Beach holiday in Hanioti, Halkidiki – what do you need to know? Hanioti. Chalkidiki. Vacation review Sights and excursions

Day 1 was a great success. We wandered around the city, sat in a cafe, lay on the sand, swam a couple of times and ran around with a camera, like real paparazzi. At 19:00 their time, dinner began according to plan. The food is amazing, the kitchen masters really know their stuff. I especially liked the rice with octopus, which I ran for extra. After a hearty dinner and a flight, we finally decided to rest a little. After resting, we decided to walk around the city again and realized that in the evening the city came to life, although during the day the streets of the city were practically empty. During the walk, we decided to stop by a cafe and celebrate our arrival by drinking a couple of glasses of wine and eating something delicious. In the end, we ordered a medium pizza. When the waiter brought us this pizza, I was a little confused, because the Greek medium pizza was the size of the Russian huge one. Besides that, it's amazingly delicious. So the day passed and we went to bed, looking tired but very contented.

On the 2nd day we decided that we would not sit too long on the sand, but would take a ride somewhere with the breeze. And having rented an ATV from the COSMOS company (you need our Russian category B driver's license), we hit the road. A map of the peninsula with roads was included in the kit. So my wife and I decided to go around the peninsula, stopping at all sorts of beaches in between. I’ll tell you, the beaches are not sandy, as the tour company told us, but pebbly, but still that didn’t stop us from looking for beautiful places. We found these beautiful places in abundance. There is no point in writing a lot about this, since we took more than 300 photos on this day alone. And we passed the following cities: Pefkohori, Paliouri, Ag. Paraskevi, Nea Skioni drove to the Kalandras Cape lighthouse and along the same path, only turning off at Nea Skioni, we drove back through the mountains to the city of Hanioti, where we respectively lived. A quad bike trip cost us 40 euros, of which 30 was quad rental and 10 was fuel. For those who are going: it is better not to take water with you, but to buy it in stores along the way, since it can boil in a couple of hours. It’s better to buy a detailed map, believe me, it will be useful to you, and finally, apply suntan oil, I can’t say about everything, but my hands are burned.

We spent days 3, 4, 5 on the beach and visiting souvenir shops. I’ll tell you right away that there is no point in buying any alcohol, even in DUTY FREE, firstly, there won’t be enough anyway, and secondly, in Greece ALCOHOL COSTS CHEAPER THAN IN DUTIK. But cigarettes will be a little difficult, so buy from us. I advise you to go to a candy store and buy some sweets. I have never tasted such delicious cakes!!! If you are traveling with children, be prepared to go there every day. The store is located on the main road towards the city of Polychrono. Souvenir shops close around 14:00 and do not open until 16:00.

The prices are as follows: Beer - 1 euro, Whiskey 0.7 Chivas Regal - 25 euros, Champagne Martini ASTI - 10 euros. You can have a full meal for 13-15 euros for two. Froppe coffee and Greek coffee are 1.5 euros each, but they are not for everyone. I recommend the Greek loaf, it costs 1-1.5 euros. Everything needs to be bought at the supermarket. In the central square, the shops are expensive, the same Chivas costs 35-40 euros.

Day 6 we decided to go to Meteora (Excursion) 6-hour bus ride, 80 euro price per person. But it was all worth it. There are no words, only emotions.

Day 7: beach, sand, champagne and water.

On the 8th day, we decided to see what a turtle lake was and, having taken a quad from the same office, we again decided to go in search of beautiful and unusual places. On the way, we decided to stop at a chapel, of which there are very, very many in every city. But the most beautiful thing is that these chapels are located not only in cities, but also in the mountains. Yes, exactly in the mountains. So, after searching for about 4 hours for the possible location of the turtle lake, we never found it and were disappointed to go back, but on the way we saw an information board where 3 different travel routes were drawn. In the end, we went along the furthest one. After another hour of searching, we finally got there. The lake is the size of a pond in the country and at first we didn’t see any turtles, but after feeding one, we suddenly saw several dozen turtles. After rinsing our faces from the spring flowing nearby, we headed home.

