Summers season has gone by now, but autumn is here and it’s always a good time for a getaway weekend to new fall destinations. There are many beautiful places that you can visit across the whole world, and one of them is Halkidiki, in Greece.
Halkidiki is one of the most popular peninsular in Greece and that’s because of its trident shape and amazing landscapes. There are so many exciting things that someone can do on his autumn break in Halkidiki as long as it’s a place that combines perfectly the natural beauties of mountains and the breathtaking ocean view.
Also, Halkidiki is a place that is worth visiting because of the hidden gems that someone would be able to explore. If you love adventures and exploring new places, this place would be your favorite. Keep in mind that the best way to explore all those hidden gems in Halkidiki is to book an e-bike tour that is provided by ebikehalkidiki.com. This way, you will have a never forgotten memory.
Therefore, if you are interested to learn more about the most incredible hidden gems of Halkidiki, you are in the right place. Why?
Read below and you will find out.
- Ancient Olynthos
The first place that is one of the most amazing secret gems of Halkidiki, is Ancient Olynthos. This place is actually an ancient city of Halkidiki, which someone can tell is a lesson in how to build a city from scratch. In Ancient Olynthos, you will find out about the famous Hippodamian grid plan and how the science of town planning was arranged. So, if you love to visit ancient monuments and learn more about Ancient Greek culture, this place must be the right for you.
- Drenia Islands
Drenia islands are a complex of small islands near Ouranoupoli and a couple of miles away from the famous Ammouliani Island. Drenia is the biggest islet for the other and the whole scenery of rocks creates a magical picture that you are going to remember. This place is probably the most pristine place that you will visit in Halkidiki, as long as it’s not so easy to be reached. In order to reach this place, you must rent a boat from Ouranoupoli or if you have your own canoe, you will be able to explore every single islet, including Drenia of course.
- Petralona Cave and the 700,000-year-old man
Last but not least, there is one more hidden gem that is a must-visit in Halkidiki. That place is a cave that is 700.000 years old, and there was discovered the skull of an Archanthrapus (aged 30-35 years old). This cave is one of the most impressive caves in Europe and one of the most important and famous attractions in Halkidiki and Greece in general. In this cave, you can admire some stalactites in the ceiling and while you are walking around this old finding, you will be able to travel back in time.
