The renowned international travel network Lonely Planet highlights in a recent article 10 alternative experiences that visitors of northern Greece and especially the Halkidiki area can enjoy.
The article entitled “Halkidiki beyond the beaches: 10 alternative experiences in northern Greece” explains that Halkidiki is rich in sparkling sands, but “it would be a crying shame to head straight for the sunlounger in a region that ripples with vineyards, groans with ancient history and has terrain ripe for diving, kayaking and cycling”.
Lonely Planet suggests travelers 10 10 alternatives to explore Halkidiki beyond the sun and sand.
1. Take the plunge on a diving course
2. Cycle pine forests and rugged hills
3. Explore a yawning cavern
4. Soothe your muscles in a thermal spa
5. Test your survival skills on Halkidiki’s isles
6. Kayak into the sunset
7. Feast on fresh seafood
8. Glamp in a private cove
9. Drift through centuries of monastic history
10. Sleep among rolling vineyards