Thessaloniki

Although there is no beach in the city centre, you can visit the nearby beaches of Perea, Nei Epivates, Agia Triada, Nea Michaniona and Epanomi. There are many hotels, marinas, play courts, camping places, taverns, etc. Most of the beaches have been awarded with the blue flags by the European Union thanks to the high standards and clear waters. The Halkidiki region, (also spelled Chalkidiki, Halkidhikí, Chalkidike, Chalcidice or Khalkidhiki) with the characteristic shape of the three 'legs' — Kassandra, Sithonia and Athos — is a favourite vacation destination for locals.