Besides enjoying the beautiful environment and bathing in crystal clear waters, Halkidiki is an excellent choice for sports enthusiasts. A wide range of ground and water sports can be found practically around any corner, and plentiful options are at disposal for the professionals and occasional sportsmen alike.
44 years ago, in July 1971, a local group, motivated by their love for the sea, attempted something that was considered a madness, to swim across the Toroneos Gulf from Nikiti Sithonia to Kassandra.
A new entertainment park, opens in Kassandria Halkidiki, the “Marabou fun park”.
Offers international safety standards and certifications with the most modern and innovative games market and security for visitors.
It’s good to go off the beaten track in a great city. In high season the tourist hotspots will be routinely mobbed and the attractions you hoped would blow your mind can leave you feeling cold. Plus, if you go alternative, when your friends ask where you went on holiday you can look pensively into the distance and say “you probably haven’t heard of it but…” Smooth, I know. Perhaps you’ve been to Athens before, or maybe you’re just an alternative sort of person, whatever the case here are 3 offbeat things to do in the ancient capital of Greece:
Greece is a unique country with amazing natural features and an even more remarkable history. If you are looking to visit, there are so many package holidays out there that are tailor-made for individuals who want to get value for money in their trip. The following are some of the main reasons why you should visit Greece:
1. A Visit to Petralona Cave
You don’t want to miss a visit to Petralona Cave with its magnificent stalagmites and stalactites. It was discovered by a Petralona resident, Philippos Hatzaridis, in 1959. Systematic excavation of the Cave began in 1965 under the guidance of Professor Aris Poulianos, founder of the Anthropological Association of Greece.
Taxiarchis is a village build in the heart of mountain Holomontas on a high of 670 m.
Any Greek or foreign Orthodox Christian who wishes to visit Mount Athos must first get in touch with the Pilgrim Bureau in Thessaloniki (tel. (++30) 2310 833 733) or Ouranoupoli, Halkidiki (tel. (++30) 23770 71 423) in order to obtain the Diamoneterion (visitation permit) which is valid for four calendar days.
In Fourka beach at the peninsula of Kassandra Halkidiki Greece , was recovered a small towed artillery howitzer-flak.
The Howitzer it was at the sea more than 70 years. The distance from the coast isn’t more than 80 meters and the depth was 5 m.
CUISINES OF THE WORLD : The Silk Road: From Beijing to Rome
9-18 MAY
This year’s festival – Sani Gourmet 2014 – will be focusing on world cuisine through the prism of the Silk Road. The long route travelled by merchandise between Asia and Europe, bearing new ideas and cultural influences as well as commodities, made a decisive contribution to the diffusion of new ideas and approaches in one of the most fundamental areas of human creativity: gastronomy.
The residents of Ierissos are known to be great shipwrights, preserving an age-old profession which passes on from generation to generation.
A great video with paragliding in Halkidiki Kassandra Greece .
Thank you Adam Chodorowski
Before starting the journey
Visit the doctor. He will check the health of the animal and will give you the health certificate and vaccination, which must have with you if you travel by ship or airplane , but if you stay in a hotel.
In the picturesque village of Stagira, on the Northeast of Halkidiki in a part overlooking the gulf of Ierissos, there is Aristotle’s Park.
Each route is connected to an international historical uniqueness:
The stunning beach resort of Halkidiki can be found just to the southeast of Thessaloniki in the northern region of Greece. This destination boasts crystal clear waters as well as enchanting remote bays and picturesque villages and has long been attracting visitors from all over the world. People who know where to look will find plenty of excellent accommodation deals, and sites such as Holiday Hypermarket offer plenty of accommodation options at the click of a button.
The Monastery Center for Disease Prevention, Panagia Philanthropini, (Our Lady, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Who Loves Humankind) resides in northern Greece, near the town of Ormylia, Halkidiki.
The Valtinger Beer: The Pride and Joy of Halkidiki - The Valtinger beer is a product of Halkidiki & will make your summer vacations cooler. Here's how the Valtinger golden honey ale beer was born. Cheers!
Halkidiki is the Perfect Destination for Solo Travelers - While it's the best destination for family tourism, Halkidiki is an excellent holiday location for solo travelers too. Here you're going to find out why.
