Things to Do:
Apart from just enjoying a sunbathed day at the beach or snorkeling in the warm blue waters,
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Barbeque
Enjoy friendly evenings,
cooking your own dishes in our barbecue kiosk or visit the nearby traditional taverns for fresh fish and other Greek delicacies.
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Hiking
“Get lost” away from the crowds hiking in the surrounding pine forests. The views are fascinating.
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Kayaking
For the more adventurous, book a daily sea kayak excursion and see Sithonia’s beaches from a “different” angle.
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Excursions
Chalkidiki is full of very interesting and historical places worth being seen. Not to be missed is the one-day cruise to Mount Athos(Agion Oros in Greek) with its holy monasteries. Boats leave almost every morning from the nearby harbour of Ormos Panagias at 09:30*.
* Booking ahead is recommended.
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Antiquity
Visit Petralona’s Cave, one of Europe’s oldest pre-historic caverns. Or Stagira, the birth place of the great philosopher Aristotle, Alexander the Great’s tutor. And of course Arnaia with its traditional architecture.
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Museums
The Archaelogical Museum of Thessaloniki with findings dating from Alexander the Great’s era and earlier, or Vergina’s Archaeological Site at Aigai, the major city of Macedonians, are a must if you want trully learn about Greece’s past.
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Nearby
For those who want to explore the Meteora region you can plan a full day’s visit either with your own car or by train from Thessaloniki. It is a trip worth the effort.
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Culinary
In addition to the above, Chalkidiki is a food lover’s paradise. Go off the “beaten track”and book a daily trip to some very interesting, “tasty” places.
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History
Discover Thessaloniki’s Jewish history. A large and vibrant community till the 2nd World War, the Jewish population co-shaped Greece’s 2nd largest city culture.
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Shopping
Shop!!! Thessaloniki is a shopper’s paradise. Malls, top-brand stores, little shops, everything you want is here.
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Nightlife
And for those who seek night excitement you can visit Neos Marmaras’s or Thessaloniki’s casinos and night clubs.