With a sandy beach and a handful of typically Greek tavernas, Gerakini holidays 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.