Thanks to sheltered shorelines and oodles of outdoor activities, holidays to Kalives in Halkidiki are much-loved by sunseekers and beachgoers.
Toes in the sand
Not to be confused with the island cousin of the same name, this Kalives is a laidback resort in Halkidiki in northern Greece – a new find for travellers. Drive just an hour from the urban bustle of Thessaloniki and you'll arrive at Kalives' chilled-out shores. A 30-minute cruise along the coast brings you to views that would make Dionysus stop in his tracks.
Pop to peninsulas
If you're up for adventure, check out the two headlands on either side of Kalives. These stone siblings have duked it out over millennia to see who's more fun. Kassandra's got swish beach resorts and mountain biking on forested trails, while laidback Sithonia boasts dive schools that'll train you into a modern-day Poseidon.