Sincere Lagomandra Seashore Resort Assessment (Sithonia in Halkidiki, Greece)

We stayed on the Lagomandra Seashore Resort at first of Might, which we quickly came upon was a bit untimely. However, though it was nippy (and rained!) I wished to share our expertise to assist with the tough selection between Halkidiki inns…

The 4-star Lagomandra Seashore Resort is situated on the second ‘leg’ or ‘finger’ as they’re identified, of Halkidiki’s three. It’s simply off the pine-shaded sandy shore of Lagomandra Seashore, that means you may have each the lodge swimming pools and the ocean to your swimming.

There’s Lagomandra Seashore Resort, after which Lagomandra Resort & Spa simply behind. By staying at one, you get entry to the services at each – little bit of a bonus!

Our bed room at Lagomandra Seashore Resort

We stayed in a ‘Junior Suite with Sea View’. There have been so many various names for the rooms it was a tricky name, however we simply went for essentially the most ground house seeing as there was three of us. It was clear and vibrant, with a big rest room, a balcony and a fridge. We had a big double mattress, and the couch mattress was made up for Reggie.

We did have an issue with the toilet on the second day, in that the door wouldn’t open on the bathe. They despatched somebody up immediately and he mounted it ASAP – which did find yourself being about an hour however these items occur, I suppose.

The room additionally included air-con, a secure, and Wi‑Fi. Parking was free, and we obtained an area simply exterior the lodge (relatively than within the automotive park over the street).

Swimming pools at Lagomandra Seashore Resort

First off, Reggie and I had been determined to get within the pool. We may see it from our balcony and the actual fact nobody was in it made me a bit suspicious. We obtained modified, went down, poked our ft in, and sure, it was COLD.

We didn’t let that maintain us again although, and in we jumped. The pool was a great dimension, with a shallower kiddie bit off the facet however nonetheless related.

There was a pool bar there serving very massive servings of Prosecco, which I loved completely.

It was straightforward to get to the opposite lodge over the street, by way of a raise and a bridge – which in fact my three yr previous cherished. The Lagomandra Resort & Spa’s pool was undoubtedly higher, however in the event you keep on the Lagomandra Seashore Resort, you’re clearly nearer the seashore, and have the higher view out of your balcony.

The Lagomandra Resort & Spa’s pool was one huge related pool, however with completely different sections. You’ll be able to’t really see it on this picture however around the again was a kiddie pool that simply went as much as Reggie’s knees which was enjoyable for him, but additionally, chilly.

I really cherished the contemporary feeling right here, and seeing because it was chilly – nobody else was in it. Winner.

Extra issues to do

At Lagomandra Resort & Spa there was a fantastic kiddie’s room the place throughout peak season they’ve a child’s membership. In Might you can simply take the youngsters in your self. Reggie cherished this climbing wall, and working round within the shade.

There have been arcade video games exterior, and a basketball courtroom too.

The seashore

The truth that the seashore had pine timber meant, in fact, that there have been pine needles on the ground. We went to look at the sundown, which was stunning, however the subsequent day Reggie and Ben each awoke with many bites.

So many we needed to get some cream from the pharmacy after we obtained again to Thessaloniki. Once we instructed the pharmacist we’d been to Halkidiki she simply nodded in understanding – in all probability wasn’t the perfect thought.

The seashore did have a number of Wendy homes to play on although, which was a stunning contact – simply don’t go at sundown!

There was a youngsters leisure programme on the lodge, which sadly didn’t run on a Monday after we had been there.

Food and drinks on the lodge

We had breakfast and dinner included in our £110 lodge worth, which appeared a fairly whole lot.

Breakfast was good – tons to select from and eggs freshly cooked for you.

Dinner was okay for one night time however I wouldn’t need to be staying all inclusive and having that each night time. It wasn’t a patch on the lodge buffet on the Domes Resort within the Algarve we lately loved.

Drinks weren’t included in our half board fee both, in contrast to my latest lodge expertise on the Alcudia Aparthotel in Majorca.

The lodge restaurant expertise was superb for one night time, however fairly soulless and the employees had been uninterested. Was it the time of yr? I don’t know.

Locations to go to close by

Keep at Lagomandra Seashore Resort and also you’re in a fantastic location for the delights of Sithonia in Halkidiki. Listed below are a few of the nice meals experiences I had close by…

Ergon Seashore Home in Nikiti

I went right here final yr once I was visiting the realm on a press journey. Very cool.

We tried to go this yr nevertheless it wasn’t opening for an additional two weeks or so, which was unhappy. So in the event you’re visiting Halkidiki in Might bear it thoughts that some locations don’t open until the top of the month.

Ergon Seashore Home has several types of lodging for various budgets. My brother and his household did a boujis tenting expertise right here final yr and had a good time.

I’d love to remain right here with Reggie a while. There’s an outside cinema, the ocean, superb meals and plenty of actions to take pleasure in. However primarily, it’s the meals.

Velona in Nikiti

Once we couldn’t get into the Ergon Seashore Home we went again into Nikiti city, a couple of 4 minute drive away and stumbled throughout Velona Seashore Bar. It turned out to be a superb selection – I used to be very proud of my salad. Ben had a fairly spectacular wanting membership sandwich with fries too.

Weirdly it doesn’t appear to have a great TripAdvisor rating however I’d really say it was one among my favorite restaurant experiences on that entire week’s journey – appears like individuals needed to wait too lengthy for his or her receipts.

Anyway, Velona was proper on the seafront and had sunbeds and much (too many?!) of these rides for teenagers to play in close by. We didn’t even have any euros in money however Reggie nonetheless had a good time taking part in on all of them whereas we waited for our order.

Try this publish on some nice locations to eat in Halkidiki from once I visited the yr earlier than. I’d undoubtedly advocate having a automotive to discover Sithonia’s greatest seashores and villages. Though I did see this bus schedule up at reception in the event you want public transport.

Lagomandra Seashore Resort assessment in a nutshell

The Lagomandra Seashore Resort was a fantastic expertise for what we wished, which was an in a single day journey out of Thessaloniki to see a bit extra of the realm. It was straightforward to get to in simply over an hour from town, with some stunning views alongside the best way and was a spacious, clear and contemporary lodge to remain at.

I feel in the event you had been staying for longer you is likely to be a bit pissed off on the reality you want a automotive, or a love of strolling, to get anyplace. And I wouldn’t advocate staying all inclusive based mostly on the dinner we had. I’d additionally advocate going from the top of Might, relatively than at first.

• Good for: households, {couples} in search of chill seashore time, a part of a lodge hopping tour of Halkidiki.
• Not for: Funds travellers or these on the lookout for vibrant nightlife or tons to do.
• Should pack: Swimwear, some euros for loungers and rides, reef footwear.

Gatwick airport parking and lodge

We flew to Thessaloniki from Gatwick – staying on the Bloc Resort the night time earlier than. Have you ever seen my Reel about Bloc Resort on Instagram? I really assume the Premier Inn is best in the event you’re staying with household, however Bloc is nice in the event you’re solo.

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Reserving was straightforward after which I phoned ten minutes earlier than arrival to warn them we had been coming. We had been instructed to park simply exterior Premier Inn on the North Terminal and so they had been there ready and able to take the automotive. Once we returned we phoned after we picked up our luggage, and so they had been there about quarter-hour later. Clean and straightforward – I’d undoubtedly advocate them.

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