Excursions & Sight Seeings
The unique Cave of Petralona with the numerous stalactites and stalagmites is the first sight you must visit. It is the most important cave with paleontological interest. Here was discovered the human skeleton of 600.000 years age which indicates that the first human who lived in Greece and in Europe has lived in Halkidiki.
Ancient Stagira is one more station, birthplace of the greatest Greek philosopher Aristotle that was rebuilt form Phillip the second, to honor him as a teacher of his son, Alexander the Great. The statue of Aristotle and many ancient towers are situated at the west part of the village.
Arnea, one of the most picturesque villages of north Halkidiki, where in a distance of 3km of its settlement were located, wrecks of civilization which many connect with the city `Arne` referred by the Historical Thoukididis. On the hill of prophet Elias, was located the
Acropolis and parts of the wall.
Olynthos, the first scientific excavation of a prehistorically city, you will be amazed by the technique of the irrigating and sewage system, the marquetry findings and also the first street plan of the world.
Parthenonas, 300m higher than Neos Marmaras, you will find the village that was abandoned in 1970 from its inhabitants because of the difficult living, with the inconceivable view and its walking routes of natural beauty.
Agion Oros,( The Holy Mountain) the Monastic community of Orthodoxy is situated on Mount Athos, at the third peninsula ofHalkidiki and it is only 52km away from our hotel complex. It is one of the most remarkable sights of Greece with the originality of monastic life and the unique monuments of Middle Age of excellent architecture.
The monastery of Vatopedi indicates great interest as it is one of the oldest monasteries of Mount Athos having as a characteristic its marvelous mosaics that were constructed in the 4th century A.C. and the big collection of unique icons and manuscripts.
In Thessaloniki, the biggest city of northern Greece admire the White Tower, build in the 15th century A.C., the archeological museum with the valuable treasures of Vergina from the era of Alexander the Great and the ancient market which is situated at the center of the city.
Pella is waiting for you only a few kilometers from Thessaloniki, capital of Macedonia from the end of the 5th century B.C. until the start of the 4th century B.C. with important findings such as: the head of Alexander the Great chiseled on marble, the Macedonia tombs, tessellated pavements, treasures of silver coins, chamber pots etc.
Vergina is a sight of world-wide cultural value that will travel you to the era of Alexander the Great. Visit the Royal graves among them the grave of Phillip II, the palace of the ancient capital city, the theatre and the cemetery of the tombs, the imposing necropolis of the 11th & 8th century B.C.
For our guests and organized groups, our Hotel suggests upon request, excursions to the sights. Please contact our reception Desk for more information.
