Should you go to Halkidiki in 2021? Find out reviews of tourists about holidays in the north of mainland Greece. We have collected reviews about the weather, beaches, sea, excursions and entertainment. Pros and cons of the trip.
Reviews about the weather in Halkidiki
Low season in Greek resorts lasts from November to April. Tourists who come to Halkidiki in winter go on excursions, walk and do shopping.
In the second half of May, the Aegean Sea is already quite warm +19 ... + 20 ° С. There are still few people on the beaches, and this is the main advantage of traveling to Greece at this time of the year. According to tourists' reviews, you can go with small children on vacation in Halkidiki in June - the sea water warms up to +23 ... + 25 ° С.
July and August are the hottest months of the year. Daytime heat at +32 ... + 35 ° С and higher drives tourists from the beaches to air-conditioned hotels. Shopkeepers also want to take a break from the heat and close their establishments for a long siesta. The water warms up to +26 ... + 27 ° С. I don't want to leave the sea at all!
Alexey: "In August, the optimal time for swimming is in the morning before noon and in the evening after 4:00 pm. There were no rainy days, but there was wind for 3 days."
According to tourists, rest in Halkidiki is good in autumn. The velvet season attracts parents with children and those who do not tolerate the summer heat to Greek resorts. Warm weather lasts all September and October.
Tamara: "We went to the Halkidiki peninsula, to the town of Gerakini from 5 to 15 September. The weather is excellent - during the day +28 ... + 30 °, the water is + 25 °. In the evening, very comfortable light coolness, somewhere around + 19 ° .. . + 21 °. The sea is surprisingly warm, turquoise. "
Halkidiki hotel reviews
Halkidiki juts out into the sea with three "prongs" or "fingers". Resorts and tourist infrastructure are developed in Sithonia and Kassandra. There is a huge selection of luxury hotels, inexpensive apart-hotels and villas. It is more expensive to live near the beaches, and housing 2-3 lines from the sea is more budgetary.
To make your holiday in Halkidiki in 2021 go without problems, read the reviews of tourists about the hotels and choose the best one.
: "At the Ikos Oceania 5 * hotel, the staff are so friendly and attentive to guests that sometimes it was even embarrassing from their constant care."
Yulia Shatokhina: "At the entrance to the 4-You Hotel Apartments, we were pleasantly surprised by such trifles as a set of disposable slippers, the presence of tea, coffee, honey, as well as shampoo and soap in the bathroom."
Ekaterina A-Z: "Artemis Apartments is a small, cozy hotel, where there is always order and a family-like, friendly atmosphere."
Some tourists were unlucky with the hotel, and they left negative reviews about their vacation in Halkidiki.
Vadim: "People in Calypso Siviri 2 * do not know how to communicate at all. There are free air conditioners, delicious food, a 24-hour pool, but they cannot make the guests smile."
Reviews about beaches and sea in Halkidiki
The main treasure of Halkidiki is the transparent Aegean Sea. All vacationers are delighted with the purity and color of the sea water. Many people note the soft sandy bottom.
Greek beaches are municipal and admission is free. You can relax with your towel everywhere. Sun loungers and parasols cost 3-5 €.
According to tourists' reviews for 2019-2020, holidays in Halkidiki are especially good on the beaches of Agios Ioannis, Agios Nicholas, Vourvourou, Kriaritsi, Lagomandra, Tristinika, Kalamitsi, Trani Ammuda, Kallithea, Zagrafu, Pefkohori, Possidi, Neos Marmaras, Porto Karras and Paradis ... They are also suitable for children, even small ones.
ludmila7474: "The picturesque Karidi beach with natural shade. Pines all around, the smell of pine needles. Soft white sand. There are a lot of families with small children, even babies."
19Irina64: "The descent to Kavourotrypes Beach is quite steep. Therefore, only young people, silence and relaxation. Dogs and goats along the mountains."
Reviews about excursions in Halkidiki
Day trips to Saint Athos, Meteora Monastery, the ancient city of Olynthos, the Acropolis of Antigone and the picturesque Petralona Cave are popular with holidaymakers.
According to tourists, rest in Halkidiki and in general in Greece has one significant drawback - excursions are expensive. Prices for tours for two start at 150 €, for six - from 380 €. Tourists are advised against taking a bus tour to Thessaloniki. You can easily travel to the northern capital of Greece yourself.
On the Sputnik8 service there are individual tours in Russian "Olymp-Dion" to the famous Mount Olympus, to the waterfalls of Edes and the thermal springs of Aridea. They last 4-5 hours.
To make your holiday in Halkidiki a success in 2021, study the reviews of tourists about excursions.
Alina 55: "I was satisfied with the trip to Meteora - a minimum of" empty "time, a small shopping load, a relatively adequate composition of the group."
Zvezdochka7: "Our guide said that in cloudy weather you can see monasteries floating on the rocks among the clouds. We were not able to observe this, as the weather was clear that day."
pnv: "The Petralona Cave is very beautiful, it has several large halls with stalactites and stalagmites of bizarre shapes, similar to castles."
Entertainment reviews
For outdoor activities, take a boat trip around the rocky coastline, go on a jeep safari, dive or surf. We recommend a trip to Thessaloniki with children. This city is home to the large Waterland water park, the Magic park amusement park, the green Platanakia park and interesting museums.
Maska-80: "There are three halls in the Technological Museum in Thessaloniki - one contains retro cars. There is just a look. In the second, there are all sorts of things that can be twisted, pushed, pulled, etc. The child was interested."
kurz.ksenia: "The hotel guide advised to rent a sailing yacht and go on a sea voyage with the whole family. We saw all the wild bays in Sithonia. We had a wonderful day, we had a swim, the children liked to jump from the yacht on the high seas."
Pros and cons of holidays in Halkidiki
According to the reviews of tourists, holidays in Halkidiki have come to the liking of families with children, youth, lovers of beach holidays and excursion tourism. Resorts on the peninsula are versatile, so many dream of coming back here again.
pros holidays in Halkidiki in 2021:
- Clean coast and sea.
- Calm and quiet rest in small resort villages.
- Excellent hotels 4-5 *, which accept tourists on the "all inclusive" program.
- Archaeological and natural attractions.
- Large selection of pilgrimage tours.
- You can bring many delicious souvenirs - Greek cheeses, honey, olive oil.
- Warm climate.
Mrs Zinina: "The rest was wonderful! The climate is wonderful, the temperature is + 32 ° there is much more comfortable than our + 20 °".
Minuses:
- Long transfer from the airport in Thessaloniki.
- Little entertainment for young people.
- On some beaches, the descent to the sea is steep, and the entrance to the water is rocky.
- Card payments are not accepted everywhere.
- During the excursions, the guides speak several languages and are difficult to understand.
- The sights are far from each other.
Zhivulya: "We were in for a slight disappointment. Without a car it is very difficult to get somewhere."
The nuances of rest in Halkidiki and tourist advice
According to the reviews of tourists, rest in Halkidiki is completely satisfactory for lovers of beautiful views and picturesque nature.
EWAntipova: "The crystal clear Aegean Sea combined with pine forests, sandy beaches, secluded coves. Just imagine all this beauty."
3-5 * hotels have their own restaurants. Inexpensive 2 * hotels usually feed tourists with food, which is prepared in a nearby tavern. In any case, there is no need to doubt - the Greek cuisine is delicious and the portions are large and hearty.
Summer sun in Halkidiki is aggressive. To avoid heatstroke, spend more time in the shade, drink plain water and take a break from the heat in air-conditioned rooms. Be sure to use highly protective sunscreens.
The sun loungers on the beaches belong to hotels, campgrounds or nearby cafes. Take at least one drink from them and sunbathe in peace all day long!
One of the problems of the coast near Halkidiki is sea urchins.Stepping on them while swimming is not very pleasant! Be careful when entering the water and be aware that hedgehogs usually hide among large rocks.
