Who said that Halkidiki is the mainland-"island" of Greece? In the small bay of Toroneos, on the north-west of Mount Athos, there is a tiny, and the only inhabited island of Halkidiki, Ammouliani. With only 2 kilometers width and 2.5 length, Ammouliani can practically be walked from one side to the other in less than one hour. The small village-capital of the island, easily reached from the village of Tripiti, right opposite Ammouliani, on the third peninsula of Halkidiki. It only takes 15 minutes to cross the sea and the routes are more than frequent.
The island of Ammouliani is ideal for relaxation, while, the small capital town has to offer everything you need. A lot of fresh food, traditional houses, and a smell of flowers everywhere. Until the recent past, the island was not provided with water and, since they connected water supply, the inhabitants adore to growwhat they mostly missed...
Do not miss to take one of those small boats and go to the surrounding, even smaller islands of Drenia (the biggest is less than 600m long). If you have your own boat, you will be able to visit every single beach, not accessible from the island. The most popular beach of Ammouliani is Alykes, while there is an organised camping on the island.
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Τετάρτη 27 Μαΐου 2009
Τρίτη 26 Μαΐου 2009
Transportation in Halkidiki
The easiest way to explore Halkidiki is by renting a car. This is the best way to explore Halkidiki's small villages, beaches, mountains, and local festivals. You can find car rentals, apart from the airport Macedonia (Makedonia) of Thessaloniki, also in Kalithea (peninsula of Kassandra), Nea Moudania (56 klm from Thessaloniki), Ouranoupolis (third peninsula of Mount Athos).
However, there is also an extensive network of buses, mainly starting from Thessaloniki (KTEL Halkidikis) and very frequent routes, especially during high season. You can reserve seats online, or by calling at +30 2310 316555, +30 2310 316565.
However, there is also an extensive network of buses, mainly starting from Thessaloniki (KTEL Halkidikis) and very frequent routes, especially during high season. You can reserve seats online, or by calling at +30 2310 316555, +30 2310 316565.
Δευτέρα 25 Μαΐου 2009
Armenistis camping in Sithonia
Armenistis camping in Sithonia is an organised camping, on the second peninsula of Halkidiki, just a few kilometers in the south of the village of Vourvourou, facing mount Athos. The camping itself offers everything you may want: Spacious places to leave your tent, bar, restaurant, super market, doctor, and, of course, an organised beach. Although the camping, especially between 15th of July and 15th of August is packed with people, the sea always remains so clear and green, you think you are on a tropical island. Armenistis is the ideal solution for those seeking something cheap and organised, and a perfect spot to begin the discovery of Sithonia, and its fantastic beaches.
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Τετάρτη 4 Μαρτίου 2009
Κυριακή 1 Μαρτίου 2009
Halkidiki Athitos ( Afitos)
Athitos or Afitos (Άθυτος) is one of the most picturesque village in Halkidiki. It is at the first peninsula of Kassandra, and very different to anything else around it. The village has its own architectural style, with old-stone built houses, coming straight from previous centuries. You will adore to stroll on the stone paved alleys, smell the flowers that the inhabitants adore to use everywhere, and sit and relax at one of the traditional taverns of the place. The village is built high above the sea, offering a fantastic view to the Toroneos Gulf, overlooking the peninsula of Sithonia. There is nothing more relaxing than sitting at one of the cafes and let your eyes spread over this view. As for the sea, Athitos has two organised beaches, with green waters and relaxing beach bars.
Athitos has enough hotels and rooms for rent, but, of course, you are advised to make your booking in advance (especially betweem 15 of July and 15 of August). Athitos is not the place for loud and 24h night life. In fact, the place is more romantic than a typical night life spot in summer halkidiki. However, Athitos (Afytos) is only 3klms away from Kalithea, the centre of clubbing of Halkidiki, and, (why not??) the whole of northern Greece during summer days.
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Athitos has enough hotels and rooms for rent, but, of course, you are advised to make your booking in advance (especially betweem 15 of July and 15 of August). Athitos is not the place for loud and 24h night life. In fact, the place is more romantic than a typical night life spot in summer halkidiki. However, Athitos (Afytos) is only 3klms away from Kalithea, the centre of clubbing of Halkidiki, and, (why not??) the whole of northern Greece during summer days.
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Σάββατο 28 Φεβρουαρίου 2009
Τετάρτη 4 Φεβρουαρίου 2009
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