Posidi

Posidi is a small cozy resort for those who want to relax surrounded by history and natural beauties.

The town of Posidi on the peninsula of Chalkidiki corresponds to the idea of a perfect place for recreation. It doesn`t have any vanity, surrounded by green hills and washed by the clearest sea. And still has a long history - ancient ruins near modern hotels for Greek resorts are quite common.

 

The legacy of the past: Posidi in history

The name of the resort of Posidi is associated with the cult of Poseidon worship. Long time ago the village was inhabited by fishermen who revered the god of the seas. For the Hellenes, this area was a cult place: there was the temple of Poseidon here. For the first time in the history Posidi was mentioned in the V century BC. e. - then it belonged to the ancient city of Mendi. Information about Posidi can be found in the writings of the historian Thucydides and in the manuscripts found on St. Athos. Modern Posidi still remains a fishing village, but with a well-developed infrastructure. It is located near the city of Kalandra and 110 km from Thessaloniki.

 

What to see:

The symbol of Possidi and its main attraction are the ruins of the temple of Poseidon. Built by the inhabitants of the ancient Mendi, it was discovered only in the early 90's. Almost 1000 years the temple was active and preserved several buildings. You can see the main temple at the site of excavation - a building with a partially preserved arch, several columns. Some of the most interesting findings are friezes depicting scenes from Greek mythology. The temple of Poseidon is located on the cape, which attracts lovers of beautiful species. An altar was also found near the temple - sacrifices and rituals were performed here. The inscriptions on it allowed us to establish: Poseidon was worshiped here from antiquity to Roman times.

 

Another landmark of Possidi is the lighthouse of 1864. It is located on the outskirts of the beach. At the time of completion, the lighthouse stood at the very edge of the water, but over time, as you can see, the sea receded. Also it is worth visiting  the Church of the Blessed Virgin. It is 1 km away from Possidi and dates back to 1619. The church keeps wall murals depicting scenes of life and the crucifixion of Jesus.

 

The nature of these places deserves your attention in addition to the sights in Posidi. The village is surrounded by lush forests and hiking trails. 3 km from the town of Calindra. This is an old settlement, whose history began in the XIV century. The mansions of the 19th century have been preserved in Kalandra, and narrow streets offer leisurely walks. The picturesque city Afitos, lively Kallithea, Poligiros - the main city of Halkidiki, as well as the cave of Petralona, remote from Posidi for 60 km are all good places and destinations for one-day trips from Posidi.

 

Posidi Beach

The beach of the village attracts lovers of a quiet holiday in summer. It is an extended strip, covered with a mixture of sand and pebbles. You can easily find a secluded place and a bay you can even in the hot season. Beaches in the area of Posidi are wide, stretching for a kilometer from the center of the resort - next to it is a sandy spit. It became famous as the most beautiful beach of Cassandra, known as the "Cape of Poseidon".

There is a bar on the central beach of Posidi, near which there are sun beds. From entertainment you can enjoy water sports and  volleyball. Posidi became famous in Halkidiki for its organized camping, which is popular among lovers of alternative recreation.

 

Entertainment and infrastructure: how to spend your time in Posidi

In Posidi there are no noisy parties - if you need this, you should go to other cities of the Kassandra peninsula. But you can spend leisure time on the waterfront of the resort. It is dotted with cafes, taverns and restaurants that offer dishes from the freshest seafood. The goods of folk art, cosmetics, ceramics are sold in many souvenir shops of Posidi.

 

There is the second campsite 2 km away from the center of Posidi, organized by the University of Aristotle. It is a popular place for youth recreation in summer, where bars and night parties are open. Especially large flow of holidaymakers is observed in July and every weekend of the summer, when the students from Thessaloniki come here. If the atmosphere in Posidi seems boring, you can get to the infrastructure of the campsite, but you'll have to pay for the entrance. Talking about living  in Possidi, you can stay in apartments, mini-hotels, hotel complexes or rent a house directly on the beach. Better infrastructure is in the neighboring city of Kalandra. It has no access to the sea, but there are a lot of shops, mini-markets and taverns.