Peninsula Hopping in Greece
Secluded coves, lush forests and azure waters – welcome to Halkidiki's peninsulas.
Halkidiki's peninsulas stretch out into the Aegean Sea, like the trident of Poseidon. Though all boast a wealth of sun-kissed sandy shores, each has a character of its own; Kassandra is the most luxurious, Sithonia is the quiet one, and Athos stands proud with Mount Athos, a men-only monastic mountain state of 2,000 monks. Athos may be closed to most visitors, but Kassandra and Sithonia offer more than enough entertainment to make Halkidiki worth a trip.
Located on the westernmost peninsula of Kassandra, the Sani Dunes resort was recently named the World’s Leading Luxury Green Resort at the World Travel Awards. Not only is it a haven of stunning natural beauty, but it's also making efforts to preserve all that nature for future generations. As for the luxury part: lavish suites, a personal concierge, exclusive service on a private beach, and Volvo tours of the peninsula with a private driver take care of that.
If you're seeking seclusion and tranquility, Sithonia is the ideal destination. The calmer of the three peninsulas, you can swim in the pristine waters around Diaporos, an uninhabited island off the coast of Vourvourou, and visit Palia Nikiti, a beautiful 7-centuries-old village. Here, the blossom-filled courtyards and balconies create the ultimate in romantic nostalgia.
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Jurriaan Teulings
Jurriaan dreamt of becoming either an astronomer or a circus clown. He became a lawyer instead, but finally found the ultimate fit for his free-range mind as a travel writer and photographer. A Stroopwafel evangelist, he's also won a few awards: two in plexiglass, one in bronze, and one made of beads. The biggest prize: 20 years of travel to all continents and 99 countries so far.