Kallikratia Holidays from £506

The hotel was very nice. I wouldn't necessarily call it a 4 star hotel but it was a solid 3! The staff very helpful and accomodating and the room was lovely. Only minor gripe was the outdated shower but it was functional and hot water was there within seconds so happy overall. The breakfast options were great but I would have appreciated dietary advice as I'm lactose intolerant on what has been cooked with milk or what contains milk. I stayed clear of all the different hams as some of them contain lactose, I had to go and ask the kitchen staff if sausages eggs etc were cooked in oil or butter. One would assume oil but someone with my condition cannot afford to assume. They did come back to me straight away though so that was great. The pool was good size and clean but the surrounding area of the pool lacked color.. it was very concrete-gray all around and could do maybe with the same color theme as the rest of the building complex. The aircon worked but even at full frost settings it wasn't that powerful and quite noisy as well but thankfully I sleep with earplugs. Again minor issues seems like a few things that are work in progress but overall it was a very good experience. It looked like a great hotel for families with small children with lots of facilities for them.

We had a wonderful weekend stay at Simantro half board. Easily accessible from Thessaloniki, beautiful authentic architecture and lush Green surroundings. Safe beach and stunning terrace looking over it. Very impressive buffet spread and super friendly staff. Had a massage at the spa from the lovely Georgia and bought souvenir gifts from the minimarket, made friends, relaxed and we even swam in the pool despite the cooler time of year. I would highly recommend.

This is a wonderful place in an amazing location. Just 5-10 minutes by car from the centre of the town, you're transported to a natural landscape with spectacular mountain and distant-sea views, feeling immediately renewed by breathing in the fresh air fragrant from the rosemary, oregano, sage and lavender shrubs, welcomed by the amazing manager Malik and his staff -- all polite, there to answer questions or suggest ideas for walks, terribly efficient - and a lovely swimming pool. The carefully put-together minimalist aesthetic of the private courtyards on both sides of the villas and of the interior space is beautiful and functional. The kitchenette is very well equipped (the espresso pods were delicious) - ideal for breakfast and snacks (easy shopping in the town). Beautiful and easy hikes further up the hill or down to the picturesque old village of Nikiti (don't miss visiting the bar and/or the restaurant there). A car is a must. The Nikiti beach is not terribly interesting but you can easily visit wonderful beaches and villages nearby. We loved Etheres so much though that we didn't feel the need to venture beyond it every day. Ideal for those who look for natural beauty, serenity, style, but also easy access to restaurants and beaches. I certainly hope to make it back.