HALKIDIKI (CHALKIDIKI) HOLIDAYS

Are you looking for something different? This verdant peninsula in the north of mainland Greece, divided further into the 3 ‘legs’ or peninsulas of Kassandra, Sithonia and Athos, offers diverse holidays for all ages and all types of travellers.

• Secluded beaches and coves
• Boat trips to see spectactular monasteries
• Off-the beaten track
• Mainland Greece

Enjoy a Halkidiki holiday in a luxury hotel or join an escorted tour.

With over 550km of stunning coastline and most of the gorgeous beaches ‘Blue Flag,’ relax or swim in the crystal clear Aegean Sea. Halkidiki offers a variety of watersports and activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, climbing, cycling and hiking.

The scenery is stunning...mountains, waterfalls, lakes, forests and traditional villages. Amazing historical sites await you...the Cave of Petralona (world famous for its discovery of early human traces), the ancient ruins of Olynthos and ancient Stagira, which was the birthplace of great philosopher Aristotle!

Halkidiki has a rich culinary heritage with an abundance of local produce, freshly caught seafood, cheeses and honey. It’s also home to Greece’s largest organic winery! We recommend hiring a car so you can fully explore the region...we can help you with this. THESSALONIKI, Greece’s second largest city is fairly close, with its airport, rich history and culture and wonderful cuisine.

WHICH PART OF HALKIDIKI WILL YOU CHOOSE?

Kassandra Peninsula:
This upmarket westernmost ‘leg’ with its luxury resorts is the most popular, especially with families, couples and adventurers. In Greek mythology it was the battleground to banish gods from Mount Olympus.

It’s renowned for its natural beauty, annual festivals and splendid beaches. Watersports are great in this region as are climbing, riding and cycling. In summer the area buzzes and Kalithia has a good nightlife. The Sani resort and its festivals are especially popular while sandy Possidi Cape is backed by pine forest. Agia Paraskevi has thermal spas and pools.

Sithonian Peninsula:
This middle ‘leg’ is quieter and more laid-back, with generally secluded beaches and coves, pine forests, olive groves and traditional villages. It’s especially popular with families with the southern tip, Kalamitsi, also excellent for watersports and diving.

Athos Peninsula:
The easternmost ‘leg’ and the most isolated .The seaside town of Ouranoupoli with its Byzantine tower is open to all, as is the 10th century ruined monastery of Zyrgou. However, only male visitors with a special permit can proceed past the policed border to the World Heritage site of Mount Athos, with a spiritual tradition dating back 1700 years. This is the only monastic state in Europe with approximately 20 monasteries inhabited by 1400 monks. If you are intrigued, catch a glimpse of some of these spectacular monasteries with a boat trip from Ouranoupoli, which legally keeps 500m from shore.

Start your Halkidiki holiday today.

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