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The superb PORTO CARRAS complex Is situated on the west coast of Sithonia, the central prong of the Macedonian peninsula of Chalkidiki, at 120 km from the International Airport of northern Greek capital Thessaloniki. The posh leisure complex stretches along 10 km of unspoiled coastline indented by 34 secluded sandy coves lapped by crystal waters. Offering a peaceful sanctuary for quiet environment, this prime establishment is located near the vibrant shopping and night-life area of the popular resort of Neos Marmaras. |
Accommodation - The resort boasts three hotels! |
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The Meliton Beach (5*+) Hotel, rising over the azure sea-waters, the Marina and a 1,600-meter private beach, houses 480 comfortable and tastefully decorated guestrooms and suites. Each room is appointed with large individual terrace, marble bathroom, direct-dial telephone, refrigerator, air-conditioning and satellite TV. A large outdoor seawater pool is ideal for relaxation under the sun.
The Sithonia Beach (4*) Hotel is located between the sea and the golf course, within easy reach of the riding school and just 500 m from the Meliton Beach Hotel. Its 455 guestrooms and suites are appointed with marble bathrooms, terraces, telephones, satellite TV and individually controlled air conditioning. A variety of Food & Beverage outlets is there to satisfy all tastes.
The Village Inn (3*) Hotel is ideally situated on the Marina waterfront and is built in Byzantine monastic extensive courtyards style. It has 87 rooms and is also suited to the accommodation needs of the visiting yachtsman and crews. All rooms have kitchenette, full air conditioning, satellite TV, direct dial telephone. |
Facilities & Services |
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The hotels offer indoor and outdoor dining to suit every mood and taste. The fantastic location of the Food & Beverage outlets combines ambience with culinary heritage. Animation program with professional animators is offered with daytime and evening activities. The mini club offers attentive and reliable care by qualified multi-lingual personnel for children 3-12 years old. A wide variety of shops on the Marina offer shopping in a relaxed environment, including jewellery, mini market, boutique, hairdresser, general store, clothes, photo shop, 2004 Olympic game store, and Porto Carras wine shop.
Visitors can taste some of the best Greek wines in their area of production at the Domain Porto Carras organic vineyard located at the point where the flanks of verdant mount Meliton meet the transparent waters of the gulf of Torone. This is the largest in Greece and one of the largest in Europe ideal for the cultivation of wine grapes.
Porto Carras has a unique "blue-flag" award Marina, the only one in Northern Greece, which can accommodate 302 yachts of up to 55-mt length. The Marina represents the ultimate in servicing technology, with the added advantage of direct small boat entry to the Meliton Hotel through a unique "sail-in" entrance.
A player's paradise, the Sithonia Beach Casino is operating at the Sithonia Hotel of Porto Carras, boasting a variety of game action including new slot machines and table games. PORTO CARRAS also boasts a thalasso-spa centre offering a wide variety of beauty and relaxation programs. |
Conference Facilities |
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It is worth noting that the Conference Centre Olympic Hall that can host up to 2.300 persons hosted the European Summit in 2003.
Popular with the international business community, the hotel's conference and banqueting facilities comprise two great theatres and numerous conference rooms that can accommodate up to 450 guests. Fully equipped with state-of-the art audio-visual systems, the Gina Bachauer Hall boasts contemporary facilities. Suitable for live performances or cinema presentations, the open-air ancient-Greek-style Apollon theatre has an over 1.000 seating capacity. |
Sports & Leisure |
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Ideal for sport aficionados, PORTO CARRAS boasts two outdoor swimming pools, nine tennis courts (three floodlit), basketball, football, beach volley courts, table tennis, a stable of well-trained horses for horse riding, scuba diving, school, water sports school with qualified instructors, mountain bike station. There is also an i8-hole golf course that meets the international technical and esthetical standards and operates all year round. |
Transportation |
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Motor boats are available from and to Neos Marmaras (small charge) and taxi service upon request. | |