Known as the Halkidiki Peninsula, Halkidiki is a peninsula located northeast of tracksuit, in the region of Central Macedonia. Its 550 kilometers of beaches candid, bathed by crystal clear waters and its ancient history make Halkidiki a true pearl of Mediterranean coast.
According to many tour operators, this is a completely new Greece, one that differs greatly from the collective imagination and leaves those who visit it with a feeling ofunexpected discovery.
The territory is made up of three peninsulas, three narrow strips of land similar to the fingers of a hand that extend towards the Aegean Sea.
To the west is the peninsula of Kassandra, the most populated and lively, especially suitable for the most fashionable tourist. Here, in fact, in addition to a spectacular sea surrounded by expanses of pine forests, tourists can find all kinds of leisure and services: hotels luxury, discos, typical Greek taverns, campsites, cafes and pubs. Among the most famous beaches are Cassandra-Halkidiki e Haniotí, which have nothing to envy of the Caribbean beaches.
The central peninsula, Sithonia, is, however, wilder and less inhabited: what characterizes it, in fact, is the wonderful natural landscape, made up of sandy coves and olive groves. He great yes to leave you breathless with its colors, which vary from intense blue to light green. You can opt for free, wild and isolated beaches, or those with equipped spa establishments, with beach bars. Worthy of mention is the small one. bath de Agia Kiriaki, totally surrounded by vegetation.
The easternmost peninsula is Mount Athos and it is as spiritual as it is inaccessible to the majority. Dominated by the mountain of the same name, 2.033 meters high, the third 'phalanx' of the hand is inhabited by 1.700 Orthodox monks. It has been an independent Republic since 883 AD. AND Women are not allowed access., while men require special permission, therefore the only way to admire the beautiful monasteries with sea views is by taking a boat trip or ship. A few kilometers away is the small island of Ammoulianí, a small paradise made up of white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. In its picturesque harbor you will see boats casting colorful reflections in the calm waters, while the city center was built like an amphitheater over the bay, with beautiful tiled roofs, green gardens and alleys leading to the sea.
