Kassandra peninsula (Greek, Modern:Κασσάνδρα, Ancient/Katharevousa: ). The coast hosts numerous excellent beaches. Located near the city of Thessaloniki.

Villages

• 1 Afytos
• 2 Chaniotis
• 3 Kallithea
• 4 Kassandria
• 5 Nea Phokea
• 6 Posidi
• 7 Pefkochori
• 8 Polychrono
• 9 Nea Potidea
• 10 Nea Skioni (& Loutra)
• 11 Paliouri (& Agia Paraskevi)
• 12 Sani
• 13 Siviri
• 14 Skala Fourkas (& Fourka, Kassandrino)

Get around

The only way to get around is from Thessaloniki Interurban Bus Terminal ("KTEL Chalkidikis").

See

• The canal of Potidea, separating the Kassandra peninsula from the mainland.
• The byzantine watch tower of the Agios Pavlos, Mt. Athos monastery in Nea Phokea.
• The old traditional village of Athytos.
• The spa thermal baths of Agia Paraskevi.
• The summer concerts and theater festival in the amphitheaters of Nea Moudania and Siviri and the jazz festival of Sani.
• The chapel of the Virgin Mary on the seaside of Skioni.
• The ancient ruins of Zeus temple in Kallithea and of Poseidon temple in Posidi.

Do

If you are seeking for more active way to spent time one of the best ways to explore area is using quad bike. There are plenty places where you can rent them, prices start at around €40 per day. There are many hidden beaches and it is the easiest way to get to the top of the hills from where you can see magnificent views of Kassandra peninsula

View of Kassandra peninsula

Beaches

There is a good variety of beaches on Kassandra peninsula. If you are looking for something different there are many remote beaches which are usually completely empty. The easies way to get to them is using a quad bike (there are many places where you can rent them)

Eat

Mostly fish and other sea food.

Drink

The nightclubs around Kallithea are very popular and crowded. There are even customers who come from Thessaloniki just to drink and dance there.

Sleep

A big hotel in Kassandra