Crossing of Toroni Bay (Nikiti)
This is a major event for Nikiti and the surrounding region: the Toroni crossing, a swim of 26km, is completed by swimmers who are allowed
Nature Activities & Sports
Thanks to initiatives by its hotels and local communities, Halkidiki has now developed a host of alternative forms of tourism, including sea sports, golf, mountain-biking, horse-riding, bird-watching, spas, hiking, agro-tourism, faith tourism and sports. There is a truly unlimited choice of activities for those who love to keep busy.
In such a beautiful setting, combining the blue of the sea with the lush green of the mountains, it is only natural that a whole host of sports and other outdoor activities have been developed. There is plenty to do for people of all ages, for regular athletes and those who wish to use their vacation to try something new, something that may become a regular pastime when they get home. Halkidiki has a huge range of sports to try, from sailing, windsurfing and water-skiing to horse-riding, golf and diving.
Trips
The three peninsulas or ‘feet’ of Halkidiki – Kassandra, Sithonia and Athos – each have their own character and landscape. We have designed three itineraries,
Horse Riding
Horse riding is organized in Sithonia peninsula, as well as Holomontas mountain. Gallery Location Nature Activities & Sports Share Share on facebook Facebook Share on
Cruises
Kassandra – Bay of Toroni There is a cruise of the Bay of Toroni which starts from Paliouri: the Menia Maria departs at 09.30 and
Diving
The sea off the coast of Halkidiki is rich in underwater wildlife, such as corals, sponges, octopi, crabs, sea horses and fish of a thousand
Water sports / Sailing
At most of the commercially run beaches** you will be able to rent canoes, sea-cycles, boards for windsurfing, jet skis, bananas, etc. Some of the
Golf
There is a golf course at Porto Carras in Sithonia, designed in the 1960’s to what were ground-breaking plans at that time. The new course,
