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TO HANIOTI HALKIDIKI - KASSANDRA
Often
called Chalkidiki, the Greek
prefecture of Halkidiki peninsula, Halkidiki is in the historic center of the
southern region of Macedonia. It is situated at 60 km southeast of Thessaloniki
port (Thessaloniki), between the Strimonikos
and
Thermaikos bays.
The largest cities in Halkidiki
are Nea Moudania, Nea Kallikrateia and prefecture
capital, Polygyros and most densely populated settlements are Moudania, Kallikrateia,
Polygyros and Kassandra.
Halkidiki
has about 300 square kilometers and consists of three famous peninsulas that stretch
like fingers into the Aegean Sea or, as locals say, like feet. Kassandra peninsula
is in the west (or Loggia), the middle Sithonia and Athos is located to the east.
Each peninsula has its own culture and history.
The
Kassandra Peninsula is one of the most famous areas of Halkidiki. It is developed
specifically for travel, with very well organized facilities, luxury hotels and
entertainment centers. The beaches have golden sand and pine forests. Kassandra
Peninsula destinations include: Agia Paraskevi, Athytos (Afitos) Fourka, Glarokavos,
Hanioti (Chaniotis) Kalandra, Kallithea, Kassandra, Kassandrino, Kryopigi, Pallini,
Pefkohori, Posidi (Possidi) Polichrono (Polyhrono) Potidea, Paliouri , Loutra,
Mola Kalivara, Nea Moudania, Nea Phokea (Fokea), Nea Skioni, Sani, Siviri.
Hanioti
is a small and very picturesque town in Halkidiki. It is situated at only 50 minutes
from Thessaloniki, the capital of Northern Greece. Each tourist will be captivated
by this beautiful paradise, which was designed to meet even the most demanding
tourist and provides a relaxing and memorable stay. Here tourists have all the
facilities necessary for a vacation, dine at many restaurants and traditional
taverns and night in bars and clubs with music for all tastes.
Adventurous
tourists will have the chance to explore the little town and its surroundings
by renting a car or a motorcycle. During the day they can spend time on the beach
and try one of the many water sports, buy fresh fruit from the markets and relax
in the most picturesque parks.
In
Hanioti the beach and bathing season usually starts in early May and ends in late
October. During winter only a few hotels remain open for tourists. Most restaurants
and taverns are closed in winter. During summer the anual average temperature
is 30 degrees celsius and the anual average water temperature is around 22 degrees
celsius.
There
are a lot of luxury hotels in this resort, like Olympic Kosmas hotel, or Aristotelis
Beach hotel, Village Mare hotel or Sun hotel. Each hotel offers great accommodation
and facilities for tourists that come here from all over the world. Almost each
hotel has a swimming pool and offers breakfast or half board.
The
beaches with their white sand, the blue Aegean Sea, the panoramic view from the
hills are just a fiew of the things that attract people to this resort. The nightlife
is also incredible and diverse in fun activities. Don't forget the aquatic sports
and cycling through the pine forests.
The
number of tourists rises in the peak summer months not only due to the vast numbers
of British and Scandinvian visitors but also because of its popularity with Greeks
who come for the beach as this beach has a famous golden sand.
The
main street is situated at the end of the resort and therefore much of the centre
of the reosrt is free from heavy traffic making it ideal for families.