About Halkidiki
Your destination in Northern Greece
Halkidiki, the region of Greece that steals hearts
Halkidiki is a charming region of Northern Greece. Mild climate, attractive coastline and high grounds bless the area. Hence, it boasts diverse vacationing opportunities, including hiking, cycling, horse-riding and water sports. More so, the region of Halkidiki prides on the rich historical legacy. Here, you can see vestiges dating back to ancient Greece. Finally, you can enjoy great cuisine and nightlife around. In short, Chalkidiki is a year-round destination that can’t let you down.
Major areas of Halkidiki, Greece
Peninsulas Kassandra, Sithonia and Athos are the most famous areas of Halkidiki.
Westernmost Kassandra is most developed in terms of tourist facilities. Long, organized beaches and many nightlife venues are this peninsula’s major imprints.
Central Sithonia is a magnificent symbiosis of forested areas, rocky hills and countless beaches. Sithonia is a great destination for an active vacation. Neos Marmaras is one of a few major resorts here.
Easternmost Athos, known as Mount Athos, is the Monastic Republic. Sadly, females and children aren’t allowed to access. But, the republic’s seaside monasteries and cliffs are memorable sights from the sea.
Mount Holomontas dominates over Central (North) Halkidiki. This area is rich in various tree species. Some assets of this area are rivers, canyons, springs and traditional villages.
Top attractions of the Halkidiki region
A cruise by the seaside monasteries of Mount Athos is the highlight to many travelers. Some especially outstanding monastic complexes are Agios Panteleimon, Dochiariou and Gregoriou.
The Petralona Cave is an exceptional archaeological site, decorated with stalactites and stalagmites. Inside, fossils of extinct animals and Paleolithic tools were found among other findings.
The Aristotle’s Park, located near the birthplace of the famous philosopher, is another great attraction.
Finally, the Nea Fokea resort boasts the Byzantine tower and the St. Paul’s Passage. It is a place where St. Paul hid from the Romans while preaching about Christianity.
Getting to Halkidiki, Greece
Halkidiki is well-connected to the rest of Europe through the E75 route, which passes near Thessaloniki. Thessaloniki is the 2nd largest city in Greece, located at the doorstep of Chalkidiki. It has an international airport. The coastline of Halkidiki has various marinas, which are accessible from the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea.
