Perea beach
Perea Beach is an almost two-kilometer beach in a small village of the same name near Thessaloniki. Together with the two closest, she is proud of awarding the Blue Flag. It is closest to the northern capital, open in summer and winter, loved by both Greeks and visiting tourists. Perea is well organized, so there are always a lot of visitors here.
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Beach description
Thessaloniki port is actively visited both by passenger and cargo vessels. In spite of all the advantages of the developed city, tourists try to find the clearest waters for swimming. Perea beach is perfect in this relation. It is not wide but it is covered with fine dark sand everywhere. Water by such coast has no sky blue color but its quality is beyond any doubts.
The beach is smooth, first shallow, then with sharp depth increase. So swimming there is convenient both to children and those who enjoy diving from the pier. Cafes and taverns, located nearby, save from exhausting heat: if you buy a drink here, you will get a deck chair and an umbrella for the entire day. Tourists place them by the edge. There are many pines around the village, bringing coolness during the heat.
Beach facilities:
- Washing rooms and water closets.
- drinks and food are available right on the beach.
- Children's entertainment.
- Internet is available almost everywhere.
- It's possible to enjoy fishing on the pier.
- Parachutes and scooters occur very rarely, they won't be the obstacle for your relaxation.
- Beautiful sunset.
- Is lit in the evenings.
- Promenade, hotel infrastructure, shops.
- Close to the airport, you can take sun baths, and swim while waiting for your flight.
The features of Perea are its numerous noisy companies, nonstop music, get-togethers on a beach with coffee in the afternoo, and evening parties in taverns at sunset. Many people come here for one day in order to take sun baths, swim, have a nice meal while observing kids playing in the water. Close to the beach, there are many food stores, boutiques, excellent confectionery shops, and amusement machines. One could walk forever along the long quay.
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.
Video: Beach Perea
Infrastructure
For any traveler whether you travel by car or plane, Perea is an ideal place. Everyone who comes for one day always has something to do. For those staying for a long vacation, the village has everything that is needed due to its proximity to Thessaloniki, Halkidiki is also not so far away.
You can choose a place in the hotel for every taste very close to the beach. Golden Star City Resort, 4* located right by the beach. Guests of the hotel can settle down right by the sea at any time. Family rooms are available, guests with pets are allowed. The hotel serves excellent breakfasts. Restaurants, shops and cafes as an alternative are also within walking distance. The airport is very convenient to get to.
The hotel and restaurant staff are friendly and attentive. The rooms look stylish, beautiful, high-quality linen, comfortable beds, everything contain the most advanced technology. The hotel is located close to the center, where there is a large supermarket. Along the promenade there is an abundance of tasty restaurants, bakeries with crispy bread. In Perea, you must take fish dishes, it is famous for the old traditions of their preparation.
A few minutes drive from the village are the largest retail chains - Ikea, Jumbo, Cosmos. Even in winter, Perea is well supplied, because life here never cease. On Mondays and Wednesdays, local shops are only open in the mornings. In the afternoon, everything closes for a siesta. Sunday is a day off. On Mondays, you can visit the market, purchase traditional Greek goods.
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- From Thessalonica, the way to Perea will be about 30 minutes. Bus routes run regularly, you can hire a taxi.
- For those who like to swim in the refreshing water, you need to go to the beach in May-June or in September. In high season, its temperature reaches 30 degrees.
- Under the feet there are fragments of shells. Those who have delicate heels will need special shoes.
What attractions to visit:
- White Tower.
- Basilica of Agios Dimitrios with the relics of the great martyr Demetrius of Thessaloniki.
- Archaeological Museum near the White Tower.
- Ladadika, a special area near the port of Thessaloniki.
- Toumba Stadium.
- A beautiful place in Thessaloniki with beautiful architecture is Aristotle Square.
- Rotunda with the church of St. George nearby.