Halkidiki is a Greek peninsula in the country’s northeastern region. The first significant settlements appeared in this area in the X century BC. The peninsula hosts the Petralona cave. It is a location where researchers discovered the remains of people who lived in the area more than 700.000 years ago! Since those ancient times, people have admired the beauty of the peninsula. It's no surprise that Halkidiki is now regarded as one of Europe’s most beautiful destinations. It has a scenic landscape, clean sea air, and a pleasant climate, making a ride along its roads a pleasure!
Halkidiki has witnessed many interesting events in Greek history, including the settlement of the first people, the establishment of the ancient Greek civilization, and numerous wars. Each of those events has left its unique mark. And now, when travelling by car, you can visit many interesting places on the peninsula and in northern Greece:
The Halkidiki Peninsula has 850 kilometres of coastline and 2918 square kilometres of breathtaking landscapes. It is impossible to see all its beauty without a car rental in Halkidiki. Furthermore, without a car, even getting from the airport to the nearest beaches (50 km) will be difficult. As a result, it makes sense to book a car rental at the airport.
In Halkidiki, as in almost all of Greece, you can find many high-quality roads. Moreover, there are no toll roads on the peninsula. The nearest toll roads you should know about are Thessaloniki’s ring road and the motorway towards Kavala (in the area of the Asprovalta settlement).
There are a few difficult roads and serpentines in this area that require caution and attention during a drive. Furthermore, some sections of the main road in Halkidiki are not illuminated. Therefore, if you are going to travel at night, you should be extremely cautious.
Pay attention! When renting a car, keep in mind that insurance does not cover damage to the vehicle caused by driving on unpaved roads.
Most fuel stations are located near major cities; they are open from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
The traffic rules in Halkidiki are standard. The size of the fines is the only thing that can embarrass travellers. They are extremely harsh in their punishments, particularly for driving while intoxicated and running a red light.
Pay attention! Local drivers do not always follow the rules of the road. That is why you should always keep an eye on the traffic situation.
Greece has standard speed limits: 50 km/h within the city, 90 km/h outside the city, 110 km/h on regular roads, and 130 km/h on autobahns.
To rent a car in Halkidiki, you will need the following documents: