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Afitos – Appealing combination of beach resort and traditional village
Afitos holidays are based in a small appealing beach resort on the north-east coast of the Kasandra peninsula, around an hour and 15 minutes from Thessalonica airport. Holidays in Afitos combine a small relaxing coast resort, a good sandy beach and also one of the prettiest and most traditional villages in the Halkidiki region. The village of Afitos on the clifftop above the seafront is a steep 15 minute climb up from the Afitos beach and an outstanding feature of holidays in Afitos. In high season holidays in Afitos can take advantage of a shuttle bus between Afitos beach and Afitos village.
Afitos holidays – Charming atmospheric clifftop village
Afitos holidays offer a nice combination of clifftop traditional village and modest beach resort. Afitos village has a charming traditional Greek atmosphere and is a fine place for a relaxed stroll through pedestrianised cobbled streets, exploring tiny shops and a enjoying a quiet drink in a traditional village cafe or a meal in an atmospheric taverna. Afitos village has made considerable effort to preserve its characteristic stone houses and traditional charm. Afitos holidays will feature evening strolls around the village, visiting the main square with its 19th century domed church of St Dimitrios and folk museum. A favourite Afitos holiday spot is Brahos, the village viewpoint, with superb views across the Toroneos Gulf and to Mount Athos.
Holidays in Afitos – Two sandy beaches and quiet secluded coves
The other focus of holidays in Afitos is of course the beach, with plenty of safe swimming making Afitos holidays popular with families looking for a quiet Kassandra Peninsula beach resort. Afitos beach is a fine stretch of white sand backed by a couple of waterfront tavernas. In fact there are two Afitos beaches set in a small bay with further extremely secluded spots to be found in the tiny protected sandy cove beyond the northernmost Afitos beach. Holidays in Afitos offer a modest selection of relaxed cafes, restaurants, tavernas and bars, a few of which stay open late, though Afitos holidays are certainly not for those seeking lively and brash nightlife! Nearby Kalithea is busier. Afitos holidays offer ancient history enthusiasts several sites, with remains that date back to Ancient Greek and Roman eras. Many visitors find Afitos holidays offer an ideal small resort base from which to explore the region. Holidays in Afitos offer boat cruises, visits to islands and excursions to Mount Athos and Thessalonica.
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