Halkidiki Holidays
Holidays to Halkidiki take you away from Greece’s popular holiday islands, and let you explore an up-and-coming part of the country’s mainland.
Greece’s unsung hero
This three-fingered peninsula juts out into the Aegean Sea from the north of the Greek mainland. It’s not as well-known as many of the other Greek holiday destinations, but that’s just its appeal. The region offers visitors a go-slow atmosphere and some of the best scenery in the country – both along the coast and further inland.
Kassandra
The westernmost peninsula, called Kassandra, is the most popular of the three. Visitors tend to make a beeline for the town of Hanioti, with its village square and evening markets. Then there’s sophisticated Sani, a purpose-built resort that’s fronted by a Blue Flag beach and a yacht-filled marina. Finally, you’ve got Kalithea, which is your best bet if you’re looking for a lively after-hours scene.
Sithonia
The next peninsula over, called Sithonia, is wilder and more rugged than Kassandra. As a result, tiny fishing villages and sprawling pine forests are more common than holiday resorts. People tend to head here to enjoy the great outdoors. Secluded coves and virgin bays set the scene along the coast, and myriad walking trails weave their way inland.
Mount Athos
Mount Athos is the easternmost of Halkidiki’s peninsulas. This monastic republic is strictly off limits to visitors, but you can get a good look at the place with a boat trip around its shores.
At a glance
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Take a daytrip toThessaloniki, Greece’s second city
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Follow the walking trails through the forests of the Sithonia peninsula
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Hire a boat and sail around the picturesque coastline
Destinations in Halkidiki
Destinations in Halkidiki
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Paliouri
Exploring unspoiled countryside and lounging on white-sand beaches is all in a day’s work on holidays to Paliouri.
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Afitos
Holidays to Afitos are all about rest and relaxation. You get an unspoilt village, a tranquil beach and lots of easy-to-visit places along this popular Halkidiki peninsula.
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Hanioti
Holidays to Hanioti take you to a purpose-built village in Halkidiki. Here you’ll find a lively shopping and nightlife scene, plus a 5-kilometre stretch of white-sand beach.
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Kalithea (Halkidiki)
Holidays to Kalithea take you to an up-and-coming seaside town in northeastern Greece for lively bars, authentic tavernas and long stretches of white sand. And for a bit of old Greece there’s the quaint Afitos village just 5 minutes’ drive away.
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Kriopigi
Holidays to Kriopigi take you to an old-fashioned Greek village, away from the noise and bustle. Here you’ll find a main strip dotted with shops and tavernas, plus a golden-sand beach.
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Ouranoupolis
You’ll see the lesser-trodden side of Greece on holidays to Ouranoupolis. It’s backed by tree-cloaked hills, and the beaches are more peaceful than the main tourist traps.
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Polichrono
Holidays to Polichrono take you to a quiet seaside village that comes with a handful of authentic tavernas and cosy bars – plus a beautifully long sandy beach.
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Sani
Holidays to Sani give you a classy marina, plush cocktail lounges and designer shops – all neatly packaged with countryside walks and a 7-kilometre beach.
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Nea Moudania
Holidays to Nea Moudania take you to Halkidiki’s second-biggest town. With its shops, bars and authentic tavernas, it’s great for those who like their holidays lively.
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Kalives (Halkidiki)
Big beaches and a laid-back feel are the cornerstones of holidays to Kalives. Plus, the town is bookended by two peninsulas packed with wild walking trails and stylish port towns.
