Halkidiki holiday travel information – a 2026 vacation guide

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2026 Everything you need to know before booking a summer trip to Halkidiki: compare areas, understand real travel times, choose the best time to visit and arrive prepared, not guessing.

A. & C. Michailidi (Haris Mihailidis)
- Seaside Comfort on the Beautiful Shores of Neos Marmaras, Sithonia – Halkidiki, Greece Welcome to Your Greek Coastal Escape Imagine waking up… ...
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How to fly to Halkidiki: 2026 Complete Thessaloniki Airport SKG Travelers Guide
cockpit, aircraft, runway, flying, aviation, airport, propeller plane, rotor, airplane, transportation, plane, aircraft, runway, runway, aviation, aviation, airport, airport, airport, airport, airport, airplane, airplane, airplane, airplane, plane, plane, plane, plane - Quick orientation before you book anything If you are flying to Halkidiki, you are almost certainly flying to Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia" (SKG)… ...
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Cyprus to Halkidiki in 2026: Larnaca & Paphos Routes
a view of the wing of an airplane in the sky - Cyprus to Halkidiki in : Larnaca & Paphos Routes Coming up from Cyprus for a Halkidiki break is one of those trips… ...
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Western Germany to Halkidiki in 2026: Frankfurt, Cologne & Düsseldorf Flights
An airplane on a runway with a cloudy sky. - Flying from Western Germany to Halkidiki: realistic options from Frankfurt, Cologne and Düsseldorf If you live in western Germany, you’re in a… ...
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Experiences you'll remember

Handpicked activities and day tours that turn a holiday into real memories – designed to enrich your trip without overplanning or burnout.

The Halkidiki–Thessaloniki Connection: Why Visitors Should Not Skip the City
black hanging umbrellas art - Why Thessaloniki makes your Halkidiki trip better Most people land in Thessaloniki, grab the hire car, and point it straight at the… ...
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How Safe Is Sailing in Halkidiki with Children
girl playing beside body of water during daytime - Sailing in Halkidiki with children: what safety really looks like on the water If you are picturing a wobbly deck, strong winds… ...
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Day Trip from Halkidiki to Thessaloniki for History, Food and a Change of Pace
a castle with a flag on top with White Tower of Thessaloniki in the background - Sometimes you just want a break from beach mode. Thessaloniki is close enough for a proper city hit, then you can be… ...
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5 Days in Halkidiki in 2026: How to Combine Kassandra and Sithonia
- Five days, two peninsulas, one realistic plan Halkidiki looks simple on a map. Then you land, see the bays, the pine forests,… ...
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Unforgettable culture & nature

Step off the beach and into the real Halkidiki. Discover ancient sites, local villages, forests and wineries so your holiday is packed with experiences you'll actually remember.

Why drinking in 2026 Greece is Not Alcoholic but Social the culture of Tsipouro or Ouzo with Meze
a store front with a sign in front of it - Intro If you come to Greece expecting “drinking” to mean fast rounds and big measures, you’ll be pleasantly confused. Here in Halkidiki… ...
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Is Halkidiki a Safe Holiday Place? Driving, Beaches, Crime & Nature Risks
- Halkidiki is generally a very safe place for a holiday, especially compared with many busy Mediterranean destinations. Most issues we see are… ...
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Villages in Central Halkidiki That Feel Different from the Coast
restaurant, food, table, nature, sea, plant, traditional, village, light - Why Central Halkidiki feels like a different trip Most visitors picture Halkidiki as beach bars, pine-fringed coves, and that easy coast-hopping rhythm.… ...
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Dion Archaeological Site and Olympus Simple Day Plan from Halkidiki
Classical stone columns set against a lush backdrop in Vergina, Greece. - Dion and Olympus in a day: why it works from Halkidiki If you want one day that feels properly "Greece", this is… ...
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Stunning Halkidiki

Understand the differences between Kassandra, Sithonia and the Athos coast, compare resort clusters and see what really fits your travel style.

Kassandra

Glarokavos Beach How to Get There in 2026
- A quick local heads-up before you go Glarokavos is one of those Kassandra beaches that looks simple on the map, then surprises… ...
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5 Days in Halkidiki in 2026: How to Combine Kassandra and Sithonia
- Five days, two peninsulas, one realistic plan Halkidiki looks simple on a map. Then you land, see the bays, the pine forests,… ...
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7 Days in Both Kassandra and Sithonia: Family-Focused Plan for 2026
pier, beach, sunrise, dawn, morning, coast, street lights, street lamps, sea, ocean, travel destination, halkidiki, greece, halkidiki, halkidiki, halkidiki, halkidiki, halkidiki - A practical week that actually works with kids Trying to “do” both Kassandra and Sithonia in one week is totally doable with… ...
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Best Short Walks in Kassandra for People Who Hate Steep Hills
a wooden table sitting under a palm tree next to the ocean - Easy-going coastal and village walks in Kassandra that stay mercifully flat If steep climbs and rocky goat tracks are your idea of… ...
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 Sithonia

