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Balkan Hellas 3* is the only hotel in this region with a courtyard and a swimming pool. Ideal for groups of friends, young couples and families with children.
Due to its geographical location, the beach season in this region lasts from May to October, while the sun shines here all year round. The mild and warm climate is ideal for a beautiful and healthy tan.
While enjoying the beaches of the Aegean Sea, you will also have the opportunity to visit excursions such as Mount Olympus, Meteora monasteries, Thessaloniki, the thermal springs of Pozara, Skiathos island at the best prices.
Each person is allowed one baggage of up to 20 kg + one carry-on baggage of up to 6 kg for free.Additional baggage is paid by the client in cash to the guide upon boarding - €25 one way.
Location:
located in the center of the resort town of Leptokaria, next to the central park with children's playgrounds. Near the hotel there is a train station, from where you can get to Thessaloniki, Katerini, Nei Pori. The bus stop is 50 m from the hotel, which allows everyone to organize their own leisure time. A grocery store is 20 meters away. Cafes, bars and taverns are within walking distance.
Distance to the beach 250 meters.
Hotel:
The hotel consists of two two-level buildings. Partially renovated in 2020.
There are 48 rooms in total.
Econom Room (king size or twin beds, max. 3+1 pax., 16-20 m2);
Confort Room (renovated, king size or twin beds, max. 3+1 pax., 16-20 m2).
A tax of 3 EUR per room per night is paid by the client independently at the reception on the day of arrival.
Credit cards accepted for payment in the city and at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard
Meal
RO – without food
НВ – breakfast + dinner
Room amenities
shower
hair dryer
balcony
TV
air conditioner – chargeable (5 EUR per day, paid by the client at the hotel)
equipped kitchenette for preparing light meals (electric stove, sink, refrigerator, electric kettle, kitchen utensils)
room cleaning - only on the day of arrival
change of linen and towels - only on the day of arrival
floor - tiles or laminate
Territory
restaurant
elevator
courtyard with outdoor pool
sun loungers and umbrellas by the pool – free of charge
guests must bring their own beach towels
public parking on the street – free of charge
Wi-Fi, free of charge (on the terriotory)
For children
children's outdoor pool
baby cot – not provided
Beach
Public, sand and pebbles. Not equipped with umbrellas and sun loungers. Distance to the beach 250 meters. You can also get to the beach along the main shopping street, about 400 meters. Entrance to the beach is free of charge.
Optional Excursions:
METEORA. The "suspended" monasteries of Meteora are considered, after Mount Athos, the second most important Christian Orthodox monastic center in Greece. The monasteries of Meteora are part of the UNESCO World Heritage and are unique not only from an architectural point of view but especially because of the beauty of the landscape, being built on the top of spectacular rock formations, a true "stone forest", formed 60 million years ago. Of the 24 monasteries built between the 14th and 16th centuries, only 6 monasteries are still open today. You will have the opportunity to visit two monasteries, which amaze with their grandeur, wealth, and beauty - the Varlaam Monastery (1350) and the Roussanou Monastery (1380). The excursion program also includes a visit to a workshop of Byzantine icons, where you will be explained and you will be able to admire the technique of painting Byzantine icons with gold leaf. Note: The entrance ticket to the 2 monasteries at Meteora is not included, 3 EUR / person / monastery. Optionally, you have the possibility to have lunch at a local restaurant in the Meteora area (approx. 9 EUR / person / menu).
NOTE: Decent attire is required for visiting the monasteries (skirt / dress for ladies and long pants for gentlemen) and comfortable footwear (adidas type).
Thessaloniki City Tour. Thessaloniki is the second-largest and most important city in Greece after the capital Athens. Thessaloniki is the capital of the Macedonia region and an important port on the Aegean Sea, its geographical position ensuring the city's economic prosperity over the centuries. The city was built in antiquity by Cassander in honor of his wife Thessalonike, the sister of Alexander the Great. The glory of the city was during the Byzantine period when Thessaloniki was the second most important city after Constantinople. Among the numerous attractions of the city, you can admire the Church of Saint Demetrius the Myrrh-Streamer (where the Miracle-Working Relics of St. Dimitri, the protector of the city, are located), the Church of Hagia Sophia, the Arch of Galerius, the Rotunda (the first Christian church in Greece - 4th century AD), Aristotle Square, the Bazaar, and the White Tower (the symbol of the city of Thessaloniki). You will also have free time to explore the city on your own, for shopping, or to have a coffee in one of the numerous cafes on the Thessaloniki waterfront.
MOUNT OLYMPUS. Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece (the peak Mytikas, where the ancient Greeks believed the legendary Zeus had his throne, has a height of 2,917m) and is the one that gives the name to the region where you chose to spend your vacation - the Olympic Riviera. The excursion to Mount Olympus begins with a visit to the town of Litochoro, located right at the foot of Mount Olympus. From there, you will go together with the guide for a walk through the Enipeas Canyon and you will be able to admire the Vithos waterfall, where legend has it that Zeus bathed. The monastery we will visit on this excursion is the St. Efrem Syrus Monastery, a true corner of paradise, with splendid gardens, where we will recharge with positive energy and spirituality. Here we can pray to the Relics of Saint Efrem Syrus (a great saint and scholar of Christianity) and to the Miraculous Icon of the Mother of God.
NOTE: Decent attire is required for visiting the monasteries (skirt / dress for ladies and long pants for gentlemen) and comfortable footwear for walking in the canyon (adidas type).
CRUISE TO SKIATHOS ISLAND. Skiathos Island is one of the most famous islands in Greece, with beaches of fine sand and crystal-clear water, with fairy-tale landscapes (a unique combination of colors - the turquoise of the Aegean Sea, the blue of the sky, and the green of the abundant vegetation of the island). It is said to have been the favorite island of Princess Diana. But the charm of the excursion to Skiathos is not only the beauty of the island but especially the cruise with CAPTAIN KOSTAS and the Elisabeth Cruises ship. During the cruise to Skiathos Island, Captain Kostas and his family will create an unforgettable atmosphere with Greek music, traditional dances (Zorba, Sirtaki), and numerous other games. Those of you who dance the best sirtaki will be rewarded with metaxa. The first stop of the ship will be in the town of Skiathos, the capital of the island. You will take a walk together with your guide to the Church on the Hill, from where you will admire the splendid panorama of the island and the town. You will have free time for photos, a walk, or to have lunch in one of the taverns in the port, serving delicious Greek specialties. Then you will sail with the ship along the coast of the island to the Koukounaries beach, one of the most exotic beaches in Greece. Here you can swim and sunbathe, after which, on the way back, we will continue the SUPER-PARTY on the ship. An excursion where we GUARANTEE 100% FUN!
WATERFALLS OF EDESSA and THERMAL SPRINGS OF POZAR - ARIDEA. A relaxing excursion where first you will be delighted by the sight and sound of the Edessa Waterfalls (a mountain town located approximately 100 km from Thessaloniki), after which we will arrive at the Pozar - Aridea Thermal Springs. The thermal springs of Pozar are famous for the healing properties of the water, and the landscape here is unique. You can swim in one of the pools with thermal water (outdoor or indoor - 3 EUR entrance ticket), or pamper yourself with a massage or a steam bath (for an additional fee). A perfect choice to escape the hot summer day and relax amidst the mountains!
