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Highlights
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Highlights

Map of Halkidiki

Places Of Interest

Thessaloniki - The second largest city in Greece: Many places of history can be visited such as: the old town, the oldest church St Dimitrios.For some relaxation, a drink by the promenade offers the opportunity to enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere. Also great for shopping the city has a huge open daily market but also a selection of designers shops.
Sithonia is the most beautiful unspoiled area in Halkidiki. The best way to visit this area is by car. There are numerous traditional villages and also many secluded beaches where the water is crystal clear. It is a very relaxing way to enjoy the sheer beauty of Halkidiki.
Mt Athos is the most spectacular place in the area. It is the third peninsula of Halkidiki. There are more than 20 monasteries where even today 1700 monks are based. The monasteries are well preserved and can only be seen from the sea by boat

Beaches

Afitos Beach is found 1 km from the village centre, down a steep hill. Sunbathe on the white, sandy beach on the left hand side of the beach. Situated in a small bay, with boats moored in deeper waters, sun beds and umbrellas are available. Enjoy a meal at one of the two nearby tavernas and watch the locals mending their fishing nets whilst discussing village gossip.
Kryopigi Beach is roughly a 30 minutes walk down a steep, windy road from the village. This beach is definitely away from it all. On the left is a quiet, fine, shingle beach with beautiful clear waters backed by pine trees.
Hanioti Beach - This is a long golden beach offering a variety of water sports. Plenty of sun beds and umbrellas are for hire. Refreshments are available along the beach. With beautiful views across to the Sithonia peninsular the beach is very popular for tourists but also for Greek locals.

Activities

diving
horse riding
walks
water sports (jet ski, surf)
bird watching

Things to Buy

Gold. Many gold products can be found in the three coloured Cartier styles.
Ceramics - There are many styles of ceramics to be found in the area. As well as the gold plated style, you can find the red and black style that is found all over Greece.
Woollen goods - Arnea, in the Holoman Mountains, is the place to go to see the ladies of the village busy spinning and weaving for the handmade Flokati rugs, carpets and tapestries.
Honey

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Climate

Max Temp F	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Halkidiki	67	77	83	90	89	82	70
London	56	61	68	71	70	66	56

Sunshine Hours	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Halkidiki	7	9	10	12	11	8	6
London	5	6	7	6	6	5	3

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Additional Information

Great Excursions

Mount Athos Cruise

Top up your tan and chill out
Marvel at the stunning coastline

Enjoy the sights of Sithonia on a drive to meet the pirate ship that will take you to the majestic peninsula of Mount Athos. As we cruise along the coastline you'll see the famous monasteries clinging to the cliffs. Lunch at Ouranoupolis, the gateway to Athos.

Fun Day Cruise

Sun, fun and adventure
Sample the delicious BBQ on the golden beach

Join Captain Mike and sail across the crystal blue waters to Sithonia. Once you have moored at one of the golden-sanded beaches you'll be able to swim and sunbathe as the crew onboard prepares the BBQ. The highlight of the day is when you reach Turtle Island were you will have ample time for cooling off in the crystal clear waters.

Alexander & Dion

Make the most of your time in such a historic part of the world

Take a trip back in time at the foothills of Mt Olympus. You will take a stroll around Dion the well preserved archeological site and admire the colourful mosaics. You'll travel across the arid planes to the resting place of Philip II. Vergina is the only archaeological site within a museum in the world.

Petralona Caves

Mother nature's phenomenon

Visit the cave with our expert guide and amaze at the stalactites and stalagmites. These caves are the most impressive in North Greece.

Thessaloniki sightseeing and shopping

This city should not be missed whilst visiting this beautiful area of Greece

Visit the second largest city in Greece and see the sights with our expert local guide. Experience the Church of St Dimitris, the biggest in Thessaloniki and simply stunning when you visit the crypt of St Dimitrios.

Sunset Cruise

Chill out on a relaxing late afternoon cruise
Enjoy a fun evening of traditional cuisine and entertainment in sublime surroundings

Journey across the calm sea and unwind with a drink from the bar whilst your BBQ meal is being prepared. As you watch the end of a day come to a close, the sun slowly dips down below the horizon turning the sky a romantic red. Live music is played to serenade you throughout the night.

See your resort representative at your Welcome Get Together on the day after your arrival in resort. At this time you will need to confirm your place on any of the above days and nights out as spaces are limited.

To get there:

Fly to Thessaloniki (also called Salonika) from the UK airports.
The airport is located at a distance of about 15 km from the centre of Salonika (to the east).

To get around:

By Bus: Buses are frequent, on time (usually) and cheap although not always air-conditioned.
The KTEL Bus service provides local links to numerous towns and villages on the Kassandra peninsular and Halkidiki as a whole, as well as longer distance journeys further inland to Thessaloniki and to the region's administrative capital, Poligyros. From any place on Halkidiki there is a regular bus service to Thessaloniki almost every hour.

By Boat: in the Kassandra Peninsular: From Nea Moudania, there are speed boat itineraries during the summer to Thessaloniki and the Sporades.

By taxi: Even the smallest of villages in the Halkidiki region generally have one or two taxis, and of course the tourist areas have many more on offer. All taxis are on metre, but it might be a good idea to ask the driver for a rough idea of the price before you set off.

By car: It is recommended that you hire a car to travel around Halkidiki, as so many beaches and sites are worth visiting in the area and only reached by vehicle. Hire a fully comprehensive car or jeep from our representatives. Car hire available in the airport.

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