Travel Eye on Kriopigi (Halkidiki, Greece)

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Overview:

This resort is built up the side of steep, pine-clad slopes on the site of 2 ancient villages, Kriopigi has more of a rural village atmosphere than most resorts on this coast.It is a basic development in terms of amenities offered and the hilly terrain gives it a somewhat disjointed feel. The tourist "strip", with restaurants and shops, stretches 400 yds along the main through road; hotels, houses and apartments are sprinkled throughout the 900-yd descent from the main road to the beach. There is a broad appeal in this area, but generally patronised by British and German visitors. The steep climb up from the beach may deter those with mobility difficulties.

The accommodation consists of 10 mainly mid-range hotels, with a couple towards the upper end of the spectrum. There are some self-catering apartments also available. The Concentration of accommodation is near the village centre.

Locality:

Kriopigi is near the centre of the east coast of the Kassandra peninsula (56 mls SE of Thessaloniki, 51 mls SE of its airport by reasonably maintained road). Kriopigi is positioned in a fold of the green hillside, high above the north east facing coast.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to do:

The beach is long and narrow, punctuated by little coves and broadening to the S, with pale, coarse sand. Gently shelving with calm water, it is safe for children and swimmers lacking confidence. Sunbeds and parasols mainly on the wider, southern strip.

The shopping facilities are generally very basic "bucket and spade" shops selling souvenirs, newspapers and simple clothing. A couple of small supermarkets. Local speciality is pine honey but there isn't much of it on the shelves.

The entertainment in the daytime is mainly beach- and water-based activities, including water-skiing, windsurfing, pedalloes and parascending. There are other activities such as tennis; horse riding; fishing; rambles in surrounding countryside.

The Nightlife is mainly music bars and hotel entertainment. Not a lot on offer for night-owls.

There is not much in the way of variety. A creperie on the main road offers an alternative to the usual tavernas with their hybrid Greek/British fare.