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Kriopigi – Quiet beach resort and traditional hill village
Kriopigi holidays are based in a small peaceful beach resort in the middle of the east coast of the Kassandra Peninsula, around 80 minutes from Thessalonica airport. Holidays in Kriopigi enjoy a quieter more rural feel than Kalithea to the north. Kriopigi is built on the slopes of wooded green hills with views across the Toroneos Gulf to the Sithonia Peninsula. Holidays in Kriopigi offer two contrasting centres; long sandy Kriopigi beach and the appealing original village of Kriopigi rising up into the hills behind the resort. Kriopigi holidays are popular with families, drawn by a good gently shelving beach with calm shallow water. Many visitors find Kriopigi holidays provide a quiet base and an ideal central peninsula location for exploring the fine beaches, dramatic mountains and traditional villages of the Halkidiki region.
Kriopigi holidays – Excellent beach for sunbathing and swimming
Kriopigi beach is a long stretch of sand and shingle with a series of little coves. Kriopigi holidays provide exceptionally safe conditions for swimming and excellent pale sand for sunbathing. The southern part of Kriopigi beach is the broadest and most popular. Kriopigi holidays offer watersports like waterskiing, parascending and windsurfing. Holidays in Kriopigi appeal to those seeking a quiet beach resort with some basic shops and a modest selection of cafes, bars, tavernas and fish restaurants. A few music bars stay open until quite late but Kriopigi holidays are not for party animals. Kriopigi holiday nights are more likely spent relaxing over a meal or enjoying some simple family entertainment.
Holidays in Kriopigi – Stroll up to the charming old hillside village
An attractive feature of holidays in Kriopigi is the original hillside village of Kriopigi which climbs the hills away from Kriopigi beach. Holidays in Kriopigi are not complete without a stroll up to its charming narrow lanes, characteristic tiled houses, pretty patios, freshwater springs, ancient ruins and traditional village atmosphere. Sample some local honey and olives. Holidays in Kriopigi could also include horse riding, fishing and decent walking in the green hills that surround Kriopigi beach. Popular Kriopigi holiday excursions include tours of atmospheric inland mountain villages, the monasteries of Athos (men only), boat trips to Mount Athos and the Petralona Caves. Regular buses run from Kriopigi beach to Thessalonica for shopping and outstanding museums. Buses also run to Paliouri on the tip of the peninsular, handy for visiting other Kassandra Peninsula beaches. Please note that Kriopigi is quite a hilly resort.
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