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Fourka – Enjoyable and popular west Kassandra Peninsula resort
Fourka holidays are based in an enjoyable small low-key beach resort in the middle of the west coast of the Kassandra Peninsula, around 50 miles from Thessalonica. Like most resorts in the region, holidays in Fourka offer a mix of modern resort facilities, a good swimming beach, interesting attractive surrounding countryside and plenty of Greek character. A feature of holidays in Fourka is the original old 19th century village found 2 miles inland from Fourka beach. Fourka holidays are popular with families and British visitors, drawn by a gently shelving sandy beach with calm shallow water. Visitors find Fourka holidays provide a good base and ideal central peninsula location for exploring the fine beaches and traditional villages of the Kassandra Peninsula.
Fourka holidays – A mile-long beach with superb sunsets
Fourka beach is a mile-long stretch of pale sand and tiny pebbles backed by low forested hills and olive groves. Fourka beach (Skala Fourka) has a coveted EU Blue Flag in recognition of its cleanliness. Neighbouring Fourka beaches are mostly pale sand and offer a selection of watersports. Holidays in Fourka focus on the waterfront promenade which has a wide range of bars, tavernas and restaurants. Fourka holiday evenings can begin with a quiet cocktail while admiring the sunset from this west-facing Kassandra beach. Fourkas holiday nightlife is largely a mix of relaxed evening meals and music bars, but Fourkas holidays do offer one well-known seafront disco for a big night out. Major concerts are occasionally held at nearby Siviri amphitheatre.
Holidays in Fourka – Stroll to the peaceful old village of Fourka.
Holidays in Fourka should include some gentle walks in the agreeable surrounding countryside and a visit or two to the charming 19th century village of Fourka set 2 miles inland from Fourka beach resort. Fourka village with its Byzantine church, colourful flower-decked houses and lush green setting among pines and olive groves, makes a pleasant change from the beach scene and offers a glimpse of traditional village life on the Kassandra Peninsula. Popular Fourka holiday excursions include cruises in the Toroneos Gulf, the monasteries of Athos (men only), the Petralona Caves, the south coast spa town of Loutra and boat trips to Mount Athos and the island of Skiathos. Regular buses run from Fourka beach to Thessalonica for shopping and some outstanding museums. Buses also run from Fourka beach across the Kassandra Peninsula to the livelier east coast resort of Kallithea.
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