Hanioti beach
Hanioti Beach is a small but attractive beach on the northeastern edge of the Kassandra Peninsula, which is especially popular among lovers of active water recreations. It is located near the the same name resort. According to legend, the village was named after its founder, a native of Cretan Chania, who came here, fell in love with this place and stayed here forever. According to another legend, that was the name of the best tavern in these neighborhoods, created by immigrants from the same city of Crete.
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Beach description
Hanioti beach attracts both party animals and merried couples, because rest on its coast is available for all tastes. The coastline is rather narrow, but long, covered with sand mixed with small shingle, which also covers a sea bottom.
The coast is incredibly picturesque and surrounded by dense pine forests and banana groves, and the road to the village is planted with tangerine trees. On both sides of the central and most civilized part of it it is possible to find great places for a secluded rest.
The following features of Hanioti can be noted:
- the purity of waters and coastal territory is regularly deservedly marked with the Blue Flag;
- at the entry into the water there is a significant area of shallow water, which is suitable for rest with children;
- the picturesque bays around the beach represent a heavenly spot for diving and exploring;
- at the beginning of the season (in May) there is a chance of storms;
- it is worth taking rubber slippers on the rest, as there are sea urchins and sharp shells
Another feature should be considered: in the central part of the beach in the sea (about 3 m from the coast) there is a huge stone slab. Therefore, it is necessary to be careful, when swimming there. In general, the bottom is clean and safe.
When is the best time to go?
Greece - a country with a long length from north to south, so the recommendations will vary depending on the place where you are going. The holiday season begins in May and reaches a peak in July-August: there are too many tourists, and the temperature on the southern islands reaches 40 degrees, which may still not play a role on the beach, but certainly not suitable for sightseeing. So the best time to relax in Greece is the end of spring-beginning of summer or September-October.
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Infrastructure
There are many beach bars and fish taverns on the beach, so without a problem you can find a place to eat or order refreshing drinks. Prices are affordable.
At any of the beach establishments, when ordering anything, free sun loungers and parasols are provided for an excellent pastime on the beach. In the village are located 2 large supermarkets and many small souvenir shops. Beaches are equipped with changing cabins. Maximum amenities and services are provided on hotel-owned beach areas.
The resort is very popular among vacationers, and the choice of accommodation is wide. You can stay in one of Hanioti hotels, there are about 40 of them in the village.
- The most popular are Hanioti Grandotel (located in the center of the village, near many bars, clubs, shops, distance to the beach is 200 m) and Hanioti Melathron (a small hotel located in 80 meters from the beach only).
- Also is available rent of apartments for any budget.
On Hanioti beach, it is possible to rent any means for movement on water: From jet skis to boats and catamarans. You can go fishing or catch horse mackerel from the shore. There is also a diving center and a beach volleyball court. Inside the village are located modern clubs for lovers' of club parties fun holiday.
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Among the available pastime options (except for water leisure) in Chanioti, one can distinguish:
- walks through banana groves in the vicinity, where from the rocks you can admire beautiful views of Mount Athos;
- relaxation in a picturesque park located near the coast with majestic centuries-old pine trees;
- trips to the nearby Kallithea beach (3 km) and visiting nearby historical sites (ruins of ancient temples);
- a trip to Polychrono (about 15 minutes) with a visit to Turtle Lake and the ruins of the sanctuary of Poseidon;
- music and folklore festivals (held at the resort in late May);
- shopping, which the cities of Northern Greece are so famous for
From Thessaloniki to the village of Hanioti, there are about 100 km of track that can be overcome by regular bus. This is the most budget option, but it’s easier and faster to get to the beach on a rented car in just an hour.