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You can hardly imagine a more charming village than Afytos.
Located on the east coast of the Kassandra Peninsula, it is known for its historic appearance.
The most impressive part of the settlement is the central square.
Traditional Greek taverns offer some cool shade during the hot summer days.
Most of the small cobblestone streets lead to the seashore, which reveals a magnificent panoramic view of the Sithonia Peninsula.
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Afytos
You can hardly imagine a more charming village than Afytos.
Located on the east coast of the Kassandra Peninsula, it is known for its historic appearance.
The most impressive part of the settlement is the central square.
Traditional Greek taverns offer some cool shade during the hot summer days.
Most of the small cobblestone streets lead to the seashore, which reveals a magnificent panoramic view of the Sithonia Peninsula.
If you are looking for nightlife, Kallithea should definitely be your first choice. In crowded nightclubs of the area you could have fun until early in the morning. Halkidiki is also known for its good traditional food. You are able to enjoy the experience of total Mediterranean cuisine.
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KALLITHEA
5 Meg. AlexandrouIf you are looking for nightlife, Kallithea should definitely be your first choice. In crowded nightclubs of the area you could have fun until early in the morning. Halkidiki is also known for its good traditional food. You are able to enjoy the experience of total Mediterranean cuisine.
Nea Fokea is a constantly developing settlement on the eastern shore of Kassandra, where night owls can find night clubs, history buffs historic attractions, and nature lovers beautiful beach with clear waters, and pine trees stretching to the edge of the water. If you are after a convenient place for a family vacation, Nea Fokea won’t let you down.
Nea Fokea is dotted with fish taverns, restaurants and traditional bars. It isn’t even impossible to buy fresh fish directly from the fishing boat. As for its beautiful beach, there are sun beds and parasols to rent if you have forgotten yours. If you happen to have your personal boat or sailing boat, you can dock it in the nearby port. Luxurious hotels, rooms for rent and other accommodation facilities can also be found in Nea Fokea. Nightlife enthusiasts can enjoy engaging night clubs where live music creates the great atmosphere.
At the entrance of the village you can see the St. Paul Church, where an annual fair takes place on June 29th and 30th, honoring apostles Paul and Peter. You can’t say that you visited Nea Fokea without discovering St. Paul’s passage, featuring underground rooms, passages and holy waters. According to a legend, the apostle Paul went into the passage inside the rocks to hide from his Roman prosecutors.
Finally, the Byzantine Tower overseeing the entrance into the port is another exceptional site to visit. The tower is the focal point for various summertime cultural events, most of which relate to the famous Kassandra Festival.
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Nea Fokea
Nea Fokea is a constantly developing settlement on the eastern shore of Kassandra, where night owls can find night clubs, history buffs historic attractions, and nature lovers beautiful beach with clear waters, and pine trees stretching to the edge of the water. If you are after a convenient place for a family vacation, Nea Fokea won’t let you down.
Nea Fokea is dotted with fish taverns, restaurants and traditional bars. It isn’t even impossible to buy fresh fish directly from the fishing boat. As for its beautiful beach, there are sun beds and parasols to rent if you have forgotten yours. If you happen to have your personal boat or sailing boat, you can dock it in the nearby port. Luxurious hotels, rooms for rent and other accommodation facilities can also be found in Nea Fokea. Nightlife enthusiasts can enjoy engaging night clubs where live music creates the great atmosphere.
At the entrance of the village you can see the St. Paul Church, where an annual fair takes place on June 29th and 30th, honoring apostles Paul and Peter. You can’t say that you visited Nea Fokea without discovering St. Paul’s passage, featuring underground rooms, passages and holy waters. According to a legend, the apostle Paul went into the passage inside the rocks to hide from his Roman prosecutors.
Finally, the Byzantine Tower overseeing the entrance into the port is another exceptional site to visit. The tower is the focal point for various summertime cultural events, most of which relate to the famous Kassandra Festival.
Be sure to visit Sani and its surroundings.
