{"id":51300,"date":"2025-09-11T18:15:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T16:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/?p=51300"},"modified":"2026-05-20T10:55:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T08:55:49","slug":"kassandra-halkidiki","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/kassandra-halkidiki\/","title":{"rendered":"Kassandra Halkidiki: 11 highlights on the western finger"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kassandra<\/strong> was the last stop of our Halkidiki trip and it is not without reason that we have saved the western finger until the end. At the beginning of October, it was already pleasantly quiet on Kassandra, most of the holidaymakers had left and the daytime temperatures were still pleasant to explore this part of Halkidiki extensively.<\/p>\n

“If you come to Kassandra in summer, you have to be prepared for a lot of hustle and bustle and crowded beaches. In the off-season, on the other hand, you immediately feel at home on the left finger of Halkidiki.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Kassandra: Beach, Sun and Sea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Since Kassandra (also written as Cassandra) was separated from the rest of Halkidiki by a canal, it is actually an island. And indeed, we had the feeling that we were closer to the Aegean Sea than to the Greek mainland. Compared to its mountainous sisters, it is gently hilly with green pine and olive groves, miles of sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.<\/p>\n

Through the proximity to Thessaloniki<\/strong>, Kassandra is the most visited and touristically developed peninsula on Halkidiki. Package tourism dominates the holiday resorts on the east coast in particular. On the other hand, things are a little quieter in the southwest and hinterland of Kassandra, where individualists will find cozy accommodations away from the crowds.<\/p>\n

In the following, we present the top sights of Kassandra<\/strong> as well as our personal highlights and give the most important tips for a successful holiday:<\/p>\n

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#1 Canal of Potidea and surroundings<\/h2>\n

The gate to Kassandra<\/strong> forms the village of Nea Potidea, which is located in the far north at the narrowest point of the peninsula. The isthmus is intersected by the Potidea Channel in an east-west direction. The waterway, which connects the Thermaic Gulf with the Toronean Gulf, is said to have existed in ancient times and has been excavated again and again for shipping over the centuries.<\/p>\n

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Channel of Potidea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The modern settlement of Nea Potidea<\/strong> was founded in 1922 by refugees from Eastern Thrace and extends over the entire isthmus. To the east is the long city beach with numerous taverns and cafes. In October, it was almost deserted and the crystal clear sea invited us to refresh ourselves.<\/p>\n

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Tavern To Kritamo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To the west is the center of Nea Potidea with a large platia. Here you can also linger comfortably in the evening (tip: To Kritamo<\/em>). The street Kassandreias leads directly to the emerald green Canal of Potidea<\/strong> and reveals some historical remains of past centuries.<\/p>\n

In the idyllic tavern Ta Kastra<\/em> you can enjoy delicious Greek cuisine between old Byzantine castle walls. At the western end of the canal is the fishing port of Potidea, which offers some interesting photo opportunities.<\/p>\n