Halkidiki
- Halkidiki is situated some X kilometres from Thessaloniki. It is constituted of three peninsulas: Kassandra, Sithonia, and Athos where you can find the monastic city of the Holy Mountain (Agion Oros).
- On the first two peninsulas, many diving centres will bring you by car or boat to the most beautiful places which have enchanting sea beds.
- The visibility in the water is greater than 20 metres, the temperature in the summer is of 260C on the water and of only 160C below 20 metres. For those who like to dive in the depths of the sea, a 7mm thick diving suit is highly recommended.
-The hyperbaric centre is situated in the St Paul's hospital in Thessaloniki.
- The sea beds have a hugely diversified flora and fauna:
Corals, sponges, diazona, molluscs, crabs, crayfish, octopuses, muraena, congers, sea horses, damselfish, groupers, scorpion fish, saddled bream, goldstrieme, rainbow wrasses, mullets, etc.
Caves, wrecks, anchors, etc.
All these provide a fascinating sight.
- The beauty spots of the area are particularly interesting for underwater photographers who will have the opportunity to exercise their skills.
