Kallithea

A little less than 50 km south of the island capital of Polygyros, you will find a lively resort known under the name of Kallithea. It is located in the east of the western promontory, Kassandra, looking up at the coast of the neighbouring Sathonia peninsula.

It could be said that Kalithea, as one of the most visited and also most popular and best equipped resorts, can offer something for everyone. With its safe beaches, it can be enjoyed by families with small children but also the youth who want to savour the adrenaline while practicing water sports to the fullest, as well as the night entertainment. And if you are not yearning for too much bustle, you will certainly find some more peaceful place there, too.

Kallithea beach

The resorts stands out for its beautiful beach with goldish sand and crystal clear water with the shallow coast of the Aegean Sea and rich surroundings with plenty of green vegetation. Obviously you will find there all the tourist equipment including umbrellas, deckchairs, a variety of water sports and enough refreshment during the whole day. The resort also has varied nightlife, especially during the top season - the local clubs, discos and bars are open till early morning hours. Yet if you don’t like noise you will also find there more peaceful places - you can have a nice sit-down in some of the nice tavernas or restaurants till late evening hours, savouring the tasty dishes and good wine.

What to do in Kallithea

You can put up in various kinds of facilities, including luxury hotels but also more modest rooms in private villas. As the visitors come there from all corners of the world, the local cuisine is adapted to different tastes of the picky tourists, and so, you will find there both traditional Greek specialities and continental dishes. You can also buy groceries on the market and try some of the commonly available products of Greek gastronomy. Besides that, you will find there shops with souvenirs and traditional Greek products like cermics, honey or wine.

The lovers of history will certainly be delighted by the archaeological sites in the surroundings where they can go for a nice afternnon trip. They will discover the remnants of the ancient temples dedicated to significant Greek gods awaiting hem.

More resorts on Chalkidiki

Travel agencies also offer tours to Afitos, Fourka, Gerakini, Hanioti, Kallithea, Kriopigi, Nea Iraklia, Nea Moudania, Nea Vrasna, Neos Marmaras, Ouranoupolis, Pefkochori, Polichrono, Porto Carras, Posidi, Sani, Sarti,  Sithonia, Toroni and  Stavros.