Eagles Palace
Exceeds
Expectations
By Maralyn D. Hill
W
hile visiting the
Halkidiki region of
Northern Greece this
summer, we discovered
Halkidiki is a three
peninsula area, all stretching out
into the Aegean Sea, composed of
Akanthos, Sithonia, and Kassadra.
It is home to approximately 500 km
of coastline, which is the longest
in Greece. We explored one of the
peninsulas, Kassadra, and took
a boat ride to the famous Mount
Athos with its monasteries.
We were privileged to spend a lovely
day and night at five-star Eagles
Palace-- what a treat! After a day
of touring, Konstantinos and Lena
Tornivoukas welcomed us in their
large inviting homey lobby with a
glass of champagne. Our hosts are
from a hotelier family that dates
back to 1925, and assumed control
of the family business in 1999.
Eagles Palace is considered the
“Crown Jewel” of the Macedonian
Hotels and it is easy to see why.
trouble understanding her choice.
The combination of 165 rooms
showcase a distinctive style, but
each has its own unique style.
Rooms
“Golden sandy beach, the mystique
presence of Mount Athos, blue sea,
green hills and stunning views of
the bay – the natural beauty of
the environment is an attraction in
itself. Managing family is dedicated
to deliver to each individual guest
an experience beyond expectations
of pampering holidays in luxurious
surroundings and the services of
a five star hotel, remaining dedicated
to the sustainable development of
the resources of the area. We would
like you to come back ‘home’!”
Resort concept
and philosophy
We checked into our rooms to
freshen up before dinner. It would
have been easy to retreat in this
luxury, as the accommodations in the
hotel covered every detail desired. In
addition to suites, there were also
bungalows with sea views for those
wanting more privacy; a suite with
a private pool; and three garden
suites with a private pool. The Maria
Callas Presidential Suite is named
after the world famous Greek
soprano. She spent her holidays at
Eagles Palace in 1976 and we had no
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Dining
It was 9:00 p.m. and time for cocktails
and dinner. We joined the Tornivoukas’
on the terrace of Kamares before
sitting down for dinner at a wonderful
long table. There were ten of us in
Salad