The place is located in the northwestern part of the Kassandra Peninsula and is considered one of the best vacation destinations in Greece as a whole.
This place is great for cycling and long walks as well as for beach and sea lovers.
This part of Halkidiki is famous for its Blue Flag beaches, great restaurants and wonderful sandy dunes stretching for kilometers to the north.
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Sane
Be sure to visit Sani and its surroundings.
The place is located in the northwestern part of the Kassandra Peninsula and is considered one of the best vacation destinations in Greece as a whole.
This place is great for cycling and long walks as well as for beach and sea lovers.
This part of Halkidiki is famous for its Blue Flag beaches, great restaurants and wonderful sandy dunes stretching for kilometers to the north.
Cape Possidi is one of the most exciting places along the coast of the Kassandra Peninsula.
The place is located in the central part of the west coast and is well-known for its unusual magnetism.
The cape ends with a sandy stretch, the length of which exceeds half a kilometer.
In calm weather, the place is fantastic, and the color of the water is amazing.
The sandy shallows are visible under the water surface, making the color of the sea varying in different turquoise shades.
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Possidi
Cape Possidi is one of the most exciting places along the coast of the Kassandra Peninsula.
The place is located in the central part of the west coast and is well-known for its unusual magnetism.
The cape ends with a sandy stretch, the length of which exceeds half a kilometer.
In calm weather, the place is fantastic, and the color of the water is amazing.
The sandy shallows are visible under the water surface, making the color of the sea varying in different turquoise shades.
Located at the south of Kassandra, Paliouri is a traditional village in the midst of the verdant surrounding area. Although it isn’t a coastal settlement, it makes an excellent base for all those who don’t mind a short walk to one of the most beautiful beaches of Kassandra.
The imprints of the 19th century architecture are prevalent throughout the village, and the promenade through its narrow alleyways during the afternoon hours makes an experience truly exceptional. In and around the settlement you can find a camp, spa centers, hotels and interesting taverns, serving nicely prepared specialties, based on meat and fresh fish. The region is famous for its olive oil and honey production, which is of high quality.
Surrounded by wooded hills of the pine forest, Paliouri makes an excellent base for hiking activities. Around two kilometers to the southeast direction you can find the marvelous Chrouso beach. Its name, meaning “Golden coast”, explains everything. The combination of the golden sand, blue waters and the neighboring greenery is incredible, to put it mildly. Besides enjoying the incredible nature and inviting waters, Chrouso beach gives you the opportunity to benefit from the water sport and ground sport activities, such as beach volley.
Party enthusiasts would be delighted with various parties taking place in the beach bars, but if you would like to be on your own, there are a couple of secluded beaches in the half-hidden coves around Paliouri.
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Paliouri
Located at the south of Kassandra, Paliouri is a traditional village in the midst of the verdant surrounding area. Although it isn’t a coastal settlement, it makes an excellent base for all those who don’t mind a short walk to one of the most beautiful beaches of Kassandra.
The imprints of the 19th century architecture are prevalent throughout the village, and the promenade through its narrow alleyways during the afternoon hours makes an experience truly exceptional. In and around the settlement you can find a camp, spa centers, hotels and interesting taverns, serving nicely prepared specialties, based on meat and fresh fish. The region is famous for its olive oil and honey production, which is of high quality.
Surrounded by wooded hills of the pine forest, Paliouri makes an excellent base for hiking activities. Around two kilometers to the southeast direction you can find the marvelous Chrouso beach. Its name, meaning “Golden coast”, explains everything. The combination of the golden sand, blue waters and the neighboring greenery is incredible, to put it mildly. Besides enjoying the incredible nature and inviting waters, Chrouso beach gives you the opportunity to benefit from the water sport and ground sport activities, such as beach volley.
Party enthusiasts would be delighted with various parties taking place in the beach bars, but if you would like to be on your own, there are a couple of secluded beaches in the half-hidden coves around Paliouri.
The Petralona Cave is a unique paleontologic landmark, hidden at the eastern foot of Mount Katsika.
