OLYMPIADA
Olympiada is a traditional fishing village, built in 1924 on the third leg of Halkidiki, in the bay of Strymonikos. It is just 700 meters from the ancient Stageira while its distance from Thessaloniki is 90 kilometers. Olympiada has the appropriate tourist infrastructure and offers its visitor a relaxing vacation.
It perfectly combines the sea with the mountain and the area is protected by the Natura 2000 program due to its natural beauty. In recent years, the beach of Olympiada has been awarded a ‘blue flag’ due to its cleanliness, while at the same time it is ideal mainly for those who have children as it is considered relatively shallow.
At Olympiada you will enjoy every moment, as it is a unique location with visitors from all over the world during the summer months. There are organized beaches such as Vina, Gourgourou and Proti Ammoudia but also secluded coves such as Pisina and Sykia.
CHALKIDIKI
Chalkidiki is located south of Thessaloniki and resembles the trident of Poseidon. It consists of three smaller peninsulas, Kassandra, Mount Athos, and Sithonia. Its capital is Polygyros, and it has many villages and archeological sites such as Stagira, Olynthos, the cave of Petralona, Toroni, and Potidea.
Chalkidiki is the most suitable destination for those seeking a relaxing vacation, but also for those who want more intense emotions. For the romantics, there are beautiful beaches and traditional alleys, while the most active can engage in water sports, cycling, horseback riding, or climbing.
There is a variety of activities in Chalkidiki, which will satisfy even the most demanding visitor. It is famous for its local cuisine and its nightlife is unique as it is very intense. It is the ideal resort for those who want an unforgettable vacation, rich natural beauty, and cosmopolitan life.
Getting here
Olympiada is located in the northeastern side of Halkidiki Greece, within the Strymonikos gulf.By Airplane
The closests airports are the ones in Thessaloniki (Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia - SKG) which is approximately 100km from Olympiada and the one in Kavala (Kavala Airport ``Alexander the Great`` - KVA) which is approximately 128km from Olympiada. Both airports receive numerous flights from all over Europe especially during the summer seasonBy Car
The road to access Olympiada, is via Stavros (the nearest town) at a distance of 12 km. From Thessaloniki, Olympiada is 90 km away via the new National Road Thessaloniki - Kavala (Egnatia Motorway). From Kavala, the road distance is 99 km via Egnatia Motorway. From Serres, Olympiada is 98 km away via the National Road of Serres - Drama, or alternatively 82 km away via Nigrita (country road).