There is one place in Greece, from which most experienced tourists recommend starting to get acquainted with the country. This is Halkidiki. The response of a typical Russian tourist about this resort, as a rule, suggests that everything here resembles the homeland, and in a good sense of the word. Homeliness, lovely people, gorgeous sea and simple joys of life. True, tour operators often offer such a limited selection of hotels that an increasing number of people travel here on their own. It is simpler and more profitable. So, let's talk about Halkidiki.
Reviews about the specifics of the resort
Many vacationers characterize these places as a paradise for complete and relaxing relaxation. I don’t feel like doing anything, I don’t want to go anywhere. There is only a desire to completely surrender to this beach-sanatorium sweet idleness. Watch stunning sunsets, inhale the entrancing aroma of pine trees. Especially good in Halkidiki in September. Reviews of tourists say that the velvet season in this resort is not only extremely pleasant, but also not so affordable. The heat subsides, and people begin to disperse. But the climate of Halkidiki is beautiful at any time of the year. When there is a sultry summer, the heat here is not so felt as in other places in Greece. And when cool winds blow, this is practically not noticeable here. Therefore, many prefer to come to Halkidiki.
Reviews of the "two fingers" of the resort
So it is customary to call the main capes, between which all this fertile area stretches - Sithonia and Cassandra. Some people like it even more than in Crete. After all, these are monasteries lost in the mountains, and villages that are not at all oriented towards tourists, but that are no less attractive. And what can we say about the lush greenery of the mountains, secluded beaches and magnificent bays! The best sea, according to the regulars of the resort, is, of course, Sithonia. The water there is so clean that it even sparkles in the sun. But there are lovers in other bays. In order to explore all this, having rolled from one “finger” to another, and to make your choice, you must definitely rent a car. After all, it is better to live in Kassandra, and relax in Sithonia. Moreover, it is better to take hotels only with breakfast, and it is most advantageous to rent apartments. It’s better to watch everything along the way. Then the secret charms of Halkidiki will be revealed to you.
Travel and Kitchen Reviews
Those who have come here for a long time, all the same, cannot fully enjoy the rest here and claim that a month passes unnoticed, like one day. Well, if you all looked, and you still have a desire to change the situation, then from Halkidiki it is convenient to make pilgrimages to the famous monasteries: Athos, Meteors - and to other attractions. Most tourists are delighted with the cuisine in Halkidiki. Greece, reviews of which are full of praises of Mediterranean dishes, is famous for good food. Especially good in this regard are the seaside taverns and ethnic huts in the mountain villages. Tourists traveling by car, traveling through the bays and monasteries and possessing freedom of movement, were convinced of this by personal experience and are advised to visit such institutions to others.