You will find the place in the heart of a pastoral countryside, northwest of the Kassandra Peninsula.
Inhabited by cavemen in prehistoric times, today this beautiful cave is about 700,000 years old.
This place will leave you speechless with its unique combination of stalactites, stalagmites and uniquely shaped cave halls.
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Petralona
The Petralona Cave is a unique paleontologic landmark, hidden at the eastern foot of Mount Katsika.
You will find the place in the heart of a pastoral countryside, northwest of the Kassandra Peninsula.
Inhabited by cavemen in prehistoric times, today this beautiful cave is about 700,000 years old.
This place will leave you speechless with its unique combination of stalactites, stalagmites and uniquely shaped cave halls.
Inside the Halkidiki Peninsula you will find a wonderful place that brings the spirit of the past.
Located more than 600 meters above sea level, this place has a slightly cooler climate.
The forested mountains that surround the village contribute to Arnea’s freshness too.
The village offers its visitors the opportunity to feel the Balkan atmosphere and spirit.
Local architecture is typical of this part of Europe, and most buildings are of great historical value.
Above the stone foundations, the houses are in different colors, including pink, blue, orange and many others.
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Arnaia
Inside the Halkidiki Peninsula you will find a wonderful place that brings the spirit of the past.
Located more than 600 meters above sea level, this place has a slightly cooler climate.
The forested mountains that surround the village contribute to Arnea’s freshness too.
The village offers its visitors the opportunity to feel the Balkan atmosphere and spirit.
Local architecture is typical of this part of Europe, and most buildings are of great historical value.
Above the stone foundations, the houses are in different colors, including pink, blue, orange and many others.
Vourvourou is a small tourist town located on the east coast of Sithonia.
What makes this place so popular is its unique coastline.
The tourist village offers a large number of fantastic beaches, combining fine golden sand and turquoise waters.
The shallow waters around the coast are a great opportunity for families with children.
The tempting shallows in the area of Vourvourou have one more advantage – they warm up very quickly in the first warmer days of May.
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Vourvourou
Vourvourou is a small tourist town located on the east coast of Sithonia.
What makes this place so popular is its unique coastline.
The tourist village offers a large number of fantastic beaches, combining fine golden sand and turquoise waters.
The shallow waters around the coast are a great opportunity for families with children.
The tempting shallows in the area of Vourvourou have one more advantage – they warm up very quickly in the first warmer days of May.
The island of Diaporos measures just one and a half square miles, making it a tiny Greek paradise.
While it remained uninhabited for centuries, the beautiful islet became a haven for the rich to build summer homes in the 1950s. Now, tourists can freely access its beautiful beaches.
It is an ideal destination ideal not only for those who want to relax and kick back on one of its beaches with white-pink sands, but also for those who cannot stand cold water or want to enjoy the sea in the winter time.
The long beach of Vourvourous, which is located just across the water, creates a natural bay for Diaporos, and as a result, the islet is never affected by winds. This is the main reason the waters stay warm and peaceful all year round.
The only way to reach Diaporos, however, is to negotiate with the fishermen of Vourvourous and the surrounding areas to transport you there with their boats.
It's a small and covered with Mediterranean vegetation island attracts lovers of swimming, snorkeling and diving not far from the eastern coast of Sithonia.
Called Diaporos, it is a real paradise in the vicinity of Vourvourou.
Diaporos is famous for its numerous bays and mirror sea waters.
The most beautiful place, however, you will find in its northeastern corner – the Blue Lagoon of Sithonia.
The azure water of the lagoon is so limpid that you can easily see what’s underwater 50 meters in front of you.
The best way to enjoy the lagoon is to visit it by boat.
You will be able to swim far from the shore, where the water is crystal clear.
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Diaporos Island
The island of Diaporos measures just one and a half square miles, making it a tiny Greek paradise.
While it remained uninhabited for centuries, the beautiful islet became a haven for the rich to build summer homes in the 1950s. Now, tourists can freely access its beautiful beaches.
