Welcome to Hooked on Walking holidays and this wonderful fixed location walking holiday in Greece. On this hiking vacation in Greece in the Halkidiki region you stay for a week in a wonderful four star hotel and enjoy five self guided walks included in the package during the week.  In addition you will have the option of purchasing other nature activities such as canoeing, mountain biking, cycling, paragliding, snorkeling, diving, horse riding and Jeep Safari direct from your hotel when you arrive. This location makes for an ideal multi-activity holiday location.
Halkidiki is the three-pronged peninsula, which extends southward into the Aegean Sea from the centre of Macedonia-Greece. As a result of its shape and the proximity of the sea, Halkidiki benefits from a mild climate and has the longest coastline on mainland Greece. The three smaller peninsulas that form Halkidiki are all beautiful but also very different. They are called Kassandra, Sithonia and Agion Oros. We will be stationed at the middle one, called Sithonia, since it has the most variable natural features and it offers pure, inspiring nature and powerful surroundings. Sithonia provides excellent routes for walks, trekking or even for mountain bike. The diversity of green and blue highlights on the water creates a magical atmosphere.
Its worth pointing out that as Halkidiki, Sithonia has great cultural value and welcoming residents.

Day 1 Arrival at Thessaloniki airport and transfer to the 4 star Athena Pallas Hotel ( or equivalent ) which is situated on a long sandy beach in Elia between Nikiti and Neos Marmaros

Monday’s walk  Elia Beach – Ag. Pavlos

This route is a simple high level easy route without great difficulties. It’s a woodland walk along forest roads and narrow tracks providing with an excellent view of the coastline and beyond. It leads to an olive grove. As the ascent continues we reach the church of Paul the Apostle with its holy and pure water spring. This plateau is covered with massive rocks that break as pine trees, flowering scrubs, heather’s and other plants emerge. It’s beautiful all year round but even more during spring. Another feature of this route is the sweet smell of honey as in the areas of the forest track it’s lined with beehives however remaining safe from stings. As the track gets sandy it leads to a narrow woodland path that leads to the rock named after his ‘owner’ Peter. ‘Petros’ is a very large rock with a trig point on its summit that breaks up through the trees. This is the highest point of the ridge and those with a good head for heights can ascend and enjoy a breathtaking views of the peninsula. Duration:  approx. 4-5 hours

Tuesday’s walk Porto Carras-Vineyards-Porto Carras
This walk takes us up into the vineyards high above N.Marmaras giving astonishing views over the sea. The return path drops to the coast and meanders through open forest passing several beautiful sandy coves with fine beaches along the way. Duration:  approx. 4-5 hours

Wednesday’s walk Neos Marmaras – Parthenonas Village
This long walk visits the very old village of Parthennonas and it can be altered and adjusted to one’s abilities. It’s at 1,5m distance from N.Marmaras. You can either ascend by a strenuous path taking you to an old water mill and dam then through olive groves and forests, reaching through forest track the village. Alternatively you could ascend from easy forest routes or a short but steep route which follows a mountain stream bed. Duration:  approx. 4-5 hours

Thursday Relax - rest day or arrival

Fridays walk Nikiti-Agios Nikolaos-Nikiti
This walk is a circular route that uses mainly forest tracks to cross over the hill behind Nikiti to visit the small town of Ag. Nikolaos (Santa Claus). The start of the walk is beside the school of Nikiti. One passes goat shelters and olive groves beehives and woodlands and of course you pass from a little church where it’s a great place to take a small break. Duration:  approx. 4-5 hours

Saturday Relax - rest day or arrival

Sunday’s walk Area of Sikia
This walk takes one on a circular trip around the ridge directly above the town to the north, giving fine views over the town and the surrounding countryside. The route makes use of old charcoal burners paths, goat tracks and unsurpassed farm access roads. Parts of the circuit involve rather steep yet safe rocky ascents and descents. Duration:  approx. 4-5 hours

Accommodation:
4 star hotel

Difficulty
Level 2 - Participants should be in good physical condition with a little of experience.

2008 Prices

How to get there
How to get there Flights into Thessaloniki:
The majority of flights into Thessaloniki from the UK are on a daily basis operated by Olympic
Airways. There are also flights by British Airways, Alitalia, Lufthansa, Air France, Aegean Airlines and KLM via Amsterdam. From end April to beginning of October the following charter companies fly into Thessaloniki on
Mondays and Thursdays: Kronos Airlines, Britannia, Crossair, British Midland and more.

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