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The northeastern peninsula of Chalkidiki is the peninsula of Athos. It is about 50 km long, between 5 and 10 km wide and extends southeast. At the southern end rises from the sea 2033 meters Mount Athos. Mount Athos is a peninsula, and home to many men. In Athos ends the world of women. Not admitted more than 1200 years. There are 20 monasteries on Mount Athos prohibited be varied. They are large complex
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In the village of Nea Triglia folklore museum with rare artifacts from the early years of the refugee years. The museum is a large and beautiful room located at the building Triglianon Worldwide. In the museum, there are also some paleontological, ancient and Byzantine finds from the region, which is known to be full of various findings of all historic and prehistoric periods. Many exhibits and many
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The bejewelled with stalagmites and stalactites Petralona Cave has been developed on the western side of the limestone Katsika mountain 700 m height and 300 m above sea level. The Cave was spotted in 1959 by the inhabitant of the Petralona village Philippos Chatzaridis and it became internationally known when the fossilized skull of Petralona man was found by a group of six men (three of them scientists),
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The bejewelled with stalagmites and stalactites Petralona Cave is formed about 300 m above sea level. The Cave was spotted in 1959 by the inhabitant of the Petralona village Philippos Chatzaridis from an ovoid diaklasis of the limestone Kalavros Mountain , which is created in Jurassic era by undersea sediments that emerged in various phases during next periods. Most probably during Mio-Pleiocene,
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Olynthus, the capital Chalcis, who from the last decades of the 5th century. B.C. and its destruction by Philip in 348 BC, was the most important economic and military center. Near the coast of the Gulf of Toroni in Halkidiki, on two hills, lie the ruins of a major ancient city. According to Herodotus, the city founded by the Bottiaia, originally lived in Pieria, but drove them from there the Macedonians
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The most important historic site in Halkidiki is ancient Stagira, located beside Olympiada, in the Liotopi peninsula. If you want to see everything, you should know that you will need at least 2 to 3 hours and do not miss seeing the seaside path, which is marvelous. Ionian settlers who came from the island of Andros founded the city in 655 B.C. Colonists from Chalkida settled a little later on. The
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The Monastery of St. Anastasia in the tradition founded by Empress Theophano, 888 AD. However, there is no historical evidence for the existence of the monastery during the Byzantine period. In 1522 Saint gods entourage, coming from Mount Athos, founded the present monastery, in place of old "sesathromenou small monasteries." The monastery belongs to a three-aisled basilica with dome and dates back
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Five miles south of Agia Paraskevi, on the seafront, is the settlement Baths. The village takes its name from the hot springs are famous for rare therapeutic properties. In Baths are holiday homes, restaurants, coffee bars, rooms and hotels FACILITIES spasOUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL (thermal seawater)INDOOR POOL (Olympic size thermal seawater)INDIVIDUAL TUBSHOTSAUNATURKISH BATHMASSAGEPHYSIOTHERAPYMASSAGE
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In the museum we can find exhibits of agricultural implements, costumes, photographs, etc. from Bithynia in Asia Minor, the birth place of the refugees who came to this region.
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Afutos is a small seaside village on the Kassandra peninsula of Halkidiki and has been officially declared a traditional settlement. It is about 75 km. from Thessaloniki and 21 km. from Nea Moudania.In 1980, Nikos Beach and the local Folklore Association set up a folklore museum based on artefacts donated by the villagers. The museum is housed in a traditional building dating back to 1889 in the center
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The mansion of Iatros, or Iatradiko, has always been one of the most beautiful buildings of Arnaia and the oldest in Halkidiki . After it had been abandoned for years, it was purchased by the Katsaggelos family and next by GNTO who restored it and passed it on to the Municipality. Nowadays, it houses the Historical and Folklore museum edited by George Katsaggelