Kassandra
Kassandra is the most popular peninsula in Halkidiki, being close to Thessaloniki in comparison with the other two peninsulas, Sithonia and Mount Athos. Visitors can enjoy a charming place, well-known for its quality accommodation, hotels, apartments and studios for rent.
If you are looking for entertainment, Kassandra is the right place for you. The nightlife in Kassandra attracts people who can choose a lot of bars and clubs for spending their time. The Greek traditional taverns are all over the place and the combination of sandy beaches with crystal blue sea offers you a memorable holiday.
Guests can get information regarding the sightseeing in Kassandra from the hotels, having the possibility to visit, as the area offers a lot of sites and monuments, such as the Ancient Settlement in Afitos, the Sanctuary of Poseidon in Possidi, the castle and the canal in Potidea, the ancient ruins in Polygyros and many others.
Detail about the package
What's included
Cassandra or Kassandra
Was a daughter of King Priam and of Queen Hecuba of Troy in Greek mythology.
What to see
Lake Mavromba Polychrono Three kilometers west of Polychrono, at an altitude of 300 m, this lake is of great ecological interest. It is a monument of nature (since 1997) and a unique wetland with two rare species of waterfowl. Around the lake there are hiking trails, springs and rare wild vegetation. Museum of Fishing Boats and Tools It is located in Nea Moudania, where ancient anchors, cotton nets, hooks for sea urchins and hooks are exposed. There are three-dimensional representations of fishing techniques, boat models and rich iconography.
Food & Beverages
The rich pine forests of Halkidiki give honey of unique quality. The area also produces oil and olives, while in different villages you will find jams and sweets.
Places to be
Maps & Location
HELKIDIKI KTEL: Athens: (210) – 8225148, (210) – 8226345 or (210) – 5152548, Thessaloniki: (2310) -316555, (2310) -316565, (2310) -316575, Polygyros: (23710) , Nea Moudania: (23730) -25055, (23730) -21228, KTEL-Kallitheas Station: (23740) -22214, (23740) -23714
TAXI: Nea Fokea: (23740) -81503, 6944 338931, Taxi Taxi Nea Fokea: (23740) -91200, Taxi Kallithea: (23740) – 91200 & 91333, Cassandra Taxi Services: (23740)
HOSPITALS – HEALTH CENTERS: General Polygyros Hospital: (23713) -50100, (237100-22130, Kassandria Health Center: (23743) -50000, New Moudania Health Center: (23733) -50000, N. Fokaas Regional Office: -81203
PHARMACEUTICALS: (Nea Fokea): (23740) -81900
Police Station of Kassandria: (23740) – 22204, Kassandra Fire Brigade: (23740) – 22199, Kassandra Forestry Office: (23740) – 22218
Kassandra is the peninsula of luxury and cosmic life, without being deprived of many natural beauties. You can choose between cosmopolitan and crowded tourist resorts such as Kallithea, Polichrono, Pefkofytos, dream locations such as Glarokavos and Posidi, or beautiful settlements such as Nea Fokea, Siviri, Agia Paraskevi, etc.
Between the peninsulas of Kassandra and Sithonia, there is the seaside settlement of Gerakini and the village of Agios Mamas with beautiful sandy beaches and a magnificent view of the Toroneos Gulf.
Kassandra is famous for its enchanting beaches, many of which have dense vegetation, golden sand and blue waters. The first beach is the beach of Nea Potidea with the turquoise waters and on the eastern side of the peninsula is the beach of Nea Fokea, organized beach of Afytos with sand and turquoise waters, the seaside settlement of Kallithea, the beach of Kriopigi Pigadakia) with white sand, Polychrono beach, the sandy beach of Hanioti and the enchanting beach of Pefkohori with the blue-green waters. At its southernmost end you will find Chryssi Ammos, Alonaki, Xina, Avlaki and Agios Georgios. On the southwest side are the wide sandy beach of Nea Skioni and the Mona Kalyva beach with pebbles and sand. On the west coast, finally, the most beautiful beaches are Posidia, Fourka, Siviri and Sani.
