Kriopigi

Kriopigi is located on the peninsula Kassandra of Halkidiki at a distance of 90 km from Thessaloniki. It is built amphitheatrical on the slopes of the green hills and has a wonderful view towards the Gulf of Kassandra. The area has been inhabited since ancient times and Kriopigi is built in the place of the ancient towns Neapolis and Flegra. The excellent climate, the combination of green mountains and the clear sea (two blue flags award in 1991) together with highly qualified service and hospitality establish Kriopigi as the most distinguished resort of the area.

There are 12 holiday resorts with 1,000 rooms, the GNTO camping and the 250 furnished apartments and rooms provide comfort and pleasant staying together with the great choice of activities (water sports, excursions, tennis, horse back riding a.s.o.). In Kriopigi there is the "Educational Research and in Service Training Center" an offer of Dr Erhart and Sofia Ziegler. This center is a meeting point during all the year for tutors and pedagogues from all over the world, who come here for discussions and seminars which are organized here.

With starting point Kriopigi the visitors can go for excursions to Athos, to the Caves of Petralona, to Ancient Olynthos, to Stagira (the birth place of Aristoteles), or they can enjoy the natural beauty and the monasteries of Mount Athos or fish in the rich fishing waters of the area. At last visitors can enjoy the topic products of high quality such as honey, fruits, wine, olives and olive oil. In Kriopigi there are all the necessary services (Banks, telephone service, medical help) , as well as restaurants, pubs, taverns, shops of folk art e.t.c.