Tiny beach coves abound, their waters a mix of deep blues and emerald green. In the south, at Kartalia, bearded vultures make their nests on sheer seaside cliffs. Tourist resorts are developing rapidly, offering an attractive alternative to Kassandra. A more developed side to Sithonia can be found in areas like the tropical-like Toroni, the picturesque natural harbour of Porto Koufo, the sandy beach of Sykia, the lengthy joyful beach of Sarti and the cosmopolitan Neos Marmaras.