It is an ideal destination ideal not only for those who want to relax and kick back on one of its beaches with white-pink sands, but also for those who cannot stand cold water or want to enjoy the sea in the winter time.
The long beach of Vourvourous, which is located just across the water, creates a natural bay for Diaporos, and as a result, the islet is never affected by winds. This is the main reason the waters stay warm and peaceful all year round.
The only way to reach Diaporos, however, is to negotiate with the fishermen of Vourvourous and the surrounding areas to transport you there with their boats.
It's a small and covered with Mediterranean vegetation island attracts lovers of swimming, snorkeling and diving not far from the eastern coast of Sithonia.
Called Diaporos, it is a real paradise in the vicinity of Vourvourou.
Diaporos is famous for its numerous bays and mirror sea waters.
The most beautiful place, however, you will find in its northeastern corner – the Blue Lagoon of Sithonia.
The azure water of the lagoon is so limpid that you can easily see what’s underwater 50 meters in front of you.
The best way to enjoy the lagoon is to visit it by boat.
You will be able to swim far from the shore, where the water is crystal clear.
In an environmentally friendly forested area in the northeastern part of Halkidiki, you will find one of Greece’s most beloved natural beauties.
Here, amidst the picturesque mountain scenery, under the thick shadow of dense deciduous forests, is nestled the beautiful Varvara Waterfall.
Located about 8 km from the village of Olympiada, the waterfall and its surroundings are most beautiful in the late spring, especially in May.
The place is deeply recommended for people who want to relieve stress and tension while enjoying the beauty of nature.
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Varvara Waterfall1
In an environmentally friendly forested area in the northeastern part of Halkidiki, you will find one of Greece’s most beloved natural beauties.
Here, amidst the picturesque mountain scenery, under the thick shadow of dense deciduous forests, is nestled the beautiful Varvara Waterfall.
Located about 8 km from the village of Olympiada, the waterfall and its surroundings are most beautiful in the late spring, especially in May.
The place is deeply recommended for people who want to relieve stress and tension while enjoying the beauty of nature.
Not far from Vourvourou is the popular Fava Beach.
Because of its turquoise crystal clear waters, cliffs along the beach and lush vegetation on the coast, this beach is often described as one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean.
The ecologically clean environment in the area of Fava is a great place to relieve stress and is a good opportunity to quickly recover your mind and body.
You can enjoy the warm sun rays from early May till late October.
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Fava Beach
Not far from Vourvourou is the popular Fava Beach.
Because of its turquoise crystal clear waters, cliffs along the beach and lush vegetation on the coast, this beach is often described as one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean.
The ecologically clean environment in the area of Fava is a great place to relieve stress and is a good opportunity to quickly recover your mind and body.
You can enjoy the warm sun rays from early May till late October.
The clear and limpid sapphire waters off the coast of Halkidiki are a great opportunity for scuba diving enthusiasts.
The underwater visibility of over 40 meters allows you to see in detail the underwater reefs as well as the marine creatures living there.
One of the places in this respect is the area of the coastal town of Agios Nikolaos.
Known for its crystal clear water, it is a guarantee for a first-class experience.
The area also offers some of the best diving schools in the country.
This is a good opportunity for you to learn all the details you need to know about the water sport, not to mention the high quality available equipment
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Agios Nikolaos
The clear and limpid sapphire waters off the coast of Halkidiki are a great opportunity for scuba diving enthusiasts.
The underwater visibility of over 40 meters allows you to see in detail the underwater reefs as well as the marine creatures living there.
One of the places in this respect is the area of the coastal town of Agios Nikolaos.
Known for its crystal clear water, it is a guarantee for a first-class experience.
The area also offers some of the best diving schools in the country.
This is a good opportunity for you to learn all the details you need to know about the water sport, not to mention the high quality available equipment
With its crystal clear waters, Platanitis is not only one of Halkidiki’s top beaches.
Situated on the fabulous east coast of Sithonia, this place is also great for snorkeling enthusiasts.
