Fifty-two of Greece’s 430 beaches awarded for their quality are located in the Halkidiki peninsula in northern Greece, the Halkidiki Tourism Organization (HTO) said last week, demonstrating the region’s commitment to “responsible tourism”. Ouranoupoli, Porto Carras, Armenistis, Kriopigi, Fourka, Nea Moudania and Sani are…

Leading international travel network Lonely Planet highlights 10 alternative experiences offered to visitors of northern Greece and especially the Chalkidiki area, in a recent article online. The article is entitled “Halkidiki beyond the beaches: 10 alternative experiences in northern Greece” and reports the following:…

From May 1, Ikos Resorts counts a brand new hotel in its portfolio with the Ikos Olivia in northern Greece. Ikos Olivia is located only 30 minutes from Thessaloniki airport, at the area of the Toroneos Gulf, one of the most beautiful spots on…

A series of hotel investments are expected to take place in Halkidiki, Greece, which will give the destination great added value, improve its competitiveness and strengthen the local economy and job market. The president of the Halkidiki Hotel Association, Grigoris Tassios, recently informed Greek…

The Porto Carras Grand Resort in Greece recently announced its renovation program for the 2014 season. Putting safety above all, this season the resort will include a renovation of pools and lagoons in the luxury hotels Sithonia and Meliton, renovation of the playground in…