Ταξιδιωτικός οδηγός των Lofos Apartments
Sightseeing
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The cave of Petralona “embellished” with stalagmites and stalactites is located in the west foot of the Katsika (Goat) mountain and in an altitude of about 300 meters from the level of the sea. It was found in 1959 by a local of Petralona and it became well known all over the world in 1960, when the skull of Arhanthropos was found by another local of the area.
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Petralona Cave
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The cave of Petralona “embellished” with stalagmites and stalactites is located in the west foot of the Katsika (Goat) mountain and in an altitude of about 300 meters from the level of the sea. It was found in 1959 by a local of Petralona and it became well known all over the world in 1960, when the skull of Arhanthropos was found by another local of the area.
One of the most important temples are located in Halkidiki , is that of Ammon Zeus in Kallithea. According to archaeologists, during the second half of the 8th century BC was founded by colonists Euboeans city Afytis sanctuary of Dionysus was worshiped together with the Nymphs in the cavern beneath the rock, on the southwest side of the site .
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Temple of Ammon Zeus
One of the most important temples are located in Halkidiki , is that of Ammon Zeus in Kallithea. According to archaeologists, during the second half of the 8th century BC was founded by colonists Euboeans city Afytis sanctuary of Dionysus was worshiped together with the Nymphs in the cavern beneath the rock, on the southwest side of the site .
Olinthos was for a century, the most important town of Halkidiki. Its foundation is lost in the mythical years. Some archaeological findings show that in the town’s position used to be a significant prehistoric settlement, which was the town of the classical years. According to the mythology Olynthos was the son of Strymonas, King of Thrace and he was killed in a lion hunting.
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Αρχαία Όλυνθος / Ancient Olynthos
Olinthos was for a century, the most important town of Halkidiki. Its foundation is lost in the mythical years. Some archaeological findings show that in the town’s position used to be a significant prehistoric settlement, which was the town of the classical years. According to the mythology Olynthos was the son of Strymonas, King of Thrace and he was killed in a lion hunting.
In the 1980s, Nikos Paralis and the local Folklore Association set up a folklore museum based on artefacts donated by the villagers
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Folklore Museum of Athitos
In the 1980s, Nikos Paralis and the local Folklore Association set up a folklore museum based on artefacts donated by the villagers
The folklore collection of the museum includes approximately 1500 objects, donated during the last 20 years by the inhabitants of Nikiti to the Nikitean philologist Mr Dimitrios Dimaras.
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Folklore Museum Of Nikiti
The folklore collection of the museum includes approximately 1500 objects, donated during the last 20 years by the inhabitants of Nikiti to the Nikitean philologist Mr Dimitrios Dimaras.
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35 kilometres from Thessaloniki on the old Thessaloniki – Nea Moudania national highway is the village of Petralona. The cave and the Anthropological Museum are a further 2 km beyond the village.
Palaentological Museum of Petralona
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35 kilometres from Thessaloniki on the old Thessaloniki – Nea Moudania national highway is the village of Petralona. The cave and the Anthropological Museum are a further 2 km beyond the village.
A remarkable old Byzantine fortress which was build in 1407 and the sanctification of Apostle Paul, a passage opened through the rock and ending into an underground chamber, which are composing the historical identity of the village.
Byzantine Tower
A remarkable old Byzantine fortress which was build in 1407 and the sanctification of Apostle Paul, a passage opened through the rock and ending into an underground chamber, which are composing the historical identity of the village.
Beaches nearby
KALLITHEA
5 Meg. AlexandrouPaliouri, as well as the surrounding region, is well-known for its honey and olive oil production. The visitor may appreciate the unique landscape and wander along the verdurous trails of the Pinewood or walk in the village’s historic lanes, which provide a distinct traditional colour.
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Paliouri
Paliouri, as well as the surrounding region, is well-known for its honey and olive oil production. The visitor may appreciate the unique landscape and wander along the verdurous trails of the Pinewood or walk in the village’s historic lanes, which provide a distinct traditional colour.
Nea Potidea is the unique way to access the Peninsula of Kassandra. The magic canal is an unforgettable sight. Boats, including dragnet boats and boats with acetylene lamps cross daily its water and always return full of fresh fish.
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Nea Poteidaia
Nea Potidea is the unique way to access the Peninsula of Kassandra. The magic canal is an unforgettable sight. Boats, including dragnet boats and boats with acetylene lamps cross daily its water and always return full of fresh fish.
Βεργιά
Places to eat and shop
These are some of the options for shoping and eating nearby our apartments.
Super Market HELIOS- Markopoulos Ioannis
Groccery- Bakery - Butcer - Fresh fruit and vegetables
Super Market ΗΛΙΟΣ- Μαρκόπουλος Ιωάννης (B)
Super Market HELIOS- Markopoulos Ioannis
Groccery- Bakery - Butcer - Fresh fruit and vegetables
Κατάστημα εποχιακών και θαλασσινών ειδών (Μαρκόπουλος Ιωάννης)
Tabacco- Press- Souvenirs- Boutique
Πιτσαρία "Ολυμπία"
Pizza Olympia
ΕΣΤΙΑΤΟΡΙΟ ΓΕΩΡΓΑΛΑΣ
Georgalas Restaurant
Vrachos
Sto Vraho Restaurant
Beach bars
Rasta Beach Bar
Karpouzi seaside snack bar
People beach bar
La Concha