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General discussion and questions about Halkidiki.
Re: Afitos Beach - 14 years ago
James Lucky you! We have just had 1 week at the Acthis it was fabulous! The pool area is so lovely you might not need the beach. We did visit the beach on 3 days and found it fine-good sand and a little shingle and the clearest water. Afitos is a traditional Greek village which is partially pedestrianised at night. There are lots of bars & restaurants where good Greek food can be had raby alnsal - Halkidiki
2 more sleeps!! - 14 years ago
Well It is nearly here!! 2 more sleeps!! 1 weeks cruise on the Calypso & 1 weeks stay at the Achtis in Afitos Any news on the long range forecast!! We are so in need of sun,sea& sand not to mention Greek Salad, Souvlaki, Mythos & Retsina!!! Anyone done the Hellenic treasures cruise with Thomsons?? We are cruise virgins and a little apprehensive!! Will have toby alnsal - Halkidiki
Re: transfers - 14 years ago
many thanks for the responses We will make a decision over the next week Once again thanks Alan & Sallyby alnsal - Halkidiki
transfers - 14 years ago
Hi Am asking for help regarding transfers fromThessaloniki Port to Afitos Has anyone got any ideas regarding the cost and the best way to do it? Also how long? I seem to remember Airport to Polychrono was about 1 hour 40 minutes but may be wrong We will be responsible for our own transfers from the first part of our holiday to Afitos and return Many thanks Alan & Sallyby alnsal - Halkidiki
yay!!! tickets are here!! - 14 years ago
Well- So close you can almost smell it!! Greek Salad Souvlaki & Retsina (Mythos for the old man!!) Tickets came yesterday!!-yipee!! Week cruising the Greek Islands on Thomsons Calypso Week stay in the gorgeous looking Achtis Hotel in Afitos!! 19 sleeps and counting!! The long range weather is looking good |GR|GR000|AFITOS| To anyone going before us-have a fab holiday Alan & Sallyby alnsal - Halkidiki
28 days and counting!! Afitos here we come!! - 14 years ago
Well the countdown starts now!! If anyone has stayed in Afitos-recommendations for good places to eat out would be very welcome-we like to try different places each night if possible However this stay will only be for 1 week having spent the previous week cruising some of the Greek Islands.I hope Afitos lives up to its promise-I am sure it will! Thank you in advance Alan & Sallyby alnsal - Halkidiki
Re: "Greek Night" near Afitos?! - 14 years ago
Hi - we too are staying at the Achtis but only for 1 week starting the 29th June this follows a weeks cruise cruising the Greek islands to celebrate our Silver Wedding ( a little early but so what!!) It had to be Greece. We have done Halkidiki before but stayed in Polychrono which we did not particularly like-however I am excited by the reports I am hearing about Afitos and the Achtis so finger cby alnsal - Halkidiki
Re: Afitos-Achtis Hotel - 15 years ago
Hi Steph My e-mail is sally.alan@tiscali,co.uk Many thanks Sallyby alnsal - Halkidiki
Re: Afitos-Achtis Hotel - 15 years ago
Morning Steph Just had a quick log-on this morning and your kind, informative review nearly made me weep! Thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to help put my mind at rest! It sounds like you had a fabulous time. I am so excited now-as if I wasn't already! Lucky you having 2 weeks in the Achtis. I would love to see some pictures if it is not too much trouble! After the hassle I had bby alnsal - Halkidiki
Re: Afitos-Achtis Hotel - 15 years ago
Hi Steph Hope you have had a fabulous holiday! Also hope hotel was OK as we have gone and done it! Cruise booked for 22nd June next year will take in Corinth Canal, Katakolon,Crete,Santorini,Athens,Skiathos and back to Thessaloniki then a weeks stay in Halkidiki in Afitos at the Hotel Achtis. I hope I have picked well as the price of this holiday is like 3 holidays!!!! Oh well you only celebraby alnsal - Halkidiki
Re: Afitos-Achtis Hotel - 15 years ago
thanks will await eagerly for your return!!! Hope you have a fabulous time Sallyby alnsal - Halkidiki
Re: Afitos-Achtis Hotel - 15 years ago
thanks for the endorsement! We will be going 29th June next all being well after the cruise Alan & Sallyby alnsal - Halkidiki
Afitos-Achtis Hotel - 15 years ago
hello. Am back on this site after just over a year away! We Holidayed in Halkidiki in 2007 at the Odysseas in Polychrono although the holiday itself was excellent value we found Polychrono a little too brash and busy for us. Next year it is our Silver Wedding and we are hoping to do a Cruise and Stay holiday-1 week Hellenic treasures which will take in Crete,Santorini,Skiathos as well as Athens fby alnsal - Halkidiki
Re: polichrono-the best holiday ever - 16 years ago
You and me both!! We got back last Thurs (during the heatwave) and am on a real *downer*!!! We too really enjoyed Polichrono & the people The beach was amazing later in the evening with people still in the sea!! Food was great,location great and the Retsina-wellllllllllllllllllllllll!!! Take me back! Sallyxby alnsal - Halkidiki
