Monastery

Athos is the easternmost of the three promontories of the Chalkidiki peninsula, on which the autonomous monastic state of Athos, also called Agion Oros - the Holy Mountain, is located. This mysterious and inaccessible place is considered the most important centre of the Orthodox Church in the world. Over 2,000 monks live here permanently in twenty monasteries, making Athos the place with the second highest concentration of monks in the world…

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Pefkochori is the largest and, according to many, the most beautiful resort on the promontory of Kassandra, the westernmost of the three peninsulas of the "Poseidon Trident". The town is the most lively of all the resorts in the area and probably has the cleanest beaches and sea. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halkidiki.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-chalkidiki-pefkochori] The resort lies at the…

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Paliouri Beach, also known as Golden Beach, is located in the west of the Kassandra peninsula and is one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Chalkidiki region. It is located outside the town with nice green surroundings and yet it is very accessible by road and bus. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halkidiki.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-chalkidiki-pailouri] When staying on the outskirts of…

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The small, secluded resort of Possidi, on the southern coast of the Kassandra promontory, offers peace, Greek tranquillity and a beautiful pointed beach, called Cape Possidi, which is one of the main symbols of Halkidiki. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halkidiki.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-chalkidiki-possidi] Possidi, in short, will be the ideal place for lovers of tranquillity away from the big…

Sandy beach, Resort

One of the most beautiful resorts on the middle spur of Sithonia is called Vourvourou and it is home to the famous Karydi beach and many other small beaches. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halkidiki.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-chalkidiki-vourvourou] The coastline around Vourvourou is divided into many coves with sandy beaches, bordered by photogenic rocks and small cliffs. The area around…

Sandy beach

At the southern tip of the middle promontory of Sithonia lies the small village of Kalamitsi on the shores of the bay, surrounded by green hills. It boasts several beautiful beaches, peace and quiet. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halkidiki.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-chalkidiki-kalamitsi] Kalamitsi has only a few houses, most of which are used by tourists in the summer. Mostly as apartments and…

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Sykias is one of the other popular spots on the Sithonia peninsula, especially for lovers of smaller beaches in the middle of the rugged coastline away from the big resorts. The village of Sykias itself lies in the hilly hinterland, but administratively it extends all the way to the coast, and within its borders you'll find several beautiful beaches that are among the best in Halkidiki. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www…

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The quieter resort of Kripoigi (sometimes spelled as Kryopigi) welcomes travellers with a relaxed and different, more natural, look to the local beaches. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halkidiki.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-chalkidiki-kropigi] The town of Kripoigi itself is one of the smaller and very peaceful ones. You'll only find a few tavernas and small grocery shops. Beaches and swimming You…

Resort, Sandy beach

One of the liveliest resorts on the Kassandra promontory, apart from frequent music events, discos and performances of famous DJs not only from Greece, it also boasts beautiful sandy beaches wider than in other resorts on this coast. In addition to tourists, Greeks, especially young Thessalonians, come to Kallithea for entertainment. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halkidiki.cs.html?aid=2380460…

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The town of Nea Potidea is unique in its location, which is evident at first glance when you look at the map. It lies in the narrowest neck connecting the main peninsula of Chalkidiki with the popular beach area of the Kassandra peninsula. Nea Potidea thus has two coastlines, one to the east and one to the west, and is even bordered by water to the north, where an artificial channel for smaller boats has been built, effectively separating…

Sandy beach, Resort

Do you love lively resorts with beach promenades but a village atmosphere if you walk a few dozen metres from the centre? Then Nikiti, the largest resort on the Sithonia peninsula, is the right choice for you. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halkidiki.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-chalkidiki-nikiti] The local beaches are long but quite narrow and, thanks to Nikiti's size, often crowded, but the town's…

Sandy beach, Stony Beach

The pleasant little resort of Sarti can be found in the south-east of the middle spur of Chalkidiki called Sithonia. The area around Sarti will delight you with its beautiful Sardinian-like nature - a coastline with white cliffs forming small indented coves with sandy beaches, slopes thickly covered with pine trees and crystal clear water. [btn "Show top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halkidiki.cs.html?aid=2380460…

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The town of Neos Marmaras is the most like a real town of all the places in Halkidiki, not just a resort full of apartments and hotels. The urban development is densest around the harbour, where you can enjoy complete facilities. There are dozens of tavernas and fast food restaurants, many shops selling beach goods, souvenirs and food, hotels, banks, pharmacies, ATMs... In short, everything you need. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki"…

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Sani beach on the west of the Kassandra peninsula is one of the most beautiful in the whole of Halkidiki. A narrow strip of white fine sand winds along the low cliffs covered with dense greenery and the beach gracefully and very slowly continues through the sandy bottom into the crystal clear sea. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halkidiki.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-chalkidiki-sani] Most of the…

