Location

Possidi - Kassandra Chalkidiki

Possidi, this beautiful and picturesque village, offers natural landforms, caves and wetlands, and a total green landscape. Walk around the pines and olive trees, taste the unique virgin olive oil, enjoy the sounds of the cicadas, relax next to the Possidi lighthouse and meet the Greek way of life.

In Possidi, visit the ruins of the ancient sanctuary dedicated to God Poseidon. In a short distance, revive yourself in Agia Paraskevi village, famous for its thermal springs with their therapeutic qualities. Agia Paraskevi is a traditional, elegant spa destination offering modern facilities, located in a lush pine forest. For a completely traditional Greek touch, visit Nea Skioni, a coastal fishermen village, spread along a sandy coast and surrounded by a beautiful nature, or even Afitos, a traditional village built of stone with an excellent architecture. Also, take a ride to the Church of Panagia Faneromeni, a picturesque chapel near Nea Skioni which dates back in the 16th century.

If you are an art lover, don't miss Siviri, an ampitheatrically built village, known for the Kassandra music festival and the theatrical plays held every summer.

 

Sightseeing

Halkidiki is filled with all kinds of sights and places of interest (archaeological sites, museums, churches, monasteries, places of incomparable natural beauty, traditional settlements, etc).

Nearest to the resort POSSIDI HOLIDAYS, you shall find:

  • Petralona Cave, where the skull of Archanthropus, more than 700.000 years old, was discovered.
  • The ruins of the ancient sanctuary of Poseidon in Possidi and the light house at the end of the cape.
  • The church and the tower of Apostle Paul in Nea Fokaia.
  • Byzantine findings and chapels in Fourka.
  • The Baths of Agia Paraskevi with the curative springs and the modern spa and well-being center.
  • The traditional settlements of Afytos and Kassandreia with their narrow cobbled roads, the stone build houses and the Folklore Museums.
  • The ancient sanctuary of Zeus Amon in Kallithea.
  • The canal and the Caste ruins in Nea Potidea
  • The Byzantine Tower of Stavronikitas in Sani.
  • The Festivals of Kassandra, Afytos and Sani and many local fairs and happenings.
  • The pine forests and olive groves.
  • Vast beaches with fine golden sand, or pebbles leading to a clear and warm sea, surrounded by settlements with excellent tourist infrastructure, a cosmopolitan ambience and lively night-life.
  • Marinas in the nearby settlement of Nea Skioni or in Nea Moudania.

Driving Direction

If you have GPS Device, program it for Possidi Holidays Resort & Suites Hotel in the village of Possidi. The waypoint of the hotel is 39Β°58'43.5"N 23Β°22'25.2"E.

Directions from Thessaloniki: The city of Thessaloniki is approximately 105 km from Possidi Holidays Resort & Suites Hotel. From Thessaloniki International Airport Macedonia (SKG), get on A24 route and follow the directions and road signs to Nea Moudania-Kasandra-Halkidiki. On approximately 70km, at the roundabout take the 2nd exit on the provincial road and head to Kassandreia - Siviri. Follow the directions and signs to Siviri and Possidi village and after 13 km turn right to Possidi village. Once you get to Possidi village, you will find signs directing you to Possidi Holidays Resort & Suites Hotel.

For any further assistance regarding your driving directions, please be free to contact us at 0030 23740 42103 and remember that the journey is just as important as the destination!
Distances
  • Thessaloniki: 105 km
  • "Macedonia" airport (SKG): 95 km
  • Thessaloniki port: 105 km
  • Thessaloniki train station: 105 km
  • Baths of Agia Paraskevi: 21 km
  • Afytos / Kallithea: 22 km
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