On day 9 we decided to rent a car. We ordered a CITROEN C3 with a 1.2 engine, this is very important because their fuel prices are much higher. 1 liter of 95 costs 1.5 euros. So we got into the car and drove to the neighboring peninsula with the beautiful name SITHONIA. After driving around the entire island, visiting all the beautiful bays and taking pictures wherever we wanted, we went home, but on the way we decided to go to the Church of St. Nicholas. When we got there we were upset because it was closed for renovations. For those who will rent a car: 1-ask if the hotel has connections with rental companies. Because this will save you from unnecessary costs. 2-get a car with the smallest engine displacement to save on gasoline. 3-buy a card (what I talked about above), 4th, I don’t know how it is in other peninsulas, but in Kasandra and Sithonia, gas stations are not open around the clock, but from 6:00 to 20:00. The entire trip of 350 kilometers cost me 60 euros. 40 euros for renting a Citroen, 20 euros for a gas station for 350 km.

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In the north of Greece there is an amazing place that no one can forget after visiting it at least once.

By car the travel time will take about an hour, by bus - approximately 1.5 hours, since it calls at all other settlements of Kassandra (however, there is one main road on the peninsula that runs through all the main villages, so the time does not increase much).

Local taxi drivers (all of them drive comfortable air-conditioned cars - mainly VW Golf, Ford Focus, Opel Astra, Audi A3, BMW 3, etc.) charge approximately 100 euros for a trip. A ticket for a regular bus will cost about 10 times cheaper, renting a car starts from 50 euros per day.

Most popular hotels

The best hotels in the village are located in areas adjacent to the sea and have their own beaches, which are closely monitored by staff.

They have everything necessary for a comfortable stay for tourists: swimming pools, gyms, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, playgrounds, animation and evening entertainment programs.

Hanioti Grandotel 4*

Hotel address: 63085, Greece, Chalkidiki Region, Chanioti, Chanioti. Located 99 km from Thessaloniki airport. Consists of 2 three-story buildings and 4 two-story buildings.

The hotel offers accommodation in the following room categories (133 rooms in total):

• Standard Rooms: a room of about 20 sq. m can simultaneously accommodate up to 3 adults or 2 adults with two children;
• Suites: living room and bedroom with a total area of ​​40 sq. m (maximum occupancy – 4 people);
• Family Connect: 2 standard rooms with a common hallway (maximum 5 people);
• Family Bunk bed: 2 rooms separated by an internal door, one of them has a bunk bed and a kitchenette (maximum 4 people).

All rooms are air-conditioned (central system), have a balcony, a TV with satellite channels (including 5 Russian channels), a refrigerator, a safe (for an additional fee), Wi-Fi (connection is paid).

Guests can order 2 types of service: half board and all inclusive. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the main hotel restaurant (buffet), in addition, there are 2 bars on the hotel premises, where you can get a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, light snacks, sweets, ice cream.

The maximum distance from the buildings to the beach is 200 m (first coastline). The beach (sandy) is equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas; tourists staying on an all-inclusive basis use them for free, for everyone else - 3 euros per set.

Towels are provided free of charge (but with a deposit). There is everything you need for fun on the water: scooters, catamarans, water skis, canoes, parasailing, etc. (at extra charge).

There is also a fur store on site, where you can buy mink, arctic fox, fox, raccoon and other fur coats - for every taste and budget.

Hanioti Melathron 4*

Hotel address: 63085, Greece, Chalkidiki Region, Chanioti, Chanioti.

Located in the center of the village - in the busiest place, where most of the bars, restaurants and shops are concentrated.

The hotel is small - only 50 rooms in one 3-story building, equipped with everything necessary for a hotel of this level: satellite TV, refrigerator, balcony, hairdryer in the bathroom and regularly updated toiletries (soap, shampoo, hair conditioner).
One of the rooms is adapted for people with disabilities.

