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Halkidiki
Chalkidiki, also Halkidiki or Chalcidice, less often Khalkidiki and rarely Chalkidice (Greek: Χαλκιδική, IPA: xaʎciðiˈci), is one of the prefectures of Greece. It is located in the southeastern portion of Central Macedonia. The Cholomontas or the Cholomon mountains lie in the northcentral part. It consists of a large peninsula in the northwestern Aegean Sea, resembling a hand with three "fingers" – Pallene (now Kassandra), Sithonia, and Agion Oros (the ancient Acte), which contains Mount Athos and its monasteries. In ancient times, Chalkidiki was part of Thrace. The first Greek settlers in this area came from Chalcis (Halkis) and Eretria, cities in Euboea, around the eighth century BC who founded cities such as Mende, Torone and Scione; a second wave came from Andros in the sixth century BC. The ancient city of Stageira was the birthplace of the great philosopher Aristotle. The capital of Chalkidiki is the city of Polygyros, located in the center of the peninsula. In June 2003, at the holiday resort Porto Carras located in Neos Marmaras, Sithonia, European Union leaders presented the first draft of the European constitution. See History of the European Constitution for developments after this point. The only prefectural boundary is with the Thessaloniki prefecture located to the north. Television Chalkidiki TV - Nea MoudaniaSuper TV - Nea MoudaniaTransport GR-18, NW, W, SW, Cen., NEChalkidiki has no railroads and airports.Ancient sites OlynthosPotidaeaPalaiochori "Neposi" castleMunicipalities
See also: list of settlements in the Chalkidiki prefecture Notable residents Aristotle the ancient philosopherSokratis Malamas (b. September 29, 1957 in Sykia), a Greek singerManolis Mitsias (b. 1944 in Doumpia), famous Greek singerGrigoris Arnaoutoglou (b. 1970), popular television show presenter, Mega ChannelExternal links Chalkidiki Tourist GuideChalkidiki GuideChalkidiki websiteChalkidiki...
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Hotels in Halkidiki
 | Athos Palace  |
Score 8.75 from 2 reviews | | |  |
| Our luxurious all-inclusive resort is beautifully situated on a sandy beach on the pine-dotted cape of Kassandra, surrounded by gardens and located only 2 km from the village of Kalithea.
The peninsula of Kassandra is only 75 km from Thessaloniki’s Macedonia airport. Such a tranquil location offers plenty of opportunity to relax. For those who wish to enjoy the sea or the beach, our hotel offers one of the best long stretches of sandy beach with the clearest waters imaginable. Our staff will be happy to open up an umbrella and offer you a sun bed, or even teach you one of the many water sports available. However we offer a unique Olympic-size outdoor swimming pool with fresh water, as well as one indoors. The snack bar is next to the pool and offers all kinds of drinks and snacks from early in the morning until midnight. ... more | | |
 | Hotel Mallas  |
Score 5.625 from 4 reviews | | Cris. Parnaveli 11 |  |
| The hotel has a restaurant and bar. The front desk is open 24 hours a day and room service is available around the clock.
Non-smoking and family rooms are available, as are rooms for disabled guests.
The hotel has free parking facilities, a lift, a safe and central heating.
A buffet breakfast is available for an additional EUR 5 per person per night. ... more | | |
 | Villa Kalliopi  |
Score 7.55 from 21 reviews | | Beach |  |
| Our beautiful and well-organised residence is located in a charming corner of Gerakini on the Halkidiki peninsula and is surrounded by 7,000 m² of olive, orange and lemon trees.
In Villa Kalliopi, there are 15 pleasant apartments, which were built in 1989. The residence’s surroundings make it an ideal playing ground for children. The distance from the seashore is only 50 metres. Please note that Villa Kalliopi also offers you a car rental service from / to either Thessaloniki or Chalkidiki. All the essential facilities are just 300 metres away, including a supermarket, butcher shop, restaurants, taverns and pizzeria, whilst the distance from Thessaloniki is 75 km. ... more | | |
 | Petrino Suites Hotel  |
Score 7.275 from 15 reviews | | |  |
| During your stay at Petrino Suites you can start your day with a traditional house made breakfast in our breakfast room Kalimera, enjoy in our garden restaurant a nice lunch, and relax by the pool to our bar, enjoying a variety of greek sweets.
