9-11 July 2008, Halkidiki, Greece
Halkidiki is also called "the secret paradise of Greece", is a vacation destination for many tourists. It has beautiful beaches backed by pine forests, organized water sports, historical monuments, and many interesting cultural events.
For Greeks and for foreigners also, Halkidiki is one of the fortunate places that reflect Greece in all its aspects: inviting sun, crystal sea and golden beaches, relaxing nature, friendly people, traditional villages along side with modern holiday resorts and remainings of the country’s glorious past.
Fertile plains and extensive forests are wonderfully combined with the clear blue sea of the Aegean that embraces this characteristic three-pronged peninsula, situated in a short distance from Thessaloniki –the country’s second economic and cultural centre.
Links about Halkidiki:
www.halkidiki.com
www.go-halkidiki.com
Halkidiki’s road network is very good and regular scheduled buses are travelling between the towns, villages and capital of each district.
For more information, please click here: http://www.halkidiki.com/ktel/ktel2.htm#local
Renting offices are offering cars and motorbike in almost every village of Halkidiki.
Taxis are available in almost every town and village.
Pastry, local food, touristy and any other shops can be found in every almost village and town of Halkidiki.A wide range of shops can be found especially in Polygyros, in Kallithea, in Nea Moudania, in Sykia and in Neos Marmaras.
The climate of Halkidiki is typically Mediterranean, generally mild with limited rainfall, mild winters and cool summers very sunny.The weather in Halkidiki during the month of September is usually quite warm (25-30°C), and very sunny and enjoyable with an average max. day temperature in Celsius 28, average min. night temperature 17 Celsius, water temperature 23 Celsius, average sunlight hours 8.
For more information, please visit:
www.accuweather.com
Hellenic National Meteorological Service:
www.hnms.gr
National Observatory of Athens:
www.noa.gr
