The Greek peninsula of Halkidiki, reviews of tourists about which are distributed around the world, annually invites guests. The convenient location of resorts and infrastructure allows everyone to go to Greece at any time of the year to enjoy a well-deserved vacation.
Where is?
A peninsula with a large number of hotels, beaches and other tourist infrastructure is located south of the famous city of Thessaloniki. The resort consists of three magnificent peninsulas: Sithonia, which has a beautiful landscape and view, Mount Athos, filled with sights, and Kassandra, popular due to the warm climate.
Every year, thousands of travelers from all over the world come to Greece to enjoy the local hospitality, cool winds and the scorching sun. Everyone can read, before going to Halkidiki, the reviews of tourists who independently visited the resorts and were satisfied.
Holiday Impressions
Rest on the peninsula is very popular among tourists. After the usual hustle and bustle of work, it seems to them that time is freezing, the situation is so peaceful. It is here that you can find 500 kilometers of sand and clear water - this is the total length of all the beaches available in the resort.
Halkidiki, reviews about the rest on which is only positive, is always crowded with tourists in the summer. The 30-degree heat does not stop visitors to the beach, because the proximity of the sea allows you to smooth out temperature loads and enjoy your vacation. The resort has a fairly mild climate, which allows you to relax here even with the whole family.
sights
If you decide to head to the Greek peninsula of Halkidiki, it is imperative to allocate at least a little time to visit local villages that have a unique flavor and long history. In the settlements you can find a relatively inexpensive overnight stay if you can’t afford the hotel, as well as visit restaurants, taverns and relax in bars.
Another attraction of the peninsula is the Byzantine Museum, which contains a huge number of exhibits from the ancient era and is able to send tourists on a long historical journey, where they can get acquainted with Greece. It is simply impossible to miss such a sight and the offered excursions.
Be sure to visit the cave of Petralona and on Olintos, tours go there every hour. If you want to appreciate the beauty of Greek nature, you can visit the forests of Holomont. Four hours away is Meteora, the recognized eighth wonder of the world - a monument of ancient rocks, which several hundred years ago played the role of a haven for monks.
Halkidiki Peninsula
Three islands enter the resort of Halkidiki, the first of them is Kassandra. All mini-resorts located on this peninsula have excellent ecology, which is why they are one of the most popular in Greece. If you like outdoor activities, it is best to go to this peninsula, because it is here that you will find something to your liking, as well as new friends who share your hobbies.
If you want peace and quiet after noisy megacities, then there is such a place in Halkidiki - Sithonia, the reviews of tourists about which have long spread among top managers and heads of large enterprises. This resort is often called the Greek park, because the local forests are very picturesque and suitable for long walks. Sithonia is often recommended by travel agency managers to families with small children.
And, finally, it is necessary to visit Mount Athos (Holy Mountain), which is the center of monasteries built in the era of the existence of Byzantium and containing untold wealth. However, there is a small drawback: the path to the sacred land is allowed only to men, so the entrance to the Holy Mountain for ladies is closed.
How to relax at the resort?
It doesn’t matter where exactly you spend your holidays in Halkidiki, reviews of which have already spread throughout the planet, the main thing is to get acquainted with the culture and nightlife of Greece. It is in this resort that you can find a huge number of musical institutions where you can hear national music and traditional songs.
There are discos operating at the resort, which begin their work at 5-6 o’clock in the evening and last until the very morning, and night clubs work similarly. If you don't like outdoor activities, you can constantly go on excursions with a guide or just walk around the peninsula while admiring the local attractions.
The possibilities of the entertainment infrastructure are very high, so you can relax as you want. Fans of gambling can head to any casino, of which there are many. There are mini-stadiums for athletes, where they can maintain their shape, in addition, there is the opportunity to surf on the beaches.
Do not be afraid that you will not have enough money at the resort. Despite the difficult economic situation in Greece, resort prices are very affordable. Holidays in Halkidiki, reviews of which will help to make an impression of the resort, will be pleasant and memorable.
Peninsula Hotels
It is difficult to single out the best hotels in Halkidiki, according to tourists, each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. The four-star Potidea Palace, which is located between two bays, from where you can see the famous Mount Olympus, is very popular. The hotel is located one kilometer from the Potidea Canal and 55 kilometers from Thessaloniki.
The 5-star Porto Carras Sithonia Hotel is located on the Sithonia Peninsula and is also popular for its rich fauna and flora. Environmentally friendly beaches, swimming pools, sports clubs and entertainment organizations - all this attracts tourists from all over the world here to Sithonia.
On the Kassandra peninsula, 70 kilometers from Thessaloniki, is the Pallini Beach Hotel, which has the most snow-white sandy beaches in all of Greece. Here you can find a large number of entertainment venues. A distinctive feature of the hotel is that it is possible to reserve deluxe rooms at relatively low prices.
Assa Maris Bomo Hotel
If the purpose of your trip is Greece (Halkidiki), the hotel "Assa Maris", reviews of tourists about which are purely positive, can become a stopping place. The hotel complex is located in a quiet place where tourists can admire the beautiful nature and picturesque scenery of the sea.
The hotel offers you excellent service, a relaxing and serene atmosphere, a relaxing holiday that will be remembered for a long time. An amazing feature - the institution works only from the beginning of May to the end of October, it is closed all other months and does not serve tourists. The total area of the hotel is twenty thousand square meters.
