Hotel Apartments Zeus - Kassandra - Halkidiki - Greece

Holidays in Halkidiki - Afitos (Afytos) Halkidiki Holiday Rental Apartments in Kassandra Chalkidiki Greece

Chalkidiki (Halkidiki) is one of the most versatile holiday destinations in Greece, fusing sandy beaches with lush forests and quiet settlements with lively seaside resorts, making it very popular with thousands of visitors from all around the world.

Kassandra is the first of Chalkidiki’s three peninsulas and the one closest to Thessaloniki, although this has not affected its natural beauty in the least. One of the finest settlements in Kassandra is Afitos (Afytos), which is a traditional village surrounded by lovely beaches, beautiful buildings and significant sites. It is in this beautiful region that you will find the Zeus Hotel.

Afitos Sightseeing, Kassandra, Chalkidiki
While in Afitos village, we recommend you take a tour of the area. Start you tour by strolling through the village to admire the beautiful architecture and the lovely churches. Next go to the historical and natural sites in and around Afitos (Afytos), such as:

the Folklore Museum
the Ancient Quarries
the Archaeological Site of Ancient Afitios
the Springs of Moudounou and Vrysitsa

Close to the settlement of Afitos you can also visit:

the Sanctuary of Amon Zeus and the Paleo-Christian Basilica in Kallithea
the Tower and Church of the Apostle Paul in Nea Fokea
the windmill in Kassandria
the Nature Reserve Lake where the Testudinata Turtle lives in Polychrono
the Stavronikitas Tower in Sani

Other villages in Kassandra offer wonderful sites as well. Take a day trip to see:

the Castle ruins and the Channel in Nea Potidea
the Sanctuary of Poseidon in Possidi
the Ancient S ite of Mendi in Kalandra.

Afitos Beach – Kassandra Chalkidiki Beaches
The settlement of Afitos is well-known for its stunning sandy beaches, which are organized and lined with pine trees. Visitors can also swim at the nearby Kassandra beaches of Chanioti, Chryssi Akti, Fourkas, Kallithea, Kriopigi, Nea Fokea, Nea Potidea, Pefkochori and Sani.

From the Zeus Hotel in Afitos (Afytos) Chalkidiki, visitors have easy access to the following destinations:

“ Macedonia” Airport ( Thessaloniki): 80 km
Thessaloniki Port : 90 km
Thessaloniki Train Station: 90 km
Liosi Beach : 300 meters
Varkes Beach : 500 meters
Supermarket: 200 meters
Bus Stop: 300 meters

HOW TO ARRIVE
Afitos (Afytos) is 90 km from Thessaloniki. At “Macedonia” Thessaloniki Airport, Thessaloniki Port and Thessaloniki Train Station there are signs that can direct you to Chalkidiki (Halkidiki). Upon reaching Nea Moudania you take the road to Kassandra. After about 20 km you will reach the settlement of Afitos (Afytos).

“Macedonia” Thessaloniki Airport : Tel . +30 2310 985-000, +30 2310 473-212 or +30 2310 473-312
Thessaloniki Port Authorities : Tel . +30 2310 531-505
Thessaloniki Train Station : T el . +30 2310 517-517 to 18
Thessaloniki Intercity Bus Station: Tel. +30 2310 510-834 or +30 2310 595-413