Sani

Sani

Coastal village Stavronikita is a model of a proper seaside resort. It works together with the largest hotel complex Sani Resort, which puts it in the ranks of some of the most attractive summer destinations in Greece. This is an area of leisure and complete relaxation in a beautiful natural environment and aesthetics.  

History  
Sani is an amazingly beautiful place located close to the seaside resort Nea Fokea. In ancient times this place had a colony of ancient Eretria (island Euboea). According to Herodotus and Strabo, the new city started its rapid development after it engaged in a dynamic trade with Euboea, Ionia and the Cyclades, and later with Corinth and Athens. In those years, a sanctuary of Artemis was built at this picturesque cape and we can still see the remains of a Roman villa large landowner left here from the era of the Roman rule.  

In the 14th century, this place housed many Holy Mountain metochions, most of which have survived to the present day, including the Tower Stavronikita (1543) based on the cape St. George, which remains after the former Monastery of Stavronikita and was dedicated to Saint Nicholas. In modern times, the Byzantine tower is situated on a hill overlooking the hotel Sani. In summer, the place holds an extensive cultural festival with concerts of world music, jazz and classical music s well as dance performances, film screenings and art exhibitions.  

Resort beaches  
Sani Resort has very beautiful beaches. In particular, beaches at Sani Hotel and Simantro Beach as well as at camping Blue Dream,  make this area a truly unique place attracting a large number of Greek and foreign tourists.