Its particular
shape reminds of three fingers pointing the Aegean
Sea or Poseidon’s trident. Those three peninsulas
are called Cassandra, Sithonia and Mt. Athos.
The peninsula of Halkidiki is a real paradise,
endowed by nature with enchanting coves and bays,
rocky headlands, beaches with golden sand and
crystalline waters; olive and pine forest complete
the amazing picture of Halkidiki holiday.
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Of
the three “fingers” of the peninsula, only the middle
and the western one (Sithonia and Cassandra) are
welcoming tourism with incredible natural beauty
and developed touristy facilities.
The Cassandra is ideal for all-night party and bustling
beaches; Sithonia is the perfect place for nature
lovers, quietness and deserted beaches.
The eastern most prong belongs to the monastic community
of Athos, the Holy Mountain.
Visitation
to it is strictly regulated: men must ask for a
permit six months in advance and women are not allowed.
Halkidiki
has interesting villages, an outstanding beauty
and the best and more beautiful beaches |
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of the entire
Greece, famous
for their crystalline waters and their pure white
sand.
Holidays in Halkidiki are ideal for everyone, with
quietness and deserted beaches on Sithonia and full
of nightlife on Cassandra.
The capital of Halkidiki is Poligiros, which is
situated in the centre of the peninsula, 69 kilometres
from Thessaloniki.
Some details which can make Halkidiki attractive are someextreme-adventurous sports, like Jeep Safari. |
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