The maximum distance to the beach is 80 m (second coastline). The beach is sand and pebbles, sun loungers, umbrellas and towels are available for an additional fee (5 euros per set).

The hotel has a swimming pool with a children's section. Entertainment programs are provided in the evenings.

Lesse Hotel 4*

Address: 63085, Greece, Chalkidiki Region, Chanioti, Chanioti. Tel.: (+30)23740 622 24. Website: www.lesse.gr.

The hotel is located 700 meters from the center of the village, has a large green area, along which modern three-story buildings are scattered. The hotel has a total of 88 spacious rooms: 74 standard (30-35 sq m) and 14 Junior Suites and Suites Family categories.

All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with satellite TV, refrigerator, minibar and safe. An iron and ironing board are also provided for guests' convenience.

The hotel has 3 original swimming pools with spacious terraces, a mini-golf course, a wellness center with a gym, a sauna and Turkish bath, a massage room, and a children's playground.

The maximum distance from the buildings to the sandy beach is 150 m. On the beach there are all conditions for entertainment on the water (catamarans, boats, water skis, etc.).

Lesse Hotel features à la carte and buffet restaurants, a pool bar and a mini market. A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the hotel. Themed evenings are held every week.

Guests eat in a buffet restaurant (breakfast and dinner are served). During the day you can grab a bite to eat at the pool bar and snack bar.

Beaches

In the village, in addition to 4 and 5 star hotels, tourists are offered accommodation in less expensive hotels and apartments that do not have their own infrastructure (restaurants, bars, beaches).

This is the best option for those who find it difficult to immediately pay a tidy sum for a vacation, because the most important thing - the cleanest sea and magnificent nature - are the same for them.
Moreover, in Hanioti the public beaches are distinguished by their well-groomed and unusually cleanliness: it is not without reason that they are regularly marked with the Blue Flag, awarded only to the most ecologically impeccable beaches in the world.

The city beaches of Hanioti are kilometers of pure golden sand surrounded by pine groves, cozy bays and all the opportunities for active recreation. The water in the sea is the purest - as, indeed, everywhere in Halkidiki.

Another feature of Hanioti beaches: There are almost no strong waves here, the sea is very calm, slight waves are observed only in the mornings. Tourists can rent sun loungers with umbrellas, but in this place they are quite expensive: you will have to pay 4 euros for just one sun lounger.

In addition, to find a free one, you need to arrive at the beach early in the morning: by 10, all sunbeds are usually already occupied. Most bathers sit on towels or mats, offered for a small fee (3-7 euros) in every local shop.

You can also buy an umbrella (costs from 5 euros), although there is a small park near the central beach, where vacationers are not forbidden to sit in the shade of huge plane trees or palm trees - right on the grass.

The entrance to the sea is smooth: first, shallow water, where the water warms up very quickly, which is especially important for families with small children. In addition, there is a sandy bottom here, sea urchins and other living creatures are almost never found.

There are fast food kiosks nearby, and local enterprising youth carry water (1.5-2 euros per 1.5 liter bottle) and other drinks, as well as fruits, ice cream, and snacks all over the beach.
For those who love privacy, it is better to go further - to the outskirts of the village. There, in the bays it will be more interesting for those who love diving.

There are offices for renting water equipment on the beaches: boats, catamarans, pedal boats and motorcycles. Here you can also arrange boat trips, water skiing, parasailing and other similar activities.

Approximate cost: banana - 15 euros, water skis - 30 euros, jet ski - 35-40 euros (for 10 minutes).

Attractions

There are many agencies in Hanioti where you can sign up for a wide variety of excursions - both to nearby places and throughout Greece.

Buyers have the opportunity to choose a model not only from those that are available, but also to order the product they like from the catalog, which presents more than 600 options for fur products.
The fur coat will be adjusted to size and a certificate will be issued confirming its quality.