Sixty-six rooms are relatively small for such a luxurious complex, but even they manage to be dismantled in a matter of hours, so getting there is quite difficult. The hotel is one hundred kilometers from Thessaloniki, from where you can get by bus or taxi.
Hotel Villa George
If you are a creative person and decide to go to Halkidiki (Greece), the hotel "Crousso Villa", reviews of tourists about which are mostly positive, is ideal for you. The hotel is located between the pine forest and the small town of Kassandra, on the seafront. From the airport in Thessaloniki to the hotel you need to drive only 85 kilometers.
It is here that you can rent a two-seater studio at a relatively inexpensive price, where you can easily engage in creativity or just relax. For those traveling to the resort with a large company, the hotel offers top-class apartments that have a special priority in service.
The hotel rooms are fully equipped with everything necessary (air conditioning, heating, telephones, etc.), and there is also Internet access via Wi-Fi. Room rates include breakfast, but tourists will have to order lunch or dinner outside or outside the hotel.
At the hotel you can exchange currency at any time, as well as rent a car, so for those who like to travel by car it is an ideal place to relax. Tourists interested in sports can use the swimming pool, and private table tennis lessons can also be obtained at the hotel for an additional fee.
How to choose a cheaper option?
If your budget is modest enough, and you want to relax well, then you should carefully examine all possible places of rest. Pay attention to Halkidiki hotels, reviews of tourists, the Bellagio Hotel is highly praised. A small three-star hotel will appeal to even the most demanding guest, in many respects the reason for this is low prices.
Blue sea, golden sand, green hills - all this creates a perfect harmony, which looks like a little paradise, which not everyone can get into. The hotel is surrounded on one side by a pine forest, and on the other by the sea, next to it is one of the largest beaches in Greece - Fourka.
In total, the three-story hotel has eighty-four rooms, each of which is designed for three guests. All apartments have air conditioning and satellite TV, upon request, the hotel provides him with a hairdryer, a minibar, and a safe in which you can store jewelry, documents and other valuables.
Children can spend time on a special platform and in the pool under the supervision of instructors, while parents can use a massage room, tennis court or go to a local restaurant where the chef prepares one new dish daily, thereby constantly changing the menu.
Transport
The most common means of transport in the resort of Halkidiki, the reviews of tourists about which are mostly positive, are buses and taxis. In five-star hotels, tourists can use the free shuttle buses that travel between resort towns.
If we talk about regular buses, they run with enviable regularity and an acceptable interval. In order to stop the bus, you just need to vote at the bus stop, otherwise it will surely pass by. However, anyone can rent a car, but for this you need to have enough money with you.
Climate
Halkidiki Peninsula (Greece), whose reviews on the climate of which are ambiguous, is the focus of travelers from May to October, when the holiday season lasts. The average air temperature on the peninsula in May in the afternoon is +24 degrees, in June it is +29 degrees, in July and August - +31, in September it drops to 27 degrees, and in October - to 21.
Cases were repeatedly recorded when in July and August the temperature rose to 35 degrees Celsius. The climate is dry, which is why tourists can easily tolerate the heat. A distinctive feature of the resort - the peninsula is protected by mountains from cold winds, thanks to this the sea behaves as calmly and perfectly warms up. Water temperature in summer ranges from 22 to 29 degrees.
Peninsular Beaches
If you are thinking about holidays in Greece, be sure to check out the resort of Halkidiki, the reviews of tourists about which are very positive. Beaches are a distinctive feature of all the peninsulas that make up the resort. Approximately 80% of all beaches are municipal, they can be used free of charge, there are also private beaches where entrance fees are charged.
Pure sand with fine pebbles, a clear sea - all this attracts tourists to the beaches every day. Fans of outdoor activities can rent the necessary equipment (surfboards, swimming and vests), as well as ride on yachts, boats and water attractions. Among other things, on the peninsula you can find a large number of beaches where no one has ever been.
Local kitchen
Many tourists go to Greece just to try the local cuisine. This can be done on Halkidiki, reviews of the peninsula have long spread around the world, as the culinary capital of Greece. Despite the fact that there are not many farms for growing fruits and vegetables, local restaurants always offer their customers the freshest dishes.
The most popular dishes here are those that contain natural olive oil, olives and olives, as well as seafood - something that Greece is famous for. Halkidiki has a large number of restaurants specializing in cooking fish and other seafood dishes.
On the peninsula you can also find a large number of cafes and taverns, where you will be served a real Greek salad and a cup of coffee made according to a special recipe. All tourists must buy real olive oil, a liter of which costs about ten euros.
It's time to go!
Since reviews of Halkidiki have long spread around the world, it is best to book tickets and hotel rooms in advance. Experienced tourism managers advise doing this in early March, before the tourist boom begins. It is at this time of year that you can buy tickets to hotels at relatively cheap prices. You can also try to wait for the appearance of "burning" offers, but the likelihood of this is rather small, the resort is so popular. If in May "last minute" vouchers do not appear, most likely they will not be available throughout the season.
The Halkidiki Peninsula, which is highly recommended by travelers for travel, is a real Mecca for travelers eager to relax and get a lot of impressions. The main thing is not to forget to bring along a camera or camcorder, as well as all the necessary accessories. In the event that you suddenly need to transfer information to any medium, they will gladly come to your aid in the hotel where you are staying. Have a nice rest!