Book Cheap Holidays in Halkidiki
Summary
Halkidiki, also known as Chalkidiki, is one of the prefectures of Greece, located in the southeastern part of the central Macedonia region. Made up of a large peninsula shaped like a hand with three fingers, it stretches out into the Aegean Sea. Popular places within Halkidiki include Moudania, Kallikrateia, Polygyros, and Kassandra, the largest and most visited towns are the city of Polygyros, Nea Moudania and Nea Kallikrateia. Halkidiki holidays are popular with tourists travelling to Greece, with beautiful scenery, over 300 miles of attractive beaches, secluded bays and coves and the warm clear coastline of the Aegean Sea it’s no surprise that visitors return year after year, so book your cheap Halkidiki holidays today with Book-Cheap-Holidays.
Things to do
When on holidays in Halkidiki there are plenty of beach resorts, villages and towns among the three fingers to choose from. Kassandra, located on the most western finger, has more than enough fantastic beaches for any traveller. Most resorts have an excellent range of facilities such as water sports, diving and treks through the wonderful countryside. Kassandra has had the most development, making it the more lively spot on Halkidiki holidays and home to popular resorts such as Afitos, Polichrono and Pefkohori, for more family orientated resorts you can visit Fourka, Hanioti and Kriopigi. The middle finger, Sithonia, is known to be quieter and more upmarket than Kassandra, it offers outstanding scenery, quiet secluded beaches and coves, backed by forest areas and olive groves. The most mysterious finger of the three has to be the eastern Mount Athos, home to monasteries and the monks who still live within them. Due to their beliefs, women are not permitted to visit and only limited amount of men, who seek permission in advance are allowed to visit the wonders within this area! Popular executions on holidays to Halkidiki could include trips to the popular water park or even a visit to the strange and wonderful Petralona Cave. Nearby there is also the city of Thessaloniki, which has excellent shopping and a vibrant nightlife. Nightlife within Halkidiki includes waterfront restaurants and tavernas to relax in or enjoy some of the live music within the bars. For the wildest nightlife you could travel to the resort of Kallithea.
Flights & Accommodation
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Quick Facts
- Location; Southeast Europe, Greece
- Capital; Polygyros
- Passport and Visa; UK nationals require a passport valid for the period of intended stay. British Citizens do not require a visa
- Language; Greek is the national language, but English is widely spoken
- Health; There are no specific health risks in Greece, but visitors are advised to consider vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis, influenza vaccination and a Hepatitis A.