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THE VILLAGE AND THE BEACH OF PYRGADIKIA IN HALKIDIKI IN GREECE |
The village of Pyrgadikia is a small fishing village with just over 300 inhabitants, located on the coast between the Sithonia peninsula and the Athos peninsula, in the area of Halkidiki. The distance to Thessaloniki is about 110 kilometers. The village is relatively unknown and is visited by few tourists. There are a number of accommodations in Pyrgadikia, but the supply is limited. Pyrgadikia is on a hill on a peninsula and is built like an amphitheatre. It overlooks the Athos peninsula. Pyrgadikia in itself is a village and beach just outside the village you will find on both sides of even more beaches. The most famous of these is probably Kambos Beach, a sandy beach, 1 km long and 20 to 30 meters wide. The area of Pyrgadikia has long been inhabited since before the 6th century BC. According to the historian Herodotus the village gave military aid to the Persians during the Persian wars. The town of Stageira located just north of Pyrgadika, is also known as the birthplace of Aristotle. You can also find archaeological remains here. For a long time the area of Pyrgadikia belonged to the Docheiariou monastery on Athos, that had its olive groves here. In 1922 the area was donated by the monastery to Greek refugees who came from Asia Minor. They settled in Pyrgadikia and founded the current modern village there. Interesting are the remains of the Byzantine walls that separated the Pyrgadikia peninsula from the rest of mainland of Halkidiki. It was during this Byzantine period that the village of Pyrgadikia got its present name. For all hotels, apartments, studios and villas in Pyrgadikia in Halkidiki - click here. |
Art Hotel Panorama in Pyrgadikia, Chalkidiki, Greece |
Built on a hill, Art Hotel Panorama is 1 km from the sandy beach of Kampos. It offers a snack bar and rooms with free Wi-Fi and balcony overlooking the Aegean Sea. A private bathroom with shower is included in all rooms at the Art Hotel Panorama. Some units have a fridge and air conditioning. Light meals and drinks are provided at the snack bar and can be enjoyed on the terrace that features panoramic views of the Gulf Of Athos. The owners hold art exhibitions and there is also a library on site. Guests are within 500 metres from the centre of Pyrgadikia village with taverns and shops. Nikiti village is 24 km away. Check availabilities and prices & book the Art Hotel Panorama in Pyrgadikia - click here. |
Gialaki in Pyrgadikia, Chalkidiki, Greece - very good reviews |
Located right on a secluded beach, Gialaki is set amidst a lush garden just 350 metres from the centre of Pyrgadikia Village in Sithonia. Featuring a children's playground, the property offers accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a balcony overlooking the sea and the garden. The air-conditioned rooms of Gialaki are simply decorated with wooden furniture and feature floor-to-ceiling windows. Each unit comes with a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. A private bathroom stocked with a hairdryer is included. Gialaki is located 3 km from the sandy beach of Salonikiou and 24 km from Nikiti Village. The lively Vourvourou is at 27 km, while Thessaloniki International Airport is 88 km away. Guests will find restaurants and bars within 300 metres from the property. Free private parking is possible on site. Check availabilities and prices & book Gialaki in Pyrgadikia - click here. |