Kitchen

– these are, first of all, seafood, vegetables and, of course, (salted, pickled, stuffed, etc.).

Local restaurants are, as a rule, small establishments whose owners cook and receive guests themselves.

That’s why every tavern has a cozy, homely atmosphere, customers are greeted as the most dear guests and they try to please them in every possible way.

The portions are huge: cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, olives and feta cheese are served in dishes that are more like basins in size.

The score will please you even more: You can have lunch for two (salad, meat or fish dish, wine) for 25 euros.

Even the smallest cafe offers a huge selection of dishes - both ordinary European and traditional Greek cuisine (all kinds of snacks, salads, fish delicacies, grilled vegetables, meat and fish in a variety of versions, fruits and sweets). There are no dissatisfied people after visiting such establishments: everything is very tasty and cheap.

The Hanioti resort is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Halkidiki, where tourists come from all over Europe.
Every year there are more of them: this is facilitated by the convenient location, nature, and excellent climate (the holiday season begins in May and ends in October). The efforts of local authorities also help, as they do everything to please even the most capricious travelers.

Schedule from 01/05/2019

Entrance fees:

• Halkidiki - Kassandra

Schedule from 01/05/2019

*Children under 2 years old travel for free on air excursions (without a seat on the plane)

**Prices are for shared accommodation (m+m, f+f), supplement for single room 20 €

Entrance fees:

• Chalkidiki - Sithonia

Schedule from 01/05/2019

*Children under 2 years old travel for free on air excursions (without a seat on the plane)

**Prices are for shared accommodation (m+m, f+f), supplement for single room 20 €

Entrance fees:

• Chalkidiki - Athos

Schedule from 01/05/2019

* Children under 2 years old are free (without a seat on the plane)

**Prices are for shared accommodation (m+m, f+f), supplement for single room 20 €

Entrance fees:

• Rules for ordering and paying for excursions

Attention! Group excursions are carried out with a group of at least 20 people

VIP excursions are conducted with a group of at least 10 people

Excursions can be ordered from company representatives at the hotel;

The time and place of collection are indicated on the ticket issued to you when paying for the excursion;

When departing for an excursion, you must be at the indicated place 10 minutes before the appointed time; in case of delay, the company retains 100% of the cost;

In emergency cases, you can call our company's dispatch service at +30 697 911 0849 (open 24 hours a day);

All our buses are equipped with GPS sensors that allow you to track and record their routes and travel times;

Attending pilgrimage trips requires a certain form of clothing: for

men long trousers and covered shoulders; for women - a skirt below the knee,

closed neckline and shoulders (it is not necessary to cover your head);

The cost of excursions includes the services of a Russian-speaking guide or accompanying person;

The cost of excursions does NOT include the cost of entrance tickets to archaeological areas and museums;

The cost of excursions does NOT include meals;

The company has the right to postpone the date of the excursion or cancel it (with a refund of 100% of the cost);

There is a system of discounts for a number of group excursions: children under 5.99 years old - free, children from 6 years old to 11.99 years old - 50% discount (more detailed information can be obtained from company representatives at the hotel);

If you cancel the excursion 24 hours or more in advance, 100% of the cost is refunded (Except for air excursions, pilgrimages to Mount Athos. More accurate information can be obtained from the company representative at the hotel);

If you cancel the excursion 12-24 hours in advance, 50% of the cost is returned (with the exception of air excursions and pilgrimages to Mount Athos);

If you cancel the excursion in less than 12 hours, the company retains 100% of the cost;

100% of the cost is returned to the client in case of illness, upon provision of a doctor’s certificate, or upon cancellation of the excursion (for Air, Pilgrimage to Mount Athos, two-day and individual excursions, 50% refund on certificate);

Drinking alcoholic beverages, smoking and eating food is prohibited inside the tour bus;

The order of visiting excursion sites can be changed by the guide during the excursion;

When ordering excursions, specific seats in the excursion transport are NOT reserved;

