Blog about Halkidiki

Halkidiki through a sailing boat. (Part 1)

We hope that your summer so far was unique. That each moment you spent in Halkidiki will remain unforgettable and of course that any information you found in the webpages of HalkidikiTravel were quite useful to explore a little paradise. This year the team of HalkidikiTravel decided to spent their holidays a little bit differently so it could also have the opportunity to evaluate the services of one of its partners in the field of sailing. For a unique weekend 5 people got the necessary supplies (we will give you some advice afterwards) and enjoyed the beauties of Chalkidiki from another perspective.

Vote the 2015 best beach in Halkidiki

The best season of the year is summer. Now it is time for you to vote the best beach in wonderful Halkidiki.

Explore the marvelous beaches of Halkidiki and spread the word to your friends! If you are not aware of all of them, visit our dedicated section "Beaches of Halkidiki"

Sani Beach Hotel: Voted the 5th best Hotel in the world!

Sani Beach Hotel in Sani Halkidiki is on the 5th place among the 25 best hotels allover the world in the category "Family Hotels", according to the famous Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2015.

Mount Athos: Aghion Oros

The Holy Mountain. This peninsula has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. It hosts many monasteries on its green rugged slopes which are home to about 2000 monks. Women are NOT allowed to enter Mount Athos and men MUST apply for a permit months before their visit here.

The visit of Russia's president Putin to Mount Athos

He was the first Russian leader to visit the male-only community, on a narrow, rocky peninsula east of Thessaloniki, Russian TV reported. The trip was part of Mr Putin's two-day visit to Greece.

Mr Putin arrived at the monastic harbour of Dafni on board a private yacht amid heavy security. He visited the Russian Orthodox Saint Panteleimon monastery - one of 20 at the site.

Live your Myth in Villa Galini

Upon the rocky and barren hill called Galani in the Toronean Gulf is located Villa Galini. A Villa so famous to many famous people all over the world as famous as the story behind its creation.

It's one of a few places all over Greece that has been visited by so famous and glamorous people.

The Wolf of Wall Street eats Halkidiki green olives!

When we first saw it, we couldn’t believe it! But it was true! One of Halkidiki’s most common local products was featured in a latest Hollywood blockbuster. Of course, we are talking about “The Wolf of Wallstreet.”