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Sep 26, 2023 - Tue
Chalkidikí GR
Wind 17 km/h, NE
Pressure 1 atm
70°F
overcast clouds
Humidity 37%
Clouds 91%
Day Cond. Temp. Wind Humidity PressurePres.
tue sep 26
72°F /62°F 17 km/h, NE 37% 1 atm
wed sep 27
69°F /58°F 5 km/h, E 52% 1 atm
thu sep 28
68°F /58°F 5 km/h, NNE 51% 1 atm
fri sep 29
70°F /59°F 3 km/h, NNW 49% 1.01 atm
sat sep 30
72°F /60°F 5 km/h, NNW 42% 1.01 atm

Country

Greece

Passport Validity

Six months of remaining validity recommended.

Visa Requirements

Not required if you have European passport

Language Spoken

Greek - English

Currency Used

Euro

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Travel Guide `
Travel Experience
A Dreamy Place

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The City of Chalkidiki

The stunning region of Chalkidiki is situated in central Macedonia and consists of the Kassandra peninsula, the Sithonia peninsula, and Mount Athos. Chalkidiki is a popular tourist region with many resorts and lovely beaches. It is easily accessible from Thessaloniki, the second largest Greek city. Due to its large size, tourism in Chalkidiki has spread all around. The first peninsula is the busiest, while the second peninsula is less frequented but equally beautiful. Holidays in Chalkidiki are full of amazing days on the beach and long romantic nights.

More specifically, the first leg of Chalkidiki is Kassandra and has popular tourist resorts with organized beaches. The second leg is Sithonia, with less organized resorts and more secluded coves. The third leg, Mount Athos, is a closed monastic community where entrance inside is allowed after special permission to male visitors only. The boat trip from Ouranoupolis is a must-do experience. The boat takes you on a tour around Mount Athos, a region with lovely beaches and impressive Byzantine monasteries.

Mount Athos is a UNESCO World Heritage site and an Orthodox spiritual centre since 1054. Mount Athos has enjoyed an autonomous statute since Byzantine times. The so-called ‘Holy Mountain,’ which is forbidden to women and children, is also a recognized artistic site. The layout of the monasteries (about 20 of which are presently inhabited by some 1,400 monks) had an influence as far afield as Russia, and its school of painting influenced the history of Orthodox art.

Culture

Unique Experiences – Plan a Visit at Mount Athos

Experience the daily life and the impeccable hospitality of the monks. Becoming a part of the Mount Athos daily life can offer you a unique spiritual peace. Learn from the monks the secrets of healthy living and see how they produce mostly everything they consume. Permits are issued daily and are valid for a four-day visit and for specific dates.

Getting There

Getting There

BY AIRPLANE – The nearest airport is the International airport of Thessaloniki which is connected daily to all Greek cities and the major European capitals daily. Depending on which leg you are going to, the drive can take from 1 to 3 hrs.

BY CAR – The Egnatia Motorway crosses Greece from its westernmost edge – Italy to its easternmost borders with Turkey – and is a modern motorway of international standards equipped with devices and safety systems that aim at protecting and helping the motorists. Egnatia Odos meets the Ring Road of Thessaloniki which leads to the National Road towards Chalkidiki.