Resort, Sandy beach

The resort of Nea Kallikratia is located on the main peninsula of Halkidiki and is the closest major seaside resort to the airport in Thessaloniki (approx. 35 km). It is one of the largest of the Halkidiki resorts and offers the complete facilities of a larger town, from supermarkets with groceries to clothing and souvenir shops to a large number of tavernas and bars. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr…

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The exotic beach forming a triangular cape is named after the world's largest desert, the Sahara, for its appearance and surroundings. The beach is surrounded by relatively large sand dunes on an area of about 500x100 meters, which gives this place a special touch of solitude and loneliness. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halkidiki.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-chalkidiki-sahara] Swimming and beach…

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The town of Chanioti (sometimes spelled Chaniotis) is one of the most popular on the promontory of Kassandra and also the largest resort on Halkidiki. Beneath the gently rolling hills, you'll find several long beaches with clear water, a pretty centre full of pedestrianised areas, apartments and smaller resorts that's alive even at night. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halkidiki.cs.html?aid=2380460…

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Polcyhrono (sometimes also spelled Polichrono) is one of the quietest beach destinations on the Kassandra peninsula. While it's as similar as an egg to the other resorts on the eastern coast of this promontory, that doesn't detract from its beachside cool and charm as a small but lively Greek resort. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halkidiki.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-chalkidiki-polychrono] …

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Although this resort is no longer administratively located in Halkidiki, it is usually included in this region for easy orientation. The town of Nea Vrasna can be found on the shores of the Gulf of Strimona, exactly where the Halkidiki peninsula turns into the "normal" Greek mainland. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halkidiki.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-chalkidiki-nvrasna] Nea Vrasna forms one…

Sandy beach, The Cove, Resort

The small town of Olympiada on the eastern coast of Halkidiki has nothing to do with the Olympic Games, but it will please all lovers of natural orphaned beaches, of which there are several in the vicinity of the resort. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halkidiki.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-chalkidiki-olympiada] Olympiada itself is quite a lively town with many tavernas, a supermarket and plenty of…

Sandy beach

Toroni is a small village on the southern edge of the Sithonia peninsula, surrounded by green hills and beautiful quiet beaches. If you head further south by car, you'll enjoy a dramatic coastline full of coves and spectacular views. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halkidiki.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-chalkidiki-toroni] Toroni itself is a very pleasant village with plenty of local and not…

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The town of Ormos Panagias boasts the largest and one of the best rated beaches on the middle promontory of Sithonia. Cruises also depart from the local marina along the coastal monastic state of Athos. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halkidiki.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-chalkidiki-ormo-panagias] Ormos Panagias itself is more of a small village with a pretty little square where you'll find a few…

Sandy beach

Epanomi Beach, sometimes called Potamos Beach after the nearby town, is one of the nicest beaches in the relative vicinity of Thessaloniki. Located on a small, pointed sandy promontory, it is surrounded by dunes and lies completely outside any resort. It is from the narrowest point of the beach that, in fine weather, you can get a magnificent view of Greece's highest mountain, Mount Olympos, towering on the other side of the Thessaloniki Gulf. …

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The small town of Ouranoupoli (variants of the name Ouranoupolis, Uranopoli or Uranoupolis are also common) is located on a promontory of Athos and is the last publicly accessible place before the Monastic Holy State of Athos. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Chalkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halkidiki.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-chalkidiki-ouranoupoli] Despite its small size, it is also an important centre for pilgrims and the…

Resort, Sandy beach

Gerakini lies between the western tip of Kassandra and the middle Sithonia and is one of the most accessible beach destinations in the whole of Halkidiki. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halkidiki.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-chalkidiki-gerkaini] Gerakini is a quieter resort with beautiful clean beaches that are not extremely crowded and are extremely family friendly. In fact, the whole of Gerakini…

Island, Sandy beach

The small island of Ammouliani with an area of 4.5 square kilometres is located in the bay between the second and third "finger" of Chalkidiki, i.e. between the peninsulas of Sitohia and Athos, with Athos being much closer. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halkidiki.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-chalkidiki-ammouliani] Ammouliani is a popular destination for its beautiful small beaches, crystal clear…

Island, Sandy beach

Escape the hustle and bustle of mainland resorts and towns and head to the uninhabited tiny island of Drénia with its beautiful beach, romantic tavernas and crystal clear sea. [btn "View the top 10 hotels in Halkidiki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halkidiki.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-chalkidiki-drenia] The only larger beach on the island delights with its fine white sand and exceptionally clear sea with a very gentle entrance. The rocky…

Park

For an interesting theme park, visit the pretty inland village of Stagira, which lies amidst densely wooded hills about 26 km from the resort of Olympiada, where the excavations of ancient Stagira are located. The cheapest accommodation in Halkidiki The park presents in an interactive way the scientific knowledge and teachings of the famous Greek philosopher Aristotle, who was born in ancient Stagira. In the park you can try or explore…