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General discussion and questions about Halkidiki.
Re: Nationwide exchange rate - 14 years ago
Hi Jane Currently approx 1.149 to 1.15 with nationwide I have a sneaky feeling it is going to get better soon not a lot but enough to add a few more euros to my wages each month! You getting excited? See you soon maybe Jane Sby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: April to November - 14 years ago
Hi Hard to tell what you might like are you male / female age etc, you can p.m me if you would rather not leave details, I am from UK but live just outside of Halkidiki am female and 40 ish married with children. Janeby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: My wedding in Halkidiki - 14 years ago
Hi Sweetie many thanks for your post could you please email me your wedding planners address or number. Thanks Jane Sby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: Recommendations, please - 14 years ago
Hi We live just outside Halkidiki and one of our favourite Tavernas is in Nea Iraklia, it's situated on the beach and rarely has tourists, the food is great and you can step onto the beach after! It is called Athos taverna. They have a wide selection of fresh fish. Another very nice place to eat is on the beach front of Nea Potidea however this tends to have tourists in season but does not affby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: Polichrono, booking direct - 14 years ago
Hi Mancrunch why not try the Nostos hotel/apartments they are in Kalithea, its a great place with lovely pool and views, I think you can still book direct with them or as package. Good Luck and happy hols !!by JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: Countdown to hols..whos coming this year??? - 14 years ago
Hi Shoey you've lost me on that one.....not sure what you mean by masked avenger? I must have missed something lol please do tell!by JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Countdown to hols..whos coming this year??? - 14 years ago
Hi All With the awful weather in UK must be time for everyone to be planning their hols and dreaming of Sun, Sea & Sakis! lol x! So who's coming and when?? Maybe we can all arrange to meet up at Sakis Taverna for a ' Halkidiki Forum' get together on the Greek night!! Dates please! Jane ))by JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: sakis acropolis taverna kriopigi - 14 years ago
Hi Steve! We are just outside Halkidiki about 40 mins away so dont get down until the summer. As for the UK weather! I have been stuck here as Gatwick was closed and my flight cancelled! (shame ) As I still work in UK I am pretty aware of the weather! my last flight back to Thessaloniki had to be via Athens as Gatwick closed and Heathrow was opened, its a nightmare!! Just wish desperately thatby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: villa for 8 to rent in kriopigi - 14 years ago
Hi If you dont have any luck, try the Villa Oasis in Nea Potidea, it is a bit out of the way but will accomodate you at good rates and you would be able to hire a car or 2 from Sakis he is also very reasonabley priced and offers great service. Villa Oasis has a private beach, if the web link doesn't work just type wwwdotvillaoasisdotgr www.villaoasis.gr Janeby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: sakis acropolis taverna kriopigi - 14 years ago
Hi Sakis! All I can say is Roll on the summer!! woo hoo! Look foward to seeing you again and again! Back for another Greek night or 2 soon! Hopefully see you again Steve! Jane & Jackby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: Household items wanted for 2010 April - 14 years ago
Hi Jane! Great that your coming back! might actually get to meet this time When you are ready and if you need, I have a man with a van! I have p.m'd you with some links etc for the furniture. bye for now ))) Jane Sby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: car hire for £20 per day - 14 years ago
Hi Stevvieboy We had to rent a car for 3 weeks earlier this year and did find places that were cheaper but what you have to realise is that there are an awful lot of things you dont get with regards to the insurance side of things. We chose Kriopigi cars because they include absoultely everything for the money. You do pay a little extra with them but for the peace of mind I would go with Kriopby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: Greek Night at Acropolis Taverna....Stunning! - 14 years ago
Hi Figaro In short there is no fixed price just great food!!! best swordfish I ever had ( my compliments to the chef!!) Like I said earlier having been going to Greece ( all over ) for the last 23yrs this night has to be the best Greek Night for the following reasons; no huge excursions to the venue, small family taverna with great staff! fantastic chef! great entertainment by some Greek blokeby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: To buy or rent - 14 years ago
Hi PDewhurst! Like you we are in our 40's and have recently made the break from UK for the same reasons!! We actually leave the UK for good on Wednesday 29th July Wooo Hooooo!!!! I too am a nurse, infact an Emergency Nurse Practitioner with a degree in emergency nursing and many years experience. I would forget any option of nursing as a job in Greece. It is totally different. The wages areby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: *OKEY DOKEY KARAOKE ANOUNCEMENT* - 14 years ago
Hi Mark & Kelly! We are moving over on 29th July, so will keep an eye out for properties or try and find an agent etc and post on board for you! Good Luck! Jane & Jackby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: Greek Night at Acropolis Taverna....Stunning! - 14 years ago
Hi Steve We are renting it is so much cheaper at the moment, we have got a place just out side Halkidiki as the rent is good, then if we like it we will look to buy a place. I will be commuting to UK to work, it sounds daunting but my money is good and it suits us. My husband is to become a ' house husband ' ( lucky soul!) so he will look after our little one and do some odd jobs if he canby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: Jane or anyone else, please advice - 14 years ago
Hi Cher Nea Potidia is where we stayed and I have to say it was very nice, we stayed at the villa oasis which has its own private beach but it is a shingle beach however a small price to pay for complete privacy. From there you can drive to Nea Potidia main village where there is a beautiful beach and fantastic tavernas on the beach, the food is fresh and lovely and you can watch the sun go doby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: Where is Cockney Cafe? - 14 years ago
Hi Darren We didn't make it to cockney cafe and we are back packing up now we will be back for good on 28th and have a house warming on 24th Aug so will give you a call and see if you can make it! See you soon Janeby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: Greek Night at Acropolis Taverna....Stunning! - 14 years ago
Hi Steve! Great to see you in person! lucky for us our son hasn't attempted any plate smashing at home yet! We are back for good end of this month and will be taking all of the kids! however the others kids will be trying out the metaxa competition i expect!!! there all much older! When ever you are back post on board and maybe see you again! Janeby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Where is Cockney Cafe? - 14 years ago
Hi can anyone tell me where the Cockney Cafe is we looked for it twice in Polichrono but couldn't find it sorry to be so dumb but would like breakfast there before we go home! only go 4 days left. And Darren if you are gonna be there maybe we could say Hi! Janeby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: Fire in Halkidiki? - 14 years ago
Hi Jane We drove around the whole of Kassandra today from Nea Potidiea down and round to Mola Klava (sp?) up to Nea Moundania and didn't see a thing so really not sure where they are, didn't see the Fire Planes either. Also havent heard anything yet via local gossip will let you know if I hear anything, wish you were here for a beer!! meet up someday! Jane Sby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Greek Night at Acropolis Taverna....Stunning! - 14 years ago
Hi All We have just come home from the Greek Night at Acropolis Taverna in Kriopigi, and I have to say it is the best night I have had in the 23 years of going to Greek Nights! the food stunning! the entertainment, dancing and music also fabulous! A great big thanks to Sakis the owner for a fantastic night! if you get the chance to go don't miss it! Even our nearly 2yr old was thoroughly enterby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: Prices - 14 years ago
Hi We have been drawing out cash from ATM in Kalithea and currently 300 euros is approx £260 hope that helps a bit. Also the prices bit....WOW.. we got abit of a shock, we were expecting to cook in most times with the occassional eat out but so far we have found the back street Tavernas are alot cheaper and the food stunning! So the important things first! Large bottle beer from supermaby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: Only 6 sleeps to go! - 14 years ago
Steve Believe it or not we are going from Gatwick, easyjet don't go from Luotn to Thessaloniki our tickets were only £200 for the 3 of us so couldn't look a gift horse in the eye! See you there!!!! Woo Hoo!by JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: Only 6 sleeps to go! - 14 years ago
Hi Janet Yes we are back on 29th July for good!! may be see you then!by JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: Only 6 sleeps to go! - 14 years ago
So we will go to the Greek night on 6th and 20th! and hopefully catch up with some of you! Mr Steve...you are up the road from us!!! we are in Hemel Hempstead! see you all soon!by JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: Only 6 sleeps to go! - 14 years ago
Hi Nikos We would like a free T/Shirt for the idea! Jane Jack and Tomby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: cant wait - 14 years ago
Hope to see you there some time! am taking my lappy (sad I know but got to keep up with stuff etc ) so will keep eye out on forum for meet up dates if possible! Have a great time if we miss you! Jane Jack and Tomby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Re: Only 6 sleeps to go! - 14 years ago
Hi We are staying at the VillaOasis in Nea Potidea, but we have a car from Sakis for 3 weeks so as they say ' have car will travel ' most likely get a cab for the ventures out in evening ie the Famous Greek Night!! Woo Hoo, here we come!by JaneSeymour - Halkidiki
Only 6 sleeps to go! - 14 years ago
Hi All, getting really excited now, anyone want to meet up for a beer between 3rd and 24th June perhaps we could arrange a place and venue would be nice to put some faces to the names! Maybe we should get some T/Shirts printed with www.halkidiki.com and the user name hehe beats wearing a yellow carnation! only joking Have a great time everybody! Jane Jack & Tomby JaneSeymour - Halkidiki