e-mail address for spiros at the sunset bar polichrono - 16 years ago
Hello Just returned from 2 glorious weeks in Polichrono staying at the Hotel Odysseas-have withdrawal already!! The tan will soon turn to rust if this rain does not stop!! We need some help-does anyone know the e-mail address for Spiros (great guy!) at the Sunset Bar on Polichrono Beach-as I cant find any leads? We would love to drop him a line to thank him for his friendliness and hospitalby alnsal - Halkidiki
tomorrows the day!! polychrono we're on our way!! - 16 years ago
Well-all the waitings nearly over!! 2 weeks at the Hotel Odysseas awaits us!! Hope the Mythos is chilled and waiting and the sun is shining!! Have had a crap day today-found a friend had died this morning far sooner than I would have thought and the cat caught a mouse! I need a pick up and am hoping that Greece will do it in the shape of Polichrono!! Havent stopped till now today-theby alnsal - Halkidiki
this is the week!! - 16 years ago
Well its here!! 2 more days at work & 3 more sleeps (or get-ups!!) Mind you I so excited I can hardly sleep!! Rollon Thursday! Sun,sea, sand etc!! can't wait Must go Got some packing to do!! Lol Alan & Sallyxby alnsal - Halkidiki
Re: 7 days! - 16 years ago
Well-you will be there this time tomorrow!! Have a Mythos or two for us!! Seven days and counting!! Al and Sal xby alnsal - Halkidiki
Re: 7 days! - 16 years ago
Its looking good!! Next week when we arrive the temp is up in the 90s!! Gosh I cant wait Lucky you-one week ahead!! Cases are down now!! 10 more "sleeps" and 7 days at work!! Thursday will soon be here PS the Mythos has run dry!! (joking)by alnsal - Halkidiki
Re: hotel odysseas, polichrono - 16 years ago
Hello We too are curious. We go out on 14th June also to the Odysseas for 2 weeks Lets hope we find out!! Everything seems to be positive about Polychrono so I hope we have picked well!! Lets hope the weather is on the up-as it has been a bit mixed! I have been trying to find out how much a litre of house white is as that is my tipple. Also a large Mythos-not that we have a probby alnsal - Halkidiki
Re: 7 days! - 16 years ago
they say dont look at the long range forecast Its hard not to mind you! You spend ages looking forward to your hol and want it to be lovely!! We are lucky and away for 2 weeks so hopefully all will be well Anything is better then here!!by alnsal - Halkidiki
Re: 7 days! - 16 years ago
Ours has been going for ages!! 14 days for us!! The weather seems to have picked up as well Lucky you!by alnsal - Halkidiki
Re: KRIOPIGI, POLIHRONO, HANIOTI, PEFKOHORI: Latest Weather Forecast!! - 16 years ago
Have just logged onto site you mentioned-that is where we are staying and had visited site before many thanks Sally xby alnsal - Halkidiki
Re: KRIOPIGI, POLIHRONO, HANIOTI, PEFKOHORI: Latest Weather Forecast!! - 16 years ago
thanks for that!! we go June 14th Will have another weather site to watch now! Fingers crossed you take the good weather with you xby alnsal - Halkidiki
Re: KRIOPIGI, POLIHRONO, HANIOTI, PEFKOHORI: Latest Weather Forecast!! - 16 years ago
What is happening to the weather? I have become obsessed with the weather!!-I keep looking at various sites until I find one I like!! It had better sort itself out before the 14th June as I am looking forward to 2 weeks of sun,sun,sun!! I can't even bring it with me as it bloody awful here!!-typical Bank Holiday! Please, please, please sort out the weather-its nearly June and it shoulby alnsal - Halkidiki
Re: am soooooooo excited!! - 16 years ago
Joe-hope you both have a fab time! & happy Birthday to you!! (how old?) 20 days and counting! Hope the weather is kind to you. Sun.sea,sand & whatever!! Sally & Alanby alnsal - Halkidiki
Re: am soooooooo excited!! - 16 years ago
We have not been to Halkikdiki before-have been doing the islands and thought we would try the mainland. We are stopping in Polichrono at the Hotel Odysseas B&B Have found nothing bad to read at all about anything!! It is looking good & the weather is picking up!! Sally Joe-you will be fine lucky you going so soon. You will be back and we will be going!! Ha Ha!! (joking) The wby alnsal - Halkidiki
Re: am soooooooo excited!! - 16 years ago
Weather is going to be great!! Keep looking at long range forecast-it IS getting better-just glad we are not there now! 21 days and counting! Alan & Sallyby alnsal - Halkidiki
Re: am soooooooo excited!! - 16 years ago
Tickets came on Monday!! No hidden extras!! A bargain!! £676 for 2 weeks B&B can't be bad!! thats for the two of us! Am very,very,very excited!! 22 more sleeps to go now!! Not sure how many days at work mind you.-will start counting after the bank holiday weekend!! Hope this blip in the weather will bring on better things ready for 14th June! Think I shall have a glass of wineby alnsal - Halkidiki