Sightseeing in Flogita - what to see. Complete travel guide

This resort is famous as one of the cleanest in the world. Because of this fact Chalkidiki has been awarded with several prestigious titles. Large pine forests, great beaches and calm sea create the atmosphere of comfort and harmony.

Cassandra is the most popular area of the town. Here you will see picturesque beaches that are surrounded by pine woods; the remote areas are the location of secluded coves and bays that are perfect for scuba diving and underwater hunting. The local people from the nearby fishing villages have opened numerous cozy taverns and restaurants right on the beach. Here you will be served excellent seafood dishes, homemade wine and sweets. Sithonia is the noisiest area of this place. Here you will find best nightclubs and discos, many shopping centers and markets. The beaches here are also different, but all of them are well-equipped. The heart of the region is noisy and crowded, and remote harbors are the best place to enjoy the silence and the sound of waves. Holy Athos area is famous for its ancient temples and monasteries. Here is located the only Orthodox Monastic Republic of Athos. It should be also noted that the entrance to Athos is strictly forbidden to women, but the surrounding area is absolutely free and opened for visitors.

Among other notable buildings and monuments of this place you are recommended to visit White Tower, Aristotle Square, the Triumphal Arch, Church of St. Demetrius and Byzantine walls. Each of these objects has its own legends and stories of the past centuries, so they are visited by hundreds of tourists every day. This resort is perfect for families with children. There is an amusement park on the territory of almost each hotel. Visitors, who want to relax, will surely enjoy solarium, sauna, and massage rooms. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Over the recent years, the resort district of Nea Flogita has developed significantly. It is famous for its top-rated beach, the total length of which is one and a half kilometers. Despite the fact that this district is one of the newest, it started being built in 1923. At one time, the lands where the resort area is located now belonged to the Monastery on Holy Mt. Athos that laid in ruins at the beginning of the 20th century. So, the district was literally built on the ruins of the ancient monastery. Today, several preserved historical constructions are being reconstructed.

The vacationing here will be interesting not only to fans of beach recreation, but also to those who love interesting sightseeing tours. They can visit picturesque St. George's Cathedral located in the center of the district. The natives consider St. George as their main patron. Annually, several interesting holidays are celebrated after him. Several years ago, the interesting cultural center called “Justian” was opened. It is devoted to different spheres of Byzantium culture. In the center, visitors can admire interesting exhibits and take part in different themed entertainments and master classes.

The favorite place for walks of guests and local residents is the embankment that stretches almost along the entire beach. On both sides of the embankment, beautiful palm trees and ornamental plants grow and comfortable benches are installed. It is important to note that it will be interesting to vacation in Flogita not only in the summer period. In summer, it is a noisy and uncrowded resort but it is almost desert in autumn. It is difficult to find a better place for peaceful recreation in an uncrowded atmosphere at this time of the year.

Thanks to the developed transport communication, the guests of the resort can visit all neighboring districts, enjoy shopping and go sightseeing. Even a usual stroll along the city may turn into an exciting tour. Flogita attracts with its enchanting national architecture. There are a lot of preserved constructions built in the first half of the 20th century. Near them, you can see beautiful modern buildings.