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OLD NIKITI
The old village of Nikiti is built on a hill, 2 km from the well-known Nikiti. It is a settlement that, even today, a few people know about. It was founded in the 14th century, which means that the village is 700 years old, still maintaining its traditional identity. In the old village you will find the Historical and Folklore Museum, which houses historical exhibits, which tell the history of the area.
The oldest building in the area is the Church of the Assumption which was built in the 16th century and still retains frescoes. Today it is used as a cemetery church. The church of Agios Nikitas was built later and exists since 1870.
-> Historical and Folklore Museum of Nikiti, tel. +30 23750 23615, www.mouseionikitis.gr, free entry. The museum is open from the beginning of June to the end of September.
BEACHES
Nikiti is located on the northwestern coast of the second leg of Halkidiki and is the capital of the Prefecture. Undoubtedly, it is known for its beach front. Halkidiki has 85 beaches awarded with the Blue Flag. We have collected the most popular beaches below:
Kalogria
At about 5 kilometers after Nikiti, you will find the long beach of Kalogria with its soft, velvet sand and a tiny rock island in the middle of the sea. Exotic scenery, with crystal clear waters and a beach bar at one end, for those who prefer sunbeds and umbrellas.
Ai Giannis
One of the most popular beaches in the area, due to the many options for food and coffee. In Ai Giannis you will find two beach bars and various facilities for sports activities on the beach. It has very smooth and calm waters and is suitable for families with small children.
Kastri
A magical beach, between the central beach of Nikiti and Ai Giannis. Here, you can let your children play carefree on the wide sand, while you lie under the trees that generously offer their shade. As the beach is not organized, you will need to bring your own equipment.
Kastri consists of two small coves that end at Cape Kastri, with its characteristic islet. The waters are clear, shallow and the bottom is sandy.
Lagomandra
A very cute beach, near the well-known settlement of Neos Marmaras, extremely popular, thanks to the beautiful pine forest right next to it.
Its sandy beach is very easily accessible by car, while here, you will find everything you need, as a large part of it is organized.
USEFUL
As in other European countries, the emergency number is 112. Calls are answered in Greek, English and French.
Emergency Numbers
Police 100
Fire Department 199
Ambulance Service 166
Tourist Police 1571
Hospitals and Health Centers
As with any country belonging to the European Union, if you are a citizen of one of the 27 EU countries or a citizen of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland, it is best to obtain the European Health Card, which covers most medical services in public hospitals.
Halkidiki has a Public General Hospital, which is located in the capital of the Prefecture, Polygyros, while you can also find Health Centers, below:
Halkidiki General Hospital (Polygyros): +30 23710 20101
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Health Centres
Nea Moudania (Municipality of Nea Propontida): +30 23733 50000
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Agios Nikolaos (Municipality of Sithonia): 23753 50000
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