A. & C. Michailidi (Haris Mihailidis)
- Seaside Comfort on the Beautiful Shores of Neos Marmaras, Sithonia – Halkidiki, Greece Welcome to Your Greek Coastal Escape Imagine waking up… ...
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Tristinika and Toroni Beach in 2026 Practical Guide plus Ethnik Vibes
Silhouette of a boat at sunset on calm waters in Toroni, Greece. Perfect twilight tranquility. - Two south Sithonia beaches that feel a bit different Tristinika and Toroni sit down at the bottom of Sithonia, where the coastline… ...
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Sykia and Kalamitsi Authentic Villages and Quiet South East Coves
people at the beach during day - Southeast Sithonia when you want the real thing Sykia and Kalamitsi sit down in the quieter, south east corner of Sithonia, where… ...
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5 Days in Halkidiki in 2026: How to Combine Kassandra and Sithonia
- Five days, two peninsulas, one realistic plan Halkidiki looks simple on a map. Then you land, see the bays, the pine forests,… ...
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Athos Coast

Ierissos, Nea Roda & Ouranoupoli: Gateways to the Holy Mountain
brown concrete building surrounded by houses - Choosing between Ierissos, Nea Roda and Ouranoupoli for your Mount Athos boat trip Along the Athos Coast, three villages work together as… ...
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Central Halkidiki

Kalyves Gerakini and Psakoudia Family Friendly Gulf Coast
- A calm, shallow stretch of coast made for easy-going family holidays Between Nea Potidea and Psakoudia, the gulf coast north of Kassandra… ...
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Beaches and sea

Glarokavos Beach How to Get There in 2026
- A quick local heads-up before you go Glarokavos is one of those Kassandra beaches that looks simple on the map, then surprises… ...
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Tristinika and Toroni Beach in 2026 Practical Guide plus Ethnik Vibes
Silhouette of a boat at sunset on calm waters in Toroni, Greece. Perfect twilight tranquility. - Two south Sithonia beaches that feel a bit different Tristinika and Toroni sit down at the bottom of Sithonia, where the coastline… ...
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Myrsini Beach Diaporos in 2026 Is the Effort Justified
diaporos, halkidiki, the sea, coast, beach, travel, greece, sithonia, holiday, island, water, holidays, nature, sand, the sky, blue, relax, europe, horizon, the sun, paradise, lagoon, halkidiki, halkidiki, halkidiki, halkidiki, halkidiki - Is the journey to Myrsini Beach on Diaporos worth it for a day trip? Myrsini Beach, on the east side of Diaporos… ...
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Xenia Chrousso Beach in 2026 Is the Drive Worth It
- A local take before you commit to the detour Xenia Chrousso Beach is one of those Kassandra names that gets passed around… ...
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Halkidiki islands

Ammouliani Island Hopping Day Trips from Ouranoupoli
Flourishing oleander flowers with pink and white blooms set against a bright blue sky. - A small island day out, with big Aegean payoff Ammouliani is the only inhabited island in Halkidiki, and from Ouranoupoli it feels… ...
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Myrsini Beach Diaporos in 2026 Is the Effort Justified
diaporos, halkidiki, the sea, coast, beach, travel, greece, sithonia, holiday, island, water, holidays, nature, sand, the sky, blue, relax, europe, horizon, the sun, paradise, lagoon, halkidiki, halkidiki, halkidiki, halkidiki, halkidiki - Is the journey to Myrsini Beach on Diaporos worth it for a day trip? Myrsini Beach, on the east side of Diaporos… ...
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Ammouliani Alikes and Megali Ammos in 2026 Why Locals Love These Beaches
- Ammouliani’s two easy-win beaches for shallow, calm swims Ammouliani is the little island off the Athos coast that locals quietly recommend when… ...
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Diaporos and the Protected Bays off Vourvourou
sea, water, seashore, beach, travel, chalkidiki, greece, sithonia, diaporos, rocks, vacation, nature, blue sky, summer, ocean, sand, tourism, coast, sky, holiday, blue, relax, seaside, shore, island, europe, horizon, sun, landscape, seascape, aegean, paradise, lagoon, blue relax - Exploring Diaporos and the sheltered lagoons off Vourvourou like a local The calm, turquoise waters between Vourvourou and Diaporos are where Sithonia… ...
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Mount Athos monasteries

Mount Athos Boat Trip Guide: Monasteries You’ll See, Photo Tips and What to Expect from the Sea
white and brown concrete building near body of water during daytime - A local’s guide to seeing Mount Athos from the sea, from Ouranoupoli to the Holy Mountain’s grand monasteries If you want to… ...
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