The 5-star Kassandra Palace Hotel is on Kassandra, the westernmost finger of the Halkidiki peninsula. It is surrounded by gardens, and has a peaceful stretch of private sand-and-pebble beach on the Aegean coast.

There is an outdoor freshwater pool, a fitness centre, and a tennis court, and yoga and Pilates classes are available. You can book treatments in the spa for an additional fee.

The hotel’s main restaurant offers Greek specialities and international cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available upon request. Magnolia Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar is near the beach and serves local fare from an à la carte menu (for an extra charge). You can order cocktails at the pool bar, the beach bar, or the lobby bar.

Double Sea View Rooms are in the main building and have a furnished private balcony, soundproof windows, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.

The traditional village of Kriopighi is filled with tavernas and live music bars, and is around five minutes’ drive from the hotel. The traditional stone-built town of Afytos is about a 20-minute drive away. Built on a hilltop, it has pretty views of the Toroneos Gulf, cobbled streets, and a folklore museum displaying fabrics, tools, and ceramics. The ruins of the temple of Ammon Zeus are also around 20 minutes’ drive from the hotel.