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Destinations » Greece » Halkidiki » Gerakini

Gerakini Holidays

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With a sandy beach and a handful of typically Greek tavernas, holidays to Gerakini keep things pretty low-key. Thessaloniki’s only 45 minutes away if you fancy upping the tempo, though.

Halkidiki beach resort

You’ll find Gerakini nestled between Halkidiki’s Kassandra and Sithonia peninsulas, surrounded by pine-covered hills and olive groves. It’s a pocket-sized village, with just a handful of tavernas, cafés and shops, but you’re in easy reach of bigger towns, like Nea Moudania.

Golden sands and watersports

A long, narrow beach runs alongside the village. It’s got golden, sandcastle-friendly sand, and waters speckled with swimmers, sailors and windsurfers. Hotels tend to have their own watersports offerings, although there are a few independent places dotted around, too.

Daytrips

The Sithonia coastline is ripe for exploring, with pretty countryside and miles of sandy beaches. The ruins of Olynthos are practically on the doorstep, and the ancient Macedonian sites of Pella and Vergina are a couple of hours’ drive away. You’ve also got Thessaloniki 45 minutes away – this city lines up everything from cool cocktail bars to a crumbling old quarter.

Places To Stay In Gerakini View all places to stay »

Ikos Olivia

  • Beachfront location
  • Contemporary rooms
  • 4 à la carte restaurants

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AT A GLANCE

  • Try watersports on Gerakini’s beach
  • Souvenir-hunt at Nea Moudania’s market
  • Potter around Olynthos’ ruins
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Weather

Average monthly temperature and rainfall for Gerakini.

TEMPERATURE (°C)RAINFALL (mm)

MonthTemperatureRainfall
JAN 9.0 40.0
FEB 11.0 28.0
MAR 14.0 31.0
APR 19.0 35.0
MAY 25.0 43.0
JUN 30.0 31.0
JUL 32.0 24.0
AUG 32.0 19.0
SEP 27.0 33.0
OCT 21.0 51.0
NOV 15.0 39.0
DEC 10.0 51.0

WHEN TO GO

Things start to hot up around Easter time in Greece, with temperatures hovering in the low 20s. By the time July and August roll around, things are in full swing, with around 12 hours of sunshine a day and temperatures that hit 30°C and higher. September and October are good bets if you like things a little less scorching – the mercury usually sits in the mid-20s, so things are a bit more comfortable. As for rainfall, Greece usually sees its wettest weather during the winter months, so during the summer showers are few and far between.

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  • Sardine Festival

    Nea Moudania celebrates the humble sardine with a week’s worth of festivities. A stage is set up in the main square, andthere…

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  • Sani Festival

    This arts festival takes place in Sani, about 40 minutes’ drive from Gerakini. It started out as a music festival, but has…

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  • Browse Nea Moudania’s market

    There are a handful of shops in Gerakini, mostly hawking local produce and a few souvenir-type bits. Halkidiki’s biggestmarket…

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  • Tour the ruins of Olynthos

    The ancient city of Olynthos is a 15-minute drive away. The streets and avenues were laid out in a grid-like pattern, and…

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  • Have a night out in Thessaloniki

    There are lots of small, typically Greek places to have a quiet drink in Gerakini, but if you fancy a bit more choice, drive…

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  • Try traditional dishes at a taverna

    Gerakini’s only a small village, so it’s easy to wander around and pick out a dinner spot. Traditional tavernas rule theroost,…

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  • Pick a spot on Gerakini’s beach

    Gerakina’s beach is a long ribbon of soft sand that unravels along the coast. You’ll find the usual trimmings like loungers…

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