GREEK BEACH CLUB ACTIVITY HOLIDAY CHOICES
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Location: Halkadiki, Greece
Why this holiday?:
The smart whitewashed buildings of this beach club are set behind lush, seafront gardens, which are scattered with olive trees and beanbags, providing comfort and shady areas under which to relax. |
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The fantastic beachfront position means that most rooms and all of the public areas are sea facing. The gardens are all on one level and stretch right down to the edge of the beach and the watersports equipment. Here a small ribbon of sand and pebbles give way to the beautiful clear blue water for which Halkidiki is renowned. The beach club is situated in a region known as 'Greece's secret paradise' on the western coast of the Kassandra peninsula of Halkidiki. |
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About the sailing:
The flat water conditions in the morning offer the perfect opportunity to try waterskiing and wakeboarding. Alternatively if you’d rather stay on dry land, our bike guides can introduce you to some of the local trails before the temperatures start to rise.
The local winds provide the ideal environment for beginner and intermediaye windsurfers and dinghy sailors to get on the water, leaving the experts to limber up in our fitball or stretch classes. A cross-offshore Melterni wind occasionally blows from the north-east, though southerly breezes also occur. Expect wind conditions up to Force 4 in early or late season and Force 3 in July and August. Year on year variations of wind strength and temperature are to be expected. |
For Active Learners:
Sailing: RYA dinghy sailing and windsurfing tuition and courses are included.
Beginner and intermediate group sessions cover the skills required for Dinghy Sailing Level 1, and Start Windsurfing. Taster sessions and clinics are available on more progressive techniques.
Diving: A try-dive is included in your holiday and a wide range of dive courses from Discover Scuba to 4 day PADI Open Water are pre-bookable through the tour operator at a supplement
Tennis: Group Tennis tuition is included |
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Accommodation:
There is a choice of twin, double and triple rooms (with the third bed suitable for a child under 12 years) and a selection of inter-connecting rooms with double and twin beds, ideal for families. The rooms have a stylish, contemporary finish with bath and/or shower, wc, telephone, television, mini fridge, hair dryer, safety deposit box, air conditioning and terrace or balcony. In addition to the facilities of the standard rooms, junior suites offer a combination of double bedroom and separate lounge area with a sofabed. All junior suites are on the ground floor, opening onto the gardens.
There are also three suites, situated on the first floor close to the restaurant, comprising a bedroom with kingsize bed, lounge with sofabed (separated by sliding door), bathroom and dressing area, a spa bath, DVD player, a second television and a large private balcony. There is also a room for guests with mobility problems.
Meals: Daily breakfast, daily lunch and four evening meals each week. done
Number of rooms: 107
Official Rating: 5 star |
Club facilities:
A large, sophisticated reception area and bar welcomes you to the beach club. Moving through the reception to the terrace, our restaurant offers covered and alfresco dining. Two tennis courts and an impressive pool, children's pool and pool bar offering snacks and drinks are nearby. A path leads across the lawns and a public right of way to the beach, our holiday parters's watersports equipment and ski boats. The children's clubs enjoy a mixture of indoor and outdoor play areas with their own dedicated bases.
A fleet of mountain bikes is stored in the club's grounds, with easy access to the trails of the Kassandra peninsula. This beach club provides the ideal opportunity for relaxation with a Jacuzzi, small gym and a spa centre, featuring a sauna, small pool, private Jacuzzi and steam room. There is also a small shop stocking holiday essentials and a minibus running to Nea Skioni on non-inclusive evenings (small charge). XDone
Off the water there is still plenty to do. There is no excuse not to improve your tennis whilst on holiday with our tennis coaches offering group and private lessons. The mountain bikes are available for exploring all day whether you're after challenging hills or relaxing meanders into the village. Alternatively, as the day cools down, our guides will take you on evening rides to experience the local countryside. |
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Details of the activities on offer: |
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Dinghy Sailing:
Inclusive RYA tuition in beginner and intermediate group sessions cover the skills required for Dinghy Sailing Level 1 Taster sessions and clinics are available on more progressive techniques
Dinghys available:
8 Laser Funboat
15 Laser Pico
15 Laser 1
1 Laser Stratos 3 Laser 2000
4 Dart 16 |
Windsurfing:
Inclusive RYA tuition in beginner and intermediate group sessions cover the skills required for Start Windsurfing
Taster sessions and clinics are available on more progressive techniques
60 Beginner and improver boards
80 rigs (3.5m - 8m) plus junior rigs
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Diving:
A try-dive is included in your holiday and a wide range of dive courses from Discover Scuba to 4 day PADI Open Water are pre-bookable through the tour operator at a supplement. |
Child Care:
Starfish: 4-23months (available at a supplement)
Sea Urchins: 2-4 years
Surfbusters: 5-7 years
TAG: 13 to 17 years
(Children must be 13 years or over before joining the adult activity programme) |
Tennis:
Group tuition is included. Tennis rackets and balls are provided.
2 floodlit tennis courts. Private tuition available at a supplement (subject to availability)
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Fitness:
A range of classes including fitball, circuits & stretch |
Waterskiing and Wakeboarding:
2 ski boats inclusing 1 Ski Nautique
A variety of skis and wakeboards
Waterskiing and wakeboarding is included |
Kayaking:
20 one and two seater kayaks |
Health and beauty:
Treatments are available at a supplement |
Cycling:
Mountain Bike Guiding
22 Gary Fisher and Orange mountain bikes (minimum age 9 years) |
Swimming:
Large outdoor pool
Separate children’s pool |
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| Practicalities: |
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Price includes:
Dinghy Sailing
Windsurfing
RYA tuition
Mountain Biking and guiding
Waterskiing and Wakeboarding
Try Dive
Tennis Sauna, jacuzzi and gym
Fitness classes
Children’s clubs (2-12 years)
Flights from London Gatwick
Return airport transfers
Club board (typically daily breakfast, daily lunch and four evening meals per week)
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How to get there:
Departure day: Saturday
Departure Airport: London Gatwick Airline: Thomas Cook
Flight Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
Transfer time: 1 hour 20 minutes |
2008 prices:
For full details on prices and any special price reductions please contact our travel partners |
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