Nea Kallikrateia is an attractive resort in all respects: both in terms of quality of rest and location.
Among all the resorts of the Chalkidiki peninsula, Nea Kallikrateia has a special place. Practical tourists choose it because of a convenient location, it is only 40 km from here to Thessaloniki, and to the airport "Macedonia" is about 30 km. Yet Nea Kallikrateia has a long beach, an excellent infrastructure and a lot of shops. All this will allow you to relax from the bustle, but do not feel isolated from the life of a modern resort.
History of Kallikrateia in brief
Nea Kallikrateia is located on the mainland of the peninsula of Chalkidiki, halfway between Cassandra and Thessaloniki. The history of this place goes back to ancient times. There were prosperous settlements in this region. The most famous is the city of Antigonia with powerful defensive walls, founded by the king of Macedonia, Antigone II.
Modern Nea Kallikrateia appeared in the early 1920s. Then refugees from Asia Minor and Thrace came to these lands. The city has grown into an attractive resort for a few decades. Now it continues to develop at a rapid pace. With each new season, Nea Kallikrateia offers more and more entertainment and leisure options.
Beaches are the main wealth of Nea Kallikrateia
The keystone to the success of Nea Kallikratia is a spacious beach, which will be enough for all comers even during the holiday season. According to the most conservative estimates, the coastal line stretches for 15 km. The bottom of the sea is sandy; the beach itself is also covered with sand and regularly receives the Blue Flag. In Nea Kallikrateia, there are almost no high waves, and the depth is gradually growing. This is an advantage for families with children. On the beach of the resort, there are both equipped areas with paid chaise lounges, and wild, where you can sit on your own towel.
There are beach bars, near Nea Kallikrateia, where the life boils until morning. For those who are not accustomed just to lying on the sand, it is worth looking at active entertainment. In Nea Kallikrateia any water sports are available: water skiing, diving, riding a banana or a catamaran, surfing. Yacht rental is also possible.
What to look at; tourist attractions in Nea Kallikrateia and nearby
Nea Kallikrateia is a typical resort town. There is no amazing architecture, but a few attractions will brighten up your leisure. First, it is worth visiting the church of Saint Paraskeva, the main church of Kallikrateia. Then you can go to the western part of the resort, where the remains of the ancient settlement are located. Here the foundations of houses and public buildings have been preserved.
Nea Kallikrateia is also famous for the discovered stele "Kore of Kallikrateia", on the pediment of which the girl is depicted. The original is now stored in Thessaloniki, and an exact copy is placed on the central square of Kallikrateia. To explore the resort and the sea from a height, you need to climb the Pine Hill, the best viewing platform in Kallikrateia.
It is convenient to organize short trips from Nea Kallikrateia. The city is situated only 12 km away from the famous Petralona cave. It is known as the place of discovery of the remains of the most ancient man. From Kallikrateia, you can reach the village of Nea Gonia in 10 minutes. Next to it are the ruins of ancient Antigonia. The main one-day direction is a trip to the city of Thessaloniki, a vibrant metropolis, where everyone will find entertainment to his or her liking. During the day, you can be acquainted with its centuries-old heritage and do shopping, and in the evening, you can relax in noisy clubs or take a leisurely stroll along the waterfront. A large water park and an amusement park “Magic Park” work for tourists with children.
Infrastructure and entertainment in Nea Kallikrateia
Largely because in the winter Kallikrateia does not turn into a sleepy village, but continues to live a full-fledged life all year round, any infrastructure is available here. There are banks, rental offices, souvenir shops and boutiques, large supermarkets, bakeries, and a park for children. Gourmets will find traditional Greek taverns and restaurants in Kallikrateia. The biggest concentration is in the city center and on the waterfront. It is worth to try the moussaka, seafood and wine, made in Chalkidiki. In the evening, guests are entertained by musicians. For those who crave more active entertainment, Nea Kallikrateia offers relaxation in bars and clubs.
