Greece. Cassandra

Kassandra is the western peninsula of the "fingers" of Halkidiki. This tourist resort, with millions of tourists, is located near the city of Thessaloniki. It is the largest and most populated peninsula, which is separated from the mainland by a channel called Potidea. This place attracts not only tourists, but also the very Greeks who want to enjoy the snow-white beaches, green forests, mountain slopes.

Cassandra sights

The city's hotel services are varied, you can rent a room in a luxury hotel or look for rooms more economical. You can also rent an apartment or a villa.

Kassandra is a favorite place of tourists who prefer to go out at night, there are many clubs, bars and taverns where the life starts to boil at night. During the summer time tourists come here from all over the world.

All the resort areas of Kassandra are located in the eastern part of the city. Afitos, NeaFokia, Kalifeia, Kriopigi are the most popular. The largest tourist resort of Cassandra is Sani.

В 1920 году в Кассандре образовалось множество поселений, в которых названии начинается с «Неа» – приставки, которая в переводе с греческого означает новый.

Due to the fact that tourism in Cassandra developed a long time ago, many roads were built, the quality of which is still maintained at the highest level. Because of this, the most convenient and comfortable way to move around the island is to rent a car. Traveling by car will allow you to explore the sights of the island in more detail.

The most beautiful village, according to tourists, is Nea Potidea - it is located 60 kilometers from the airport. This village has its own port, white sandy beaches, as well as the extraordinary nature around the harbor.

The village of Nea Fokia, which is just behind Nea Potidea, is famous for its taverns that serve delicious fish and its buildings are in Greek style. If you leave out Nea, you might think it's an old town, because it has a Byzantine fortress with a tower and many buildings in the Greek style.

Afitos is the most beautiful resort of Kassandra, which has a rocky terrain and an amazing view of the sea bay. It is important to note that this resort is not really suitable for couples who have small children, and this is because many cafes and tavernas are very close to the coast, where the slopes are very steep.

Favorable climatic conditions of the island, allow you to create a truly relaxing atmosphere.