The Kalimera breakfast room offers traditional delicacies inspired by the local area such as tiropita (cheese pie), prasopita (leek pie), peinirli, in this way blending into a fully American style breakfast buffet. ... more | | |
| | Akrogiali Boutique Hotel  |
Score 9.5 from 2 reviews | | Polichrono |  |
| Famous for its hospitality, the Akrogiali Boutique Hotel is pleasantly situated in the beautiful village of Polichrono in Halkidiki, with a great view of the bay of Kassandra.
Located 90 km from Thessaloniki Airport and 95 km from Thessaloniki port, you will be staying in an ideal location close to the beach. This hotel is just 60 metres from the crystal water of the Aegean sea. You can also find a selection of shops in the surrounding area. For business guests, there is a meeting room available for up to 30 people, 150 m² in size. Internet access is available without charge.
The village of Polichrono offers some of the cleanest and warmest waters in Greece. This turquoise swimming paradise, combined with the unlimited white sand, has been awarded yearly with prestigious Blue Flags by the EU. ... more | | |
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| Corfu Town By Boat |
6 or 8 hours |
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Sailing from Imerolia your cruise to the picturesque capital of Corfu will take approximately one and a half hours on a large comfortable boat.
The cruise will take you passed the harbor of Kassiopi, along the north east coast, famous for its luxury villas and beautiful scenery. Looking inland across the olive clad slopes, cast the eyes higher to the highest peak of Pantocrator.
Mooring in the old port it is a few minutes walk into the pedestrian center of this historic town. There is a myriad of shops selling some of Corfu's best souvenirs from leather goods and furs to ceramics and leather. The Liston is the place to be seen, smart coffee bars line the street overlooking the old fort, the palace of St Michael and St George and cricket pitch a good place to relax and soak up the atmosphere with a cold beer or perhaps a Corfiot ginger beer!
For those more interested in the sites than shopping, you will not be disappointed. You can enter the Old and New Forts, but don't forget to be respectfully dressed to enter the famous Church of St Spiridon with its tall red campanile. There is a proper fish, fruit and vege market set just outside the walls of the new Fort. (Mornings only).
The British cemetery is a garden full of orchids in spring and the headstones tell the tale the checkered history of Corfu. The Archaeological museum is off Garitsa bay behind the Corfu Palace hotel. You will have three hours to browse before setting sail for your leisurely homeward journey.
On the day you will stop for approximately one hour to swim and cool off in the clear Ionian Sea, and have lunch at the seaside tavern at Kerassia. The pebbly beach is a good spot to try some snorkeling and is a beautiful place on Corfu's well known north east coast with a dramatic mountain backdrop.
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10 hours |
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Drive through Levadia and Arachova (famous for its bright multi colored carpets). Arrive in Levadia at 10:30am for about 20 minutes, then continue onto Delphi. Arrive in Delphi at 12:00pm (noon), the ancient sanctuary of Apollo. Visit the Museum where you can see among other archaeological treasures, the unique bronze Charioteer, then proceed through the sacred way to the Athenian treasury. This visit will end at 1:30pm, when you will drive to a hotel for lunch. Visit the Temple of Apollo and the Castalia Spring, before at 3:00pm, you return to Athens following the same route as the morning, with a stop again at Levadia. Special Offer - Children aged 12 years and under travel free during July and August - BOOK NOW!
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| Day Tour to Parga and Paxos |
12 hours |
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Your trip begins from Corfu port, having a fantastic view of the east coast of the island, extending before you. The sea color changes to all shades of blue, tiny bays and small peninsulas emerge from the coast and steep slopes unfold before your eyes.
The first stop is the olive tree covered island Paxos. In the island capital, Gaios, you will have the chance to swim in turquoise waters or dine in one of the inviting taverns (not included in tour cost).
You will continue sailing to arrive at Parga, on the Greek mainland. Here you can get to know the pretty village with its lively port and the narrow streets, leading to the city fortress. There is also the opportunity for you to have lunch in one of the fish taverns by the sea front (not included in tour cost), or relax under the sun trying the waters in one of the nearby beaches.
Afterwards, sit back in the comfortable cruise ship and enjoy the trip back to Corfu port.
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