Pefkochori is a bustling seaside resort on the gorgeous Kassandra peninsula. It offers plenty of Greek charm, bronze beaches, wonderful eateries, buzzy bars and heaps of shops. It is a great place to relax, enjoy the sunshine and warm turquoise waters and later the lively nights. Pefkochori is 65 miles from Thessaloniki and 32 miles from the capital of Halkidiki, Polygyros. Its whitewashed houses are beautifully decorated with flowers and the main street is brimming with restaurants, cafes, beach bars and shops. It follows the dazzling white sand and pebble beach. Visitors enjoy strolling through the old town of Pefkochori to the tiny village square with its church, fountain and coffee shop where many locals gather. Colourful boats are moored at the pier taking tourists on wonderful excursions. Just outside of the village, you will discover more beautiful beaches including Kanapitsa, Chrisi Akti, Alonaki and Chrouso. A little further away, you can visit Paliouri where there are some famous beach bars, Navagos and Koursaros.
The most lively place on Kassandra is Kallithea, 19km away from the villa. You arrive at Kallithea after passing through Kriopigi, Polichrono and Haniotis. A beautiful pine forest surrounds Kallithea. It is the largest shopping centre in Halkidiki. You will find gold shops, fur shops, clothing boutiques, supermarkets and plenty of eateries. Kallithea is the ultimate choice for a wild, party evening. It attracts the best DJ’s of Northern Greece. You will hear Buzuki music and might even catch a glimpse of a strip show. In the centre of the town you will find the Russian style Church of St. Panteleimon and an archaeological site where the Temple of Dionysus, the Nymphs and part of Ammon Zeus have been excavated.
Halkidiki has a reputation as being the most cosmopolitan and lively tourist centre of Northern Greece. It stands out for its famous three legs of Kassandra, Sithonia and Athos. Its dramatic landscape offers mountains plunging down to sandy coves, heavy with flowering gorse and the gorgeous scents of pine. Sithonia is quieter than Kassandra and boasts picturesque harbours, olive groves, green lush forest and golden beaches. Access to the Athos penininsula stops at the village of Uranupolis, which is the border before Mount Athos. As well as being famous for its beaches and nightlife, Halkidiki is famous for it archaeological sites and its historical, cultural and religious interests.
The Region
How to reach Halkidiki
The nearest airport is the International Airport of Thessaloniki. This is about 16km from Thessaloniki. From this region of Thermi you can get to Halkidiki by bus or Taxi. There are several domestic flights that run from Athens Airport to the airport in Thessaloniki too.