In fact, very few places around the world offer as many days of smooth seas a year as you can find here.
Underwater visibility can vary according to weather conditions, but it is not surprising to exceed 40 meters and even more.
When you feel tired, there is a good choice of bars near the shore where you can rest.
With a cool drink or a serving of grilled fish, this is a great way to relax yourself and recharge your batteries.
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Platanitsi
With its crystal clear waters, Platanitis is not only one of Halkidiki’s top beaches.
Situated on the fabulous east coast of Sithonia, this place is also great for snorkeling enthusiasts.
In fact, very few places around the world offer as many days of smooth seas a year as you can find here.
Underwater visibility can vary according to weather conditions, but it is not surprising to exceed 40 meters and even more.
When you feel tired, there is a good choice of bars near the shore where you can rest.
With a cool drink or a serving of grilled fish, this is a great way to relax yourself and recharge your batteries.
Mountains covered with dense forests dominate the landscape of the easternmost of the three Halkidiki peninsulas – Mount Athos.
Untouched and sparsely populated, this peninsula is one of the most unique places in the world.
The monks are the only population of the sovereign monastic community.
On the territory of the peninsula you will find 20 monasteries.
The most popular of them are the Chilandariou, Zographou, Vatopediou, Agios Panteleimon and Pantokratoros Monastery.
Mount Athos has its own cultural identity and specifications.
One of the most controversial questions is that women are not allowed to visit the peninsula.
The only opportunity for them is to enjoy the wonderful beauty of Mount Athos is to observe the coast from the board of a cruise ship or a boat from the sea.
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Mount Athos
Mountains covered with dense forests dominate the landscape of the easternmost of the three Halkidiki peninsulas – Mount Athos.
Untouched and sparsely populated, this peninsula is one of the most unique places in the world.
The monks are the only population of the sovereign monastic community.
On the territory of the peninsula you will find 20 monasteries.
The most popular of them are the Chilandariou, Zographou, Vatopediou, Agios Panteleimon and Pantokratoros Monastery.
Mount Athos has its own cultural identity and specifications.
One of the most controversial questions is that women are not allowed to visit the peninsula.
The only opportunity for them is to enjoy the wonderful beauty of Mount Athos is to observe the coast from the board of a cruise ship or a boat from the sea.
The Ouranoupoli Tower is one of Halkidiki’s greatest landmarks.
It is located in the remote eastern parts of the peninsula, just north of Mount Athos.
Built on the very shore of the bay, the tower rises majestically in this place at least since the 14th century.
The earliest evidence of its existence dates back to 1344.
However, today scientists are convinced that it was built even earlier.
Over the centuries, parts of the tower were destroyed, but today, it is surprisingly well preserved and in a very good condition.
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Ouranoupoli
The Ouranoupoli Tower is one of Halkidiki’s greatest landmarks.
It is located in the remote eastern parts of the peninsula, just north of Mount Athos.
Built on the very shore of the bay, the tower rises majestically in this place at least since the 14th century.
The earliest evidence of its existence dates back to 1344.
However, today scientists are convinced that it was built even earlier.
Over the centuries, parts of the tower were destroyed, but today, it is surprisingly well preserved and in a very good condition.
In the calm and smooth bay locked between Sithonia and Mount Athos, you will find a little known paradise.
Ammouliani is a small island that is only 6 kilometers long but has a lot to offer.
It is covered with emerald green Mediterranean vegetation and olive trees, and the water around is sapphire-blue.
The island offers spectacular beaches that combine very light and fine golden sands and crystal clear sea.
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Ammouliani Island - Αμμουλιανή
In the calm and smooth bay locked between Sithonia and Mount Athos, you will find a little known paradise.
Ammouliani is a small island that is only 6 kilometers long but has a lot to offer.
It is covered with emerald green Mediterranean vegetation and olive trees, and the water around is sapphire-blue.
The island offers spectacular beaches that combine very light and fine golden sands and crystal clear sea.