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Afitos

Afitos or Athitos is a traditional village in Kassandra Halkidiki which is located 83 km away from Thessaloniki. It has an amazing view of Toroneos gulf as the village is built on a hill above the coast. Most houses are built of stone with an excellent architecture. Small squares, cobbled streets and traditional taverns create a beautiful scenery totally harmonized with the natural landscape. Visitors also have the opportunity to admire the unique architecture of the church of St. Demetrius which was built in 1859 and it is located in the central square and also mansions and the famous sculptures of Vassilis Pavlis. In the village center you will find the folklore museum which houses various art exhibitions such as tools and utensils used in the past by local residents.

The village has a long history as there is evidence of settlements from 3000 BC. Afitos, which was known as Afitios, is flourished as a member of the Athenian Alliance. In 348 BC it was destroyed by King Phillip II and was reoccupied later. During the Roman Period it experienced a second major development probably due to the monument of Ammon Zeus.

During the summer months Afitos is “flooded” by tourists. Restaurants with many awards, traditional tavernas, café and bars are waiting to offer to you unforgettable moments during your stay in Halkidiki. We would highly suggest you an afternoon walk through the streets of Afitos discovering every corner, a romantic dinner in the restaurant “Sousourada and Sgouros Skantzoxiros” or a refreshing cocktail in the popular Bar Bousoulas which is perched on a hill overlooking the sea. You are not allowed to enter the historic center of the village by car so you will have to park it on adjacent streets. If you find yourself in the village on August 15th don’t miss the feast of Holy Mary, a traditional feast with Greek music, dancing and food. Furthermore, throughout July and August take place artistic events within the Afitos Festival.

The sandy beach of Afitos is long and it has several beach bars which can offer sunbeds. Inside the sea there are a few places in where there are stones and the water deepens abruptly.

Afitos is just 3km away from cosmopolitan Kallithea with its lively nightlife and it is a good choice for your stay as in a short distance are located the beaches of Sani and Nea Fokaia. In Afitos there are luxury hotels and low budget rooms in order to peek the best for you during your holidays in Halkidiki. We would suggest Afitis Boutique Hotel which is located near the sea.

Kallithea

During the summer months Kallithea is the most popular village in Halkidiki. It is located in the first peninsula of Halkidiki , Kassandra. Kallithea is 85 km away from Thessaloniki and it is the most cosmopolitan place in Halkidiki. If you cross the center of the village you can visit the beaches of Kallithea, other villages of Eastern Kassandra such as Pefkohori, Hanioti, Polichrono, Kriopigi and Paliouri, or some parts of Western Kassandra such as Fourka, Posidi and Agia Paraskevi. The center of Kallithea is the crossroad that leads to these two directions. Furthermore in a short distance, Afitos is located Afitos. You can go there for an afternoon walk.

Your stay in Kallithea will be an easy thing as there are many rooms in order to find a cheap accommodation or a luxury hotel. It depends on how much money you want to spent. One of the most well known luxury resorts in Kallithea is the Aegean Melathron Thalasso Spa Hotel. In the same area Athos Palace and Pallini Beach are located.

The name of Kallithea is about the beautiful location where the village is located and its amazing view. Actually it is surrounded by a pine forest. Moreover, it is the largest shopping center in Halkidiki. You can find there many stores like gold shops, fur shops, shoe stores, clothing stores, supermarkets, banks, post office, clinic, travel agencies, car rental offices, fast foods, restaurants, cafes, bars and even go-kart racing. Kallithea covers all the needs of even the most demanding visitors.

On the bottom side of the main road at the end of the hill, in the beach of Kallithea you will find beach bars where wild parties take place all day long.

1,5 km away from Kallithea, on the road that leads to Pefkohori, you will meet the most popular nightclubs in Halkidiki. Kallithea is the ultimate place to choose if you are a fan of clubbing. Τhroughout the summer and until mid-September, if the weather is suitable, clubs with the best DJs in Northern Greece, live Buzuki music and clubs with Strip Show are operating. During the summer months, in weekends, many young people from Thessaloniki visit Kallithea to enjoy the beautiful beaches of the first peninsula and also to have fun.

In the center of Kallithea you will find the Russian style Church of St. Panteleimon. Just below the hil, with view to the sea there is an archaeological site where the temple of Dionysus and the Nymphs, part of Ammon Zeus and the altar area have been excavated.

Finally, Kallithea is a village in which high quality travel services are provided. This place is able to satisfy all the guests. If you like crowded areas you should definitely spend some days and nights in Kallithea. You should know at this point that during the summer months and especially during the period of 15th of August the traffic in the area can become stifling. Kallithea is ideal for people who seek wild nightlife and parties!

Pefkochori

Pefkochori or Kapsochora is a big village located in Kassandra of Halkidiki which is the first peninsula. It is 105 km away from Thessaloniki and you will find it on the Southeastern part of the peninsula of Kassandra, only 19 km away from Kallithea after you pass through the villages of Kriopigi,Polichrono and Haniotis.

Pefkochori has 1.600 inhabitants but in summer attracts tens of thousands tourists. Perhaps, it is the second most cosmopolitan place in Kassandra during the summer months after Kallithea. In Pefkochori you will find organized hotels, luxury villas and rooms to rent. At the top part of the village you will meet the luxury hotel Alia Palace Luxury Hotel and Villas which has a spectacular view of the whole village and of Kassandra Bay. From there you will be able to see Sithonia, the second peninsula of Halkidiki and in the background the peak of Aghion Oros, Mount Athos.

During the summer months you can party until early morning in the rhythm of Greek and foreign-Serbian music in the clubs and bars of the area. You can also enjoy traditional Greek and Mediterranean food in luxurious restaurants and fish taverns. Furthermore there are a lot of organized Beach Bars alongside the village coast.

During the summer the streets below the main road through the village and up to the each are pedestrian, allowing guest to enjoy a stroll on the coastal road and the small roads with the shops inside the village. However pedestrian creates a slight congestion on the main road because of frequent transit tourist busses.

Also in the village of Pefkochori you will find ATM, post office, Internet Café, Super Markets, private clinic and a dental clinic.

Pefkochori, apart from the beautiful sandy beach in the village, is located close to excellent beaches which attract many visitors of Halkidiki. Grarokavos is only 3 km away from the center of the village. Also there is the famous beach to young people called Chrouso and the beach Xenia in Paliouri, in a distance of 7 km away from Pefkochori, where the famous beach bars Navagos and Koursaros are located.

Sani

Sani is one of the most famous and unique areas in Halkidiki. It’s located 83 km away from Thessaloniki , in Kassandra Peninsula. In order to get there you have to turn right after passing Nea Potidea and before arriving in Nea Fokaia. There is a large sign on the road on your right hand that will guide you.

In ancient times the area was the acropolis of ancient Sani, a city flourished until the Roman Empire. During the following centuries in Sani created dependencies of the Monasteries of Mount Athos. One of those was the monastery of Stavronikita, which was protected from the tower on the hill ofSani. The tower whose construction dates back to 1543 has been preserved in very good condition. Every year on the hill, around the tower, takes place during the summer months the famous Sani Festival which brings together artists from around the world. The Sani Festival is one of the most popular arts festival in Greece and happens since 1982. More information about the Sani Festival can be found on the website www.sanifestival.gr.

In the area of Sani, next to the hill Sani and the tower dominates the luxury Sani Resort which will offer you a unique holiday experience with a view of the mountain of gods, Mount Olympus. The resort extends to a private area of 4500 acres, surrounded by the pine forest of Kassandra and behind the golden sands and crystal blue waters of the Aegean. This harmony of nature and quality, luxury and comfort, will offer you the chance to escape completely from the stress and anxiety of everyday life.

In the pine trees area, besides luxury villas and hotels of Sani Resort, there is a small harbor where small and large vessels are stationed, 18restaurants and taverns including the award winning Ntomata restaurant of the famous Chef Chrisanthos Karamolegos which according to the magazine Conde Nast Traveller is one of the 25 best restaurants in Europe.

In addition there are modern Spa facilities, tennis courts, diving center with qualified personnel and services to organize your wedding or further VIP services.

South of Sani Resort you will find the hotel Simantro Beach which is a great choice as it is surrounded by forest and just a few meters from the beach.

For camping enthusiasts in Sani there is an organized camping where you will experience even more strongly the nature.

The most famous beach, within a walking distance of the hotels of Sani Resort, is Bousoulas. It’s a clean beach with sand and shallow waters and also a Blue Flag award. There is a lifeguard throughout the day and a beach bar where you can get anything you need.

The resort of Sani is the ideal place for families. Quiet and in a relatively short distance from Thessaloniki this destination will help you rediscover the small pleasures of life.