Reserve one of hotels in Halkidiki and discover the incredible beauty of the combination of green and blue. Holidays in Halkidiki are beautiful in every season. At the search engine of our website you will find more than 110 Halkidiki hotels ranging from cheap Halkidiki hotels to luxury rooms. Halkidiki consists of three green peninsulas, Kassandra, Sithonia and Athos. Nevertheless, the capital of the prefecture is located in a mountainous section called Polygyros.

Best beaches Halkidiki

Halkidiki offers some of the most beautiful beaches of Northern Greece. You'll find a wide variety of beaches so as to enjoy your summer holidays in Halkidiki. There are sandy beaches and beaches with white pebbles. The first peninsula of Halkidiki, Kassandra Peninsula has many beautiful beaches such as those of Kallithea, Hanioti, Afitos, Kryopigi and Kassandria. Generally, the Kassandra Peninsula due to its proximity to Thessaloniki has very well organized and popular beaches. Sithonia is the second peninsula of Halkidiki. The rugged and spectacular scenery will make the nature lovers happy with the large number of amazing beaches. Vourvourou and Nikiti are beaches that combine the lush environment with the turquoise crystal waters. Moreover, there are beautiful beaches in southeastern Sithonia as well, such as Toroni and Porto Koufo. The third peninsula, Mount Athos, also known as Agion Oros has a few open to visitors’ beaches. At the town of Ouranoupolis, where the boats leave for the monasteries of Mount Athos, you will find a nice beach with beautiful crystal clear waters. Also, the island of Ammouliani has arcane and sandy beaches that will amaze you. Famous beaches are also those of Sani, Siviris and Armenistis, which is well known for its Camping.

Lifestyle Halkidiki

The stay in Halkidiki is a great experience. You can visit the famous villages of Halkidiki and the beautiful coastal towns. Halkidiki is an ideal destination all year round. The people of Thessaloniki know first hand what a wonderful place to escape is. Apart from the wonderful beaches that make Halkidiki a beautiful summer destination during the winter many people are visiting the traditional places of Halkidiki, and enjoy the local hospitality. Moreover, in Halkidiki you will find an exciting array of bars and cafes where you can sit for a relaxing drink or coffee. There are too many bars and cafes that offer breathtaking views and are located just off the beach. The stay in Halkidiki can be combined with its many hotels built in small green bays next to the sea. Moreover, the local cuisine is one of very high quality. Traditional tavernas offer all year round fresh fish and some of the new luxury restaurants have added to their lists modern Mediterranean dishes.

Sightseeing

There are many interesting sights, museums and archaeological sites in and around the peninsulas of Halkidiki. One of the main attractions is the cave Petralona at the foothills of the mountain Katsika. The cave was found in 1959 by a resident of Petralona and became world famous in 1960 when the skull of the Arhanthropos was found by another villager, Mr. Sarrigiannidis. The excavations of the cave began in 1965. The investigations that conducted showed that the Arhanthropos is about 700.000 years old, which makes him the oldest man in Europe. In Halkidiki, there are also many interesting museums to visit. The archaeological museums of Polygyros and Olynthus are the most representative of Halkidiki, whereas the respective museums of Polygyros of Arnaia and Afytos will show you how life was in the region long time ago.

Transportation

There are many ways to access Halkidiki. There is easy access to the area by car from Athens or Thessaloniki by the highway. However, you can also get there by air using the nearby airports of Thessaloniki and Kavala. To explore Halkidiki you must have a car, in order to visit the many villages and attractions of the region. Finally, there are buses that connect the villages and start from Thessaloniki or Polygyros. In case you intend to use the bus, be sure to know the departure points and the timetable. Hotels in Halkidiki can offer you information about bus schedules.