Whether you’re looking for Caribbean-style beaches closer to home or want to indulge in a hefty dose of culture without the crowds, these alternative escapes are guaranteed to make your summer sizzle.
Se gosta das Caraíbas, experimente a Calcídica
Ideal para os amantes de praia
Gold sand, turquoise sea and waving palms… Halkidiki in Greece has all the charms of the Caribbean – just minus the nine-hour flight. What’s more, the three-fingered peninsula, which extends into the Aegean Sea, has a laid-back appeal that’s hard to beat. If you can bear to leave your lounger, Sithonia, the next peninsula along, has a wilder beauty with rugged mountains, deserted bays and the ancient city of Toroni to be explored...with only male visitors with permits are allowed on Mount Athos itself.
Areias douradas, mar azul turquesa e palmeiras que balançam ao sabor do vento. A região de Calcídica reúne todo o charme das Caraíbas, mas a melhor parte é que não é preciso viajar num voo de nove horas para ter tudo isto
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Kassandra, the western point and most developed of the three peninsulas, is home to Sani Resort, which overlooks Mount Olympus. Check-in to sophisticated Sani Beach and enjoy days relaxing on a dazzling white sand beach and evenings feasting on Greek meze, such as vine leaves in herbs, at oceanfront Veranda Restaurant.
