Holidays in Halkidiki

Holidays in Halkidiki - Destination Profile

Cultural enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to Polygyros, the capital of Halkidiki, famous for its annual carnival celebrations. There, Holidaymakers will discover vibrant folk music and dance scenes, as well as plenty of modern musical extravaganzas.

Halkidiki holidays to delight and entertain

Halkidiki also features a plethora of tavernas, bars and a selection of nightclubs, ensuring that visitors hoping to enjoy a convivial nightlife on their holiday will be well satisfied.

On the beaches of Halkidiki, holidaymakers will discover gorgeous stretches of coastline fringed by enticing tropical waters. Extensive sand and shingle beaches run the length of the Kassandra peninsula providing idyllic walking trails. What's more, dense vegetation and lush forests are also waiting to be explored by intrepid holidaymakers in this heavenly destination.

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Holidays in Halkidiki - Things to see

Thessaloniki: The second largest city in Greece and has many historical sites such as the old town and the oldest church St Dimitrios.

Sithonia: The most beautiful unspoilt area in Halkidiki and perhaps, best accessed by car. There are numerous traditional villages and also many secluded beaches where the water is crystal clear.

Mount Athos Peninsula: The most spectacular place in the area. Famous for its monasteries, women are not allowed to enter the area while men need to seek permission.

Petralona Cave: Located near Nea Moudania village the cave was discovered in 1959 and is adorned with stalagmites and stalactites.

Lake of Polychrono: This lovely lake is located west of Kassandra Village and is surrounded by pine trees and is home to rare species of turtles.

The Tower of Apostle Paul: Built in 1407 to protect the village from invasion with a small church built next to it that sits as monument to the 12 evangelists.

Holidays in Halkidiki - Things to do

Fun Day Cruise: Sun, fun and adventure and 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 on board 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 archaeological 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.

Thessalonki 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 Thessalonki and simply stunning when you visit the crypt of St Dimitrios.

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

Journey Across the Calm Sea: 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.

Holidays in Halkidiki - Climate

Max Temp C	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Halkidiki	19	25	28	32	32	28	21
London	13	16	20	22	21	19	13
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

Halkidiki Holidays - 5 Day Forecast

Holidays in Halkidiki - 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 is 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.

Holidays in Halkidiki - Transport

Bus: Buses are frequent, punctual 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 Thessalonki and to the region's administrative capital, Poligyros.

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

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.

Car: An excellent way of getting around during Halkidiki holidays, car hire gives you complete flexibility as well as the ability to see more of the island.

Holidays in Halkidiki - Shopping

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.