), but with a limited facility for mooring small tourist boats and yachts.

Ormos Panagias is a small settlement in Sithonia. It is essentially the port of Agios Nikolaos and is located just 2.5 km southeast. Ormos Panagias is 109 km from Thessaloniki and 42 km from the capital of the Prefecture of Halkidiki, Polygyros. The settlement has a variety of options from rooms to let and hotels, as well as many restaurants. The port of Ormos is moored mainly by tourist boats which make trips around the peninsula but also to the peninsula of Mount Athos. The port has a Coast Guard, but the possibility and installation of mooring small tourist boats is limited.

THESSALONIKI Kind: Port Authority (Thessaloniki Port Authority S.A. – THPA S.A.) Address: Pier A, Inside Port Zone, Thessaloniki, ZIP 54625, Greece Phone: +30 2310 593118 Fax: +30 2310 510500 Email: info@thpa.gr Website: www.thpa.gr Thessaloniki Port is the second largest port in Greece and one of the most important in the Aegean Sea and the Balkans. It serves commercial, passenger, and cruise operations, as well as private yachts. Facilities and Services: Berths & Depths: 6 main piers (Piers 1–6). Depths range from 8 to 12 metres, suitable for large commercial vessels and cruise ships. Cargo Handling: Container terminal, conventional cargo, bulk cargo, and Ro-Ro operations. Passenger & Cruise Terminal: Located on Pier 1, near the city centre, with customs and immigration facilities. Yachting: Limited mooring for private yachts within the inner harbour; main marina facilities are nearby at Kalamaria. Services: Fresh water and electricity are available at most berths. Waste reception and port security services (ISPS compliant). Customs and Border Control is available 24/7 for international arrivals. Access: The port is only 16 km from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) and has excellent road and rail links to the Balkans. Emergency Contacts: Port Authority/Coast Guard Thessaloniki: +30 2313325800 Police: 100 Fire Department: 199 Medical Emergency: 166