Halkidiki peninsula has everything needed, including resorts with beaches of amazing beauty. One of these places is Vourvourou — on its coast families, romantics and lovers of calm vacation spend their holidays. A mild climate and the abundance of greenery are considered to be another advantage of the resort, as well as a wide range of hotels with affordable prices for accommodation, beaches with fine golden sand and rarely waves.
What to do?
Vourvourou offers unlimited opportunities for recreation — whichever your needs could be. It is interesting here both for those who want to spend a vacation calmly, and for those who cannot imagine a proper vacation without entertainment.
Active rest
Those who like outdoor activities can rent a boat and go to the Blue lagoon — it is a postcard-perfect place located between two islands opposite Vourvourou. The water is so clear that you can see the sea bottom from the boat. During the recent years, this place has become popular among vacationers. If you want to enjoy the best views, you should better sail to the Blue lagoon earlier. In general, boats and Vourvourou are inseparable. There are many islands and lagoons here, so boat rental is a very popular service.
Other active entertainment include kayaking along the picturesque Sithonia coast (half-day, all-day or at sunset), fishing and relaxing on secluded beaches, and walking along mountain trails that offer views of the coast and woodlands. Dozens of hiking options are available in Vourvourou.
Shopping
Shopping opportunities in Vourvourou are limited. There are no large stores here, but you can find many souvenir shops where you can buy ceramics, textiles, gastronomic gifts and cosmetics. There are supermarkets, fish shops and butcher’s shops in Vourvourou for those who prefer to cook their own meals.
For children
Vourvourou is a family resort, and all the conditions for families with children are arranged here: there are family taverns with a children’s menu, playgrounds and babysitting services in hotels. As for excursions, the best choice for children will be a boat trip on the boats with glass bottoms.
Nightlife
There is no active nightlife in Vourvourou — after sunset, you can just relax in taverns and listen to traditional Greek music. And you may as well enjoy the best wines and local dishes.
Excursions
Sea excursions start from Vourvourou. You can take a cruise to mount Athos, make a sea voyage along the coast of Athens and go by the sea to the islands of Diaporos or Ammouliani. For those who like to discover new things, there are excursions to secluded beaches, which include visiting dive-sites where you can dive with a mask. Some local companies offer boat trips to Sithonia’s secret locations. This is an opportunity to visit beaches that few people know about, and at the same time to visit the nearest islands. From Vourvourou, you can go on a jeep safari, which offers the opportunity to visit remote mountain villages.
Excursions to Pella, Thessaloniki, and Meteora are interesting for exploring historical heritage. It is quite a long way from Vourvourou to the main treasures of Northern Greece, but it will not stop those who want to get acquainted with the ancient history of Greece.
What to taste?
Vourvourou doesn’t have a lot of restaurants, though you can find typical Greek taverns with seafood dishes, pizzerias with reasonable prices and some fine restaurants by the sea. Mezze of assorted appetizers, the wine that was produced in Halkidiki, grilled octopus, the famous horiatiki salad and the moussaka are worth a try. The major part of the Sithonia cuisine is simple and useful, like all the gastronomy of Greece.
Useful info
- It is worth remembering that there is no exact organized center in Vourvourou. This is rather an area for summer holidays, than a village with a central square;
- If you are going to Vourvourou in July-August, you should book a hotel room in winter. During the high season, the resort is popular and good options are quickly “taken”.