Nea Iraklitsa has a charming small marina and a picturesque beach with many taverns. The beach, known as Alana, has beach bars and volleyball courts. Since being awarded the Blue Flag for the first time in 2007, it has been recognised as one of the best beaches in Kavala Prefecture. Other facilities include organised parking, a sailing club and 5x5 football pitches. A major attraction in Nea Iraklitsa is the church of Panagia Faneromeni, which houses a miraculous icon attributed to the Evangelist Luke. The church is at the centre of the village's celebrations during the Nine Days of Virgin Mary, a period marked by a traditional fair. Opposite Nea Iraklitsa are the islets of Fidonisi, which is privately owned, and Arethousa, which adds to the charm of the area.