Olympiada

Olympiada is a small resort village in the northeast part of Halkidiki, 95 km away from Thessaloniki. It is close to the resorts of Stavros and Asprovalta, and according to legend it was named after the mother of Alexander the Great.

Olympiada is a place suitable for a peaceful holiday, it is surrounded by a lot of greenery. There are small hotels, several taverns, cafes and fast food. Close to resort is the village of Stagira - the birthplace of Aristotle. You can visit the park of Aristotle which is also in Stagira.

The beach of Olympiada is long and sandy, with a few beach bars and plenty of free space. The rocky peninsula with the ruins of Ancient Stagira is just next to Olympiada and around it you can find several small beaches - Sikia, Kefalos and Proti Ammoudia.

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highlights: small resort with sandy beach near Stavros and Asprovalta, village in Central Halkidiki, Halkidiki, Greece