Sani is a place of snow-white beaches, high level of service and the most comfortable hotels in Halkidiki.
There are many developed resorts in Halkidiki, but all the "most-most" you need to look for is located in Sani. This area, located 80 km from Thessaloniki, is famous for the most luxurious beaches, the most expensive hotels and the most developed infrastructure. If we add the pristine beauty of nature and the strength of the curative climate, it becomes obvious why rest in Sani is the biggest dream destination for thousands of tourists.
History of Sani
Although Sani is considered the most modern resort in Halkidiki, its territory has a long history. The acropolis of the ancient city was located here in ancient times, and in the 16th century there were the possessions of one of Athos monasteries on the place of the future resort. In the 60s of the XX century, Sani attracted the attention of businessman Anastassios Andreadis. He decided to redeem the land, which was abandoned by that time, but at the same time had incredibly natural beauty. The entrepreneur founded a resort in Sani, while preserving the ecology of these places.
Today Sani is a regular winner of various ratings. Its hotel complexes and restaurants are among the best in the world. The protected territory of the resort is covered with eucalyptus and pine forests. Rare birds live here, and impeccably clean beaches stretch for several kilometers and are awarded the Blue Flag.
Beaches of Sani
The coast of Sani is more than 7 km of golden sand. The beach is surrounded by lush greenery, and the sea waters in this area are clear. On the coast you can find secluded areas, but most of the shore is perfectly equipped - each hotel has its own beach. Water activities are available here, bars and first-class restaurants are open. There are also animators who offer exciting games For children.
The coast of Sani will appeal to lovers of a calm and carefree holiday, as well as tourists with children. The entrance to the water here is gentle, the sea itself is transparent, there are no large waves. On the Sani beach there are showers and a spacious area for the camping.
What to do in Sani
Monks of Mount Athos built a watchtower in Sanya in the 17th century. It stands here, on the top of the hill, today. The famous Sani Festival is held during several weeks in summer near the tower, attracting creative personalities and hundreds of tourists. In the days of the festival, musicians of different genres come to Sani not only from Greece, but also from other countries. The program includes concerts, dance performances, film displays.
One more pleasant thing to do is visiting restaurants Sani. Here there are gourmet restaurants, sushi bars, traditional Greek oysters and taverns with home cooking, cocktail bars. There are more than 30 institutions of different types, and gastronomic diversity will impress even the sophisticated people. The resort takes Sani Gourmet every year and the best chefs participate in this festival. Sanya's guests attend wine tastings, master classes and presentations.
Those who come to Sani with children of any age, do not have to worry about the leisure time and activities for kids. Each hotel has a mini club for the youngest, children's nurseries, attractions and slides, a special menu in restaurants and entertainment clubs for teens, where participants will be taught to play volleyball or dance.
It is possible to make your rest very different in Sani with bird watching. This kind of tourism is available in the Sani reserve. The resort has hiking routes that lead to the reserve and lakes. In the mornings there is fishing in the clearest waters near the quiet bays - this is a popular family excursion. Do not forget that Sani is also an advanced SPA-resort. The range of services is wide: it includes body care procedures, and rejuvenating courses using specially produced oils and cosmetics. Guests can relax in the Jacuzzi, swimming pools and saunas. Exotic fans like Indian and Thai massages, oriental therapy.
An integral part of rest in Sani is, of course, shopping. There are numerous jewelry shops, boutiques of underwear, clothes and swimwear, shops of cosmetics of Greek and European brands, gift galleries (ceramics, costume jewelry, Byzantine icons, traditional embroidery), boutiques with fur products right in the resort area. There are also several multi-brand shopping centers. Almost all shops are conveniently concentrated in the harbor of Sani Marina.
The possibilities in Sanya are almost limitless. There is an organization of private parties and walks on yachts, weddings and thematic escursions in Thessaloniki, Vergina, Meteora and Stagir among the VIP-services, which can make your holiday unforgetable.
From Thessaloniki: by bus number 45 to the stop of K.T.E.L. Halkidikis, then change to the public bus to Nea Potidea, from where it is convenient to reach Sani by taxi (10 minutes’ drive).
