The peninsula of Kassandra is the most western and densely populated "finger" of Halkidiki. Here you can find hotels of any class, traditional Greek taverns, discos, bars and other entertainment, as well as a wide range of activities. Cassandra has many vacationers with children, young people and "local", who, no less than others, appreciate the peninsula for its beauty and cleanliness of the sea.
Cassandra itself stretches for 50 km, the peninsula's width is only 15 km, and the highest point is 353 meter above sea level. In ancient times this peninsula was called "Flagra", which means "burning earth". According to mythology this was the land of the Giants, it was here that Alcyone, the first giant, son of Heaven and Earth, was born. Today, life on Kassandra hits the key: 44 settlements of the peninsula receive thousands of tourists every year at their resorts
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Climate
The mild climate of the Mediterranean contributes to pleasant rest. Here you can make leisurely walks or walk on mountains or pine forests, luxuriate on golden sand and swim in the warm Aegean Sea, make voyages on a yacht or dive with an aqualung to the depths of the sea.
The main resorts of Cassandra
Nea Fokea - a settlement on the western coast of the peninsula with a picturesque bay and a Byzantine tower at the very edge of the sea.
Nea Potidea is a beautiful town with amazing sandy beaches, built on the ruins of the homonymous Corinthian colony.
Afitos is a small village that preserved the Nazis tional style in the architecture of the houses, with a wonderful view of the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Kassandra
Kallithea (which means "beautiful view") - the most lively town:. Nightlife here calms down only with the first rays of the sun. In the daytime they are awaited by amazing cleanliness kilometer beaches and turquoise sea.
Hanioti is famous for its beautiful waterfront, clean sea, taverns with traditional cuisine, lively nightlife and the opportunity to do all kinds of water sports
Pevkohori is a kind of ecological paradise of the Khalidiki Peninsula. It is located near the southernmost point of the peninsula. Here is an unusual climate, an amazing combination of mountains, pine forests and azure sea.
Cuisine and restaurants
Cassandra should also be liked by active people who are not used to being bored either day or night, for them there will be entertainment on any taste, active beach rest smoothly flows into unrestrained nightly fun, from the sunset to dawn, loud music is heard here, and glimpses from the dancefloors.
In addition, do not miss the opportunity to try unsurpassed Greek wine and enjoy a variety of dishes prepared according to traditional recipes from fish, which just a few minutes ago was floating in the sea . In all the resort towns there are a lot of chic restaurants with fine European cuisine, but all the more interesting -take a peek into a small tavern or restaurant on the seaside in the national style . Here you will be heartily welcomed and will meet under all laws of Greek hospitality, and maybe the owner of the institution even treat you with a glass of delicious home-made liqueur .
Beaches of Cassandra
Just imagine: fifty kilometers of well-groomed, equipped to the highest standards beaches with clean, gentle sea, with grand water parks and secluded picturesque bays. It is here that the most entertainment centers and hotel complexes are concentrated in all Halkidiki, and Ibiza even would be envious of the local clubs and beach discos.
In addition, in the most southern village of the peninsula - Agia Paraskevi, there is a unique thermal spring in the pine forest, on the curative properties have no analogues. Their visit will help you strengthen the nervous and cardiovascular system, improve the skin and even relieve rheumatism. And in combination with the legendary honey that bees bring only this region, you can quickly restore strength, strengthen your immunity - and, moreover, enjoy its wonderful taste.
Cassandra's entertainment, excursions and attractions
Much has changed since then , but the former history of the island is eloquently evidenced by the ruins of the ancient Byzantine tower in the town of Nea Foca, and the remains of the ancient Nea Potidea polis, where now the luxurious hotel complexes are located . And in the tiny village of Kallithea you will be able to touch the centuries-old history, and can even comprehend the wisdom of our ancestors in the place where the temple of Zeus rose as far back as the 8th millennium BC, as well as the sanctuary in honor of the god of wine and fun - Dionysus . These lands are rich in later architectural sights - you can, for example, look into one of the many chapels, or spend a few minutes in the peaceful garden of an ancient monastery - a lot of pleasant emotions and a sense of inner harmony are guaranteed to you .
But most of all it attracts tourists to the resorts Cassandra is a unique nature, here you can get drunk with pure air, rich in the aromas of herbage of mountain meadows, the smell of pine needles and salty sea breeze. Moreover, the World Conservation Organization recognized the waters of the Aegean Sea in the coastal areas of Cassandra as one of the cleanest in the world - now there are special blue identification flags with UNESCO symbols. Photo by Cassandra (11)