The company is not responsible for plane delays due to the fault of the airline or weather conditions (even if this reduces the excursion part);

The company is not responsible for bad weather conditions on the day of the excursion;

The company is not responsible if the weather deteriorates while our guests are on excursions;

The company is not responsible if the ship on cruises, due to weather conditions, is unable to make a stop at one of its destinations according to the program (Cruise St. Athos - Ouranoupoli, Cruise Trident of Poseidon - Marmaras, etc.);

If on cruises, due to weather conditions, the ship cannot go to sea or the excursion is canceled due to weather conditions, before tourists leave the hotel, the Company undertakes to reschedule the excursion date to subsequent dates, or replace the excursion with one of equal cost or cheaper (if the excursion chosen by tourists is more expensive , then with additional payment);

The company is not responsible for our guests being late for transfer to the airport on the day of departure, in cases where they signed up for an excursion on this date, and due to unforeseen circumstances the excursion was delayed. The end times of excursions and departures from intermediate visiting points are indicated approximately and slight changes are possible during the course of the excursion.

When purchasing a package of three or more excursions with a 10% discount, subsequent replacement, return or transfer of one or more excursions is not possible. Exception: if an excursion is canceled due to the fault of the company or it is impossible to go on an excursion due to illness with a doctor’s certificate, you can reschedule to a subsequent date, or to an equivalent or more expensive excursion (with an additional payment of the difference in cost). The promotion is valid only for guests of Mouzenidis Travel.

For more complete information and possible changes to the payment rules, please contact company representatives.

The Kassandra Peninsula in Halkidiki has one of the most popular holiday destinations in Northern Greece. Here, in this village, it will be equally good for both young and old tourists. Parents with small children will also be satisfied with their holiday in this cozy and picturesque village.

This is such a wonderful transparent sea in Hanioti . The beaches are no less pleasant.

The main square of the village. In the evening this fountain glows with multi-colored lights.

Haniti has many taverns, apartments and hotels to suit every taste. Here you can meet tourists of all ages and nationalities. A meal in Hanioti for two will cost you about 25 euros. However, the portions are very large. If you order one serving for two, the waiter may bring two table sets. If you haven’t finished eating something, they will offer you to take it with you. This is par for the course. You can ask for “house wine”, it tastes better.

Various festivals are often held in Hanioti. This time the village hosted a world festival of children's dance.

Souvenir shops in Hanioti are open until late, attracting a few tourists. Olive oil, aromatic soaps and cosmetics based on natural oils are in great demand. The price of one bar of soap is about 2.5-3.0 euros. Soap is also sold by weight. very fragrant. A 1 liter bottle of Metaxa costs 20 euros in the store. In souvenir shops in Halkidiki, most sellers speak Russian. By the way, we did not encounter mosquitoes in Halkidiki, unlike Crete, for example.

In numerous taverns right on the street, in the fresh air, you can drink a cup of Greek coffee or get acquainted with the national cuisine: moussaka, souvlaki, lamb ribs and delicious freshly fried fish. Almost all taverns have Russian-speaking waiters. They will tell you everything about what dish is what.

In spring, citrus fruits ripen everywhere in Greece, from which fresh orange juice will be prepared for you in any tavern. In Hanioti, oranges hang on your heads right on the street. Greeks drive around the streets in trucks and sell fresh fruit at a price much lower than in stores. A basket of 0.5 kg of cherries costs only 1.5-2.0 euros. The same goes for strawberries. But this is in the spring. They also have very tasty cherries.

In spring in Hanioti, at the end of May the streets are not numerous. The swimming season has not yet begun. The sea and beaches in Hanioti are very clean and the water is very clear. On the beach you can rent a jet ski for 25 euros/hour. The contingent of vacationers in Hanioti is very diverse. Many people come with children. Many Germans and Poles. The village itself is small, just a few streets and you can get around it all in just half an hour.

A small church next to the hotel. The hotel staff comes into it to pray. In our hotel the staff was Russian-speaking. The cleaners are mostly from Moldova. Greek hotels are cleaned every day and linen is changed every three days. The staff is polite and does not require tips, as in Turkey, for example. But if you want to please someone, you can leave a couple of euros.

What’s great about Halkidiki in spring is the abundance of unusual colors, smells and greenery. From Hanioti you can take a regular bus or taxi to neighboring villages. A taxi in Halkidiki costs 1 euro per kilometer on average. You can call a taxi directly from your hotel. If you want to rent a car, there are two rental offices in Hanioti. For example, a Toyota Yaris will cost you 35 euros per day. The more days, the greater the discount.

Hanioti at night. Deserted. It's not the season yet. There are also discos in Hanioti, but you can hardly hear them. In general, the village is very quiet, there are not many cars driving on the streets.

The main road along the coast of Kassandra. There is a bus running along it, which can take you to Thessaloniki or somewhere else.

It often rains in Halkidiki in spring. But it's still warm outside. When it rains, it’s nice to sit in a cafe with a glass of Metaxa or coffee. Greeks don't like being asked for Turkish coffee. I should say Greek coffee. Come into the tavern, say hello “yasas” and you will always smile and be helpful in any situation. Greeks are very friendly people, without ambitions.

There are many shops for Russian tourists in Hanioti. The main store is the fur shop.

First of all, it is worth visiting the city of Thessaloniki, which is considered one of the most beautiful Greek cities. Even by Greek standards, the city is very large, as more than a million inhabitants live on its territory. The city is unique in that it intertwines Roman and Byzantine cultures. While in the city, you should definitely visit the Church of St. Demetrius, who is the patron saint of the city. The temple contains the relics of this saint. All Byzantine temples look very beautiful. You can see and learn a lot of interesting things in the archaeological museum, where one of the main exhibits is the treasures of the tomb of the son of the great commander Alexander the Great.

The city is very cheerful, life is in full swing both day and night, there are a large number of restaurants, taverns, nightclubs and various entertainment venues. Numerous parks are suitable for walking. It is not at all necessary to buy an excursion to this city; you can come on your own and save a decent amount of money.

Next you should go to the monasteries located in the rocks and called Meteora. This is one of the most beautiful and popular tourist destinations in Greece. The first hermits appeared in these places back in the 12th century, and over time, 24 monasteries were built on the rocks. Tourists can not only look at the beauty of these places, but also visit the monasteries and nunneries. Do not forget that to visit these places you will need appropriate clothing, and not flip-flops and T-shirts.

While in Greece, you can’t ignore the Greek capital, Athens. The sights of this city are not only beautiful, but also unique. Since there are many attractions, it is better to buy a tour to save time and see all the most important things in a short time. This city is home to the stadium where the first ever Olympic Games were held. And what about the Acropolis and ancient Greek temples, the construction of which dates back to the 5th century BC.

You should not refuse a trip along the Athos River, which runs along the western shores of the peninsula of the same name, where for centuries only men have lived, who strictly observe the laws of the church. There is nothing else like it in the world. But tourists can view the erected monasteries from a distance of about 500 meters.

Not far from Halkidiki there is the village of Petralona, ​​where a cave was discovered in 1960, which was named after the village. Scientists consider the discovery of this cave to be very important from an archaeological point of view. In the depths of this cave, the skull and bones of an ancient man, as well as the bones of ancient animals, were found. Near the cave there is a museum where you can see all the finds that were made in this cave. The cave itself is very beautiful; you can see mysterious stalactites and stalagmites in it.

The whole family should visit the Waterland water park, which is located in the city of Tagares. The water park is very large, covering a huge area of ​​150 thousand square meters. The water park has a huge amount of all kinds of entertainment, attractions, swimming pools with artificial slides, hydromassage. But there is also entertainment associated not only with volleyball, but also with the opportunity to play tennis or basketball. You can have a tasty meal or just a snack in local bars or restaurants. There is also a large offer of souvenirs on site.