Nea Potidea holidays

Nea Potidea

Holidays to Nea Potidea give you a beach on one side, a marina on the other, and historical sights right in the middle.

The gates of Kassandra

Nea Potidea’s a small town in Halkidiki, split by a canal that separates it from mainland Greece. It’s a place of two halves. If you’re a beachgoer, you’ll want to be on the east side, where there’s one long stretch of sand covering the coastline. And if you’re a foodie, you’ll want to visit the seafood-serving tavernas that line the marina on the west side. You can head up towards the canal if you want to eye up historical sites, or jump in a 15-minute taxi to Kassandra if you fancy a night out – it’s one of the liveliest spots in northern Greece.

A Blue Flag beach

Nea Potidea Beach takes up the whole of the east coast here. The bay stretches over two kilometres and has been awarded a Blue Flag, so it’s the ideal spot for a family beach day. Along the sand, you’ll find watersports shacks and a diving centre, as well as volleyball courts and plenty of sunloungers and parasols. And if you want to try snorkelling, you’re in luck, as the water’s as clear as glass. The bars and tavernas on the promenade behind the beach are on hand to keep you fuelled for the day, too.

Halkidiki’s history

One of the main attractions here is the Potidea Chanel – it’s lined with ruins and known for its excellent sunset-watching credentials. If you take a walk along the canal, you’ll be able to see what remains of the Justinian Wall – it was built in the 6th century to help protect the land. Two more historical sites worth a look at are the Chapel of the Archangels and the Church of Agios Georgios. The former was built in 1872 and is made of the stones of the destroyed monastery from Mount Athos. As for the latter, it’s a massive building with blonde bricks and coffee-coloured grout which set off the stone bell towers and pillars. Step inside, and you’ll see lots of ancient tokens and frescoes.

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Facts about Nea Potidea

Currency
Euro
(EUR)
Language
Greek
Time zone
GMT +2
Flight duration
3 hours to 4 hours from Gatwick

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