People still come here in droves and unless you book in advance you may not find a place. On the other hand the campsites seem to always have room . Yes, there are still plenty of tourists there, an obscene number in July and August, but the beaches are long, the hotels large and beautiful and there is enough authentic Greek life in the more remote villages to make a traveler here not feel like he is missing something somewhere else. The area is not only known for its amazing beaches but also for the mountains, valleys and the splended selection of wildflowers in the spring, which may be the best time to be here to beat the crowds. There is an archaeological museum containing notable finds from excavations in the surrounding area.
Visitors can also see sections of the old quarter of the town.
It is remarkable for its extensive beaches, pine forests and small villages as well as for the impact tourism has had upon it. The entire Kassandra peninsula has several major hotels and organized camping grounds, many surrounded by woods and close to the beaches. There are also many smaller hotels and rooms available though difficult to find without booking in advance. By the village of Petralona the famous cave is worth visiting. It is located along the west foothills of Mt Katsika at an altitude of 250 m.