Travel Halkidiki Greece
Numerous of white, endless and beautiful sandy beaches with crystal blue water that are surrounded by pine trees forests is characterizing Halkidiki, the peninsula in northern in Greece. Halkidiki is the remarkable peninsula with the three smaller peninsulas (’fingers’ as called by Greeks) Kassandra, Sithonia and Mount Athos, the only monk republic in the world.
Because Halkidiki is not as known as -for example- the island of Crete and because of the natural and untainted beauty, Halkidiki is also known as “the secret paradise.”
Kassandra, the first peninsula or ‘finger’ is the most developed peninsula of Halkidiki. Here you will find the most luxurious hotels like Sani Mediterranean Resort at Sani Beach and Oceania Club in Nea Moudania. Kallithea is the most known village on the Kassandra peninsula. The village has a long stretched beach, plenty of taverns and bars and you will find there the most known night clubs.
Sithonia, the second peninsula or ‘finger’ of Halkidiki, is less developed. Here are the most beautiful and remote beaches that sometimes can be hard to find. The beaches at Tristinika and Kavourotripes beach are definitely worth a visit.
Most known villages of Sithonia are Marmaras, Vourvourou and Sarti. These places have stunning beaches and promenades with taverns, tourist shops and bars. For nature seekers Sithonia is the best choice as this peninsula has magnificent views and great forests.
Mount Athos, the third finger of Halkidiki, is the only monk republic in the world and is not accessible by woman. On Mount Athos 20 monasteries are build and access is via the village Ouranoupolis.
Halkidiki in Greece is located approximately 1 hour by car from the International Airport of Thessaloniki. You will not find the traditional Greek white houses with blue roofs in Halkidiki but you will find there the most breathtaking beaches of Greece. Hiring a car to explore the Halkidiki area is recommended.