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Kassandra , the western peninsula of Chalkidiki (Halkidiki), is the most cosmopolitan of the three peninsulas. Kassandra is host to thousands of tourist every year that come to the region to experience its natural beauties, historical sites, stimulating nightlife and beautiful organized beaches. On the western side of the Kassandra peninsula is Possidi, a small seaside village, renowned for its sandy and forested beach. On this page you are provided with a map of Halkidiki (Chalkidiki), and travel information about Possidi and the Kassandra Prefecture, Chalkidiki.
Kassandra Sites and Attractions
Visitors of Kassandra can enjoy many archaeological and historical sites. In Possidi, we suggest you visit the Sanctuary of Poseidon (the Olympian god from whom the settlement got its name) and the lighthouse located at the edge of Cape Possidi, built in 1864. Close to Possidi is the village of Kalandra, where you can visit the ancient site of Mendi .
With a good map of Halkidiki (Chalkidiki), you can go to other sites that are worthwhile visiting in Kassandra, such as :
- the Stavronikitas Tower in Sani
- the windmill in Kassandria
- the lake near Polychrono where the Testudinata Turtle lives
- the Sanctuary of Ammon Dias and the remains of the Paleo-Christian Basilica in Kallithea
- the castle ruins and the channel in Nea Potidea the Apostle Paul Tower in Nea Fokea
- the ruins of the ancient city in Polygyros
- the traditional houses, squares and narrow alleyways and the ruins of ancient Afitios in Afytos
Kassandra Beaches, Chalkidiki (Halkidiki)
The peninsula of Kassandra has many beautiful beaches. Apart from the beach in Possidi, which is right next to the Paralio Chalkidiki Hotel, visitors can swim at the wonderful beaches close by, such as Kalandra, Aegeopelagitika, Agios Ioannis, Fourka, Nea Skioni and Siviri.
On you map of Halkidiki you will find other beaches in Kassandra, including those located in the villages of Kallithea, Kryopigi, Nea Potidaia, Sani, Nea Fokaia, Paliouro, Pefkohori, Polygyros and Chanioti.
From the Paralio Chalkidiki Hotel Suites & Rooms in Possidi, Kassandra , the following destinations are easily accessible:
- “ Macedonia” ( Thessaloniki) Airport: 90 km
- Thessaloniki Port : 95 km
- Thessaloniki Train Station: 95 km
- Kassandria Town : 14 km
- Kallithea Town : 18 km
- Possidi Beach : right next to the hotel
- Aegeopelagitika Beach: 1 km
- Supermarket: 50 m
- Bus Stop: 100 m
HOW TO REACH US
We recommend having a reliable map of Halkidiki (Chalkidiki) before starting off on your journey. You begin your trip from Thessaloniki, which is approximately 95 km from Possidi. There are signs in Thessaloniki, the Airport and the Port showing the direction to Chalkidiki (Halkidiki). Once you reach Nea Moudania, you take the road shown on the signs towards Kassandra. After about 23 km you will get to Kallithea. From there you go straight towards Kassandria, pass through Siviri and Fourka up to Kalandra. From there take the road to Possidi all the way to the beach.
Continue on the route towards Possidi until you reach the beach. There you will find the Paralio Chalkidiki Hotel. We're right on the beach!
| » Useful Phone Numbers |
| Thessaloniki : |
| “Macedonia”(Thessaloniki) Airport |
Tel. +30 2310 985-000, +30 2310 473-312 and +30 2310 473-212 |
| Thessaloniki Train Station |
+30 2310 517-517 to 8 |
| Thessaloniki Intercity Bus Station |
+30 2310 924-444 to 5 |
| Thessaloniki Port |
+30 2310 531-505 |
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| Athens - Piraeus: |
| Athens Int. Airport 'El. Venizelos' |
+30 210 353-0000 |
| Athens Train Station |
+30 210 529-7777 |
| Athens Intercity Bus Station |
+30 210 515-4800 |
| Piraeus Port |
+30 210 422-6001 to 3 |
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Kassandra - Chalkidiki: |
| Kassandra Police |
+30 23740 22204 |
| Kassandra Tourist Police |
+30 23740 23333 |
| Kassandra Health Center |
+30 23740 23950 |
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