Ikos Olivia

Among 22 acres of ancient olive trees and gardens on the Gulf of Toroneos, Ikos Olivia combines a private sandy beach, bungalow living and exceptional all inclusive dining in one of Halkidiki’s most established coastal settings.

There is something immediately appealing about the way Olivia occupies its landscape. The grounds are broad and level, with mature olives and fragrant firs casting shade across lawns and pathways that lead between the accommodation, pools and sea. Nothing feels squeezed into place, and the resort gradually reveals itself as you wander through the gardens rather than presenting everything at once.

The Gulf of Toroneos provides a beautiful backdrop, particularly where the trees give way to the beach and the water opens ahead. Three outdoor pools create alternative places to settle through the day, but it is the combination of greenery and shoreline that gives Olivia its particular charm, with plenty of space to move between lively family areas and quieter corners beneath the trees.

Rooms & Suites

Accommodation is divided between rooms in the main buildings and a collection of bungalows and suites scattered through the gardens. Superior Rooms offer either inland or sea views, while the Panorama Junior Suites make the most of the coast with a wider outlook across the Gulf of Toroneos.

The bungalows suit Olivia especially well. Even the Double Bungalows feel more connected to the gardens, while One Bedroom Bungalow Suites add proper separation between living and sleeping space and come with either a balcony or private garden. Having your own patch of lawn and sun loungers changes the pace of the stay, particularly with children or when you simply want somewhere private between trips to the beach.

At the top of the collection, Deluxe Bungalow Suites add another level of space and privacy. The One Bedroom version combines its own garden with a pool outlook, while the Deluxe Two Bedroom Bungalow Suite Beach Front is the standout for families, placing two bedrooms, a private garden and the sands of the Gulf within one particularly desirable setting.

Dining

Olivia gives you five restaurants to move between, and each has been given a clear culinary identity. Ouzo celebrates Greek cooking, Fresco takes its inspiration from Italy, Provence brings a French perspective and Anaya turns towards Asia, with menus developed alongside acclaimed chefs and supported by an extensive collection of wines.

Flavors provides the Mediterranean buffet option, making it particularly useful for relaxed breakfasts and easy family meals, while five indoor and outdoor bars keep drinks close at hand around the beach, pools and gardens. The variety matters over a longer stay, allowing evenings to feel genuinely different without sacrificing the ease that makes the Ikos all inclusive concept so appealing.

Dine Out takes things beyond the resort altogether, including meals at selected local restaurants as part of the stay. It is a thoughtful way to experience a little more of Halkidiki and its food while retaining the simplicity of having almost everything arranged before you arrive.

Experience

The private beach is where Olivia feels most naturally at home. The sand shelves gently towards the clear waters of the Gulf, with resort service allowing a beach day to remain exactly that, while canoeing, windsurfing, snorkelling and diving offer plenty of reasons to get off the lounger and into the water.

Back among the gardens there is tennis, cycling, hiking, fitness and table tennis, alongside a substantial programme for younger guests. The kids’ club, playgrounds and indoor play spaces give families plenty of options, and babysitting allows parents to claim an evening for themselves.

Evenings bring entertainment and performances, but there is equal pleasure in simply taking a walk through the grounds after dinner. The olive trees, warm air and proximity of the sea give Olivia a wonderfully settled atmosphere once the heat of the day has faded.

Wellness

The spa offers an indoor pool, hammam and sauna alongside massage treatments, creating a peaceful retreat from the brighter, more sociable spaces outside. A fitness centre adds another option for those who prefer something more active before returning to the beach or pool.

The gardens provide their own form of downtime. There are few things more Mediterranean than finding shade beneath an old olive tree after lunch, with the Gulf just beyond the lawns and absolutely nowhere you need to be for the rest of the afternoon.

Where

Ikos Olivia sits directly on the Gulf of Toroneos at Gerakini in Halkidiki, well placed for exploring the beaches, villages and landscapes of the surrounding peninsula while retaining the ease of a fully self-contained beachfront resort.

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