The prefecture of Halkidiki, in the southeast of Thessaloniki, with the characteristic shape of the three ‘legs’, is a favorite vacation destination of Thessaloniki residents and thousands of visitors from around the world every year. In the three peninsulas of Halkidiki, Kassandra, Sithonia and the peninsula of Athos, await you dozens of coastal villages, each with its own color, emerald crystal waters, cosmopolitan beaches as well as picturesque coves, majestic sunsets, lush forests and unique alternations of landscape of sand and pine, and of course, 39 of the dentalated coasts have been awarded with blue flags. The hotel facilities includes from small accommodations to award winning international luxury hotels to satisfy even the most discerning guest. You can also find the best sports facilities in all sports, its rich gastronomy and nightlife that will keep you awake until dawn and you will understand why the Thessalonians tend to say ‘no place like Halkidiki’!
But even if you belong to those who are looking for complete isolation, follow the suggestion of Lonely Planet which includes the uninhabited islands of Halkidiki in eight top destinations worldwide, for detoxification holidays from the digital world! Read more here
No resort is not more than two hours by car, while the bus from KTEL Halkidiki takes you to the desired destination through a dense route network. More here