A Paradise for Animal Lovers

Pets and animals

The same way that Flipper the dolphin moves our heart our animals will do without even getting wet! At Alkyóna Beach, you live among cats and dogs as well as five donkeys. Though we do not offer pet therapy yet, the way these little beings greet us and enjoy a loving stroke surely sparks joy in each and everyone of us. Spend an unforgettable holiday with animals at the beach!

A Heart For Animals

All our pets were strays, found on the streets or taken in from poor keeping. Every year, we temporarily give shelter to little kittens and puppies, feed them up and look for a new home. All animals are vaccinated, dewormed, defleaed and tenderly taken care of.

Our Dogs

Paula

Paula is a Greek sheepdog mongrel living here since 2017. We found her during a marathon in a neighbouring village. There, she strayed between the people and hopped right into our car when called. Paula is patient, kind and vigilant. She loves our guests, young and old, and enjoys a good belly rub.

Lisa

Foti found Lisa and her three puppies on a country road. She was very shy, abused and starved but recovered quickly and became trusting again. Lisa loves to cuddle and is quite happy when she can join our guests during rainy days and storms. Her puppies are living with loving families in Germany now.

Mette

We found our small kokoni girl in a field and did not hesitate to take her in. She watches over us and all other animals: No foreign dog dares to come near the cats or donkeys. She loves to be surrounded and caressed by children. Oh, how much poor little Mette misses them during the winter period…

Our Cats

Johnboy, Lilli and her son Camillo always stick around and like to take walks together with the dogs. Living here since 2017, they are an integral part of Alkóna Beach. Maria, Mia and Smokey on the other hand lead a rather withdrawn life. They prefer to stay away from the hustle and bustle but are no less cuddly then their conspecifics.

Johnboy

Lilli

Camillo

Our Donkeys

How often does one spent a holiday with donkeys at the beach? We got Marinella, Kanela and Meli in December 2020. Two of the three ladies were pregnant at that time and have now given birth to their offspring. They used to live with an old man on Chalkidiki who was no longer able to care for them. The three ladies and their sons are typical miniature mediterranean donkeys – brown and with a mealy muzzle. They get older than 30 years reaching adulthood when they turn six.

Since their stomach is adjusted to living in rocky deserts they become ill eating too much fruit and vegetables. For that reason, it is strictly forbidden to feed them! Luckily, you can show your affection in different ways – for example by caressing them or brushing their fur. It is just lovely to watch them rolling in the sand afterwards.