Such interesting places in Halkidiki as Mount Athos, the ruins of the temple of Zeus-Ammon and other objects, travelers will see as part of a tour of this Greek peninsula, to which it is recommended to take a tourist map with you.
Unusual sights of Halkidiki
Waterfalls of Edessa: In Edessa, the “water city”, tourists will find 2 large and several smaller waterfalls. The most popular is the Karanos waterfall, the waters of which rush down from a height of 24 m. You can look at this beautiful spectacle from the viewing platforms specially equipped for this purpose (from here you can take beautiful photographs). And to admire Kharanos from the other side, you need to cross the bridge, which was cut down in the cave.
Petralona Cave: being a unique historical monument, the cave is of interest to tourists due to its halls with stalagnates, stalagmites and stalactites, as well as the Anthropological Museum, opened at the entrance to the cave (the exhibits are tools made of bone and stone, a copy of the skull of a person who lived in these parts about 700,000 years ago, the remains of lions, hyenas, rhinos and other animals that were discovered in the cave).
What interesting places to visit?
According to reviews, vacationers in Halkidiki will be interested in visiting the fishing museum in Nea Mudanya (compasses, ancient anchors, fishing nets, sea shells, ship models, videos about underwater inhabitants, spears used to catch sea urchins) and historical the Ethnographic Museum in Arnea (tools, musical instruments, equipment used for baking bread, an apparatus for grinding coffee beans, weaving equipment, a fire engine, more than 200 years old, and other exhibits are subject to inspection).
Do you want to take water sports lessons or rent water games equipment? Head to the Totally Surf Water Fun Center (its staff will take care of organizing boat trips if necessary).
An interesting place to visit can be the Kava Idea wine cellar (located in the Potidea Palace): it is famous for a rich collection of Greek wines that you can taste, as well as get advice on their choice and culture of use.
The 2-hectare Shape Park is a must-see for pools, water slides, an Italian restaurant, bars, beach volleyball and soccer courts, bungee jumping facilities, and daily parties that last until the morning. As for the little guests, they will not be deprived of attention in the Shape Park water park.
