Attractions in Halkidiki - Greece
Mount Althos on Halkidiki’s
third prong is lived in by monks. As it’s
the home of the Byzantine monasteries with a large
number of beautiful churches and monasteries.
Unfortunately the area is forbidden to women and
children. It actually has its own government.
Attracting many tourists is the Petralona caves
are where bones of a 700,000 year old man were
discovered.
On the out skirts of the city of Thessaloniki
is Halkidiki’s airport. The city is the
second largest in Greece where you can enjoy a
day of sightseeing, shopping and generally immerse
yourself in Greece way of life.
Beaches in Halkidiki
The beaches of the are famous all over the world
and easy to see why. They have lovely crystal
clear waters and fine sands. They truly hold that
tropical paradise look bordering in contract the
lush green forests further inland. The best beaches
are thought to be on the third finger of Halkidiki
three, but as previously explained these are off
limits. Not to worry as the beaches on the other
two fingers are equally special. With numerous
beaches on Halkidiki ‘s
500 kilometres of coast line you will have a choice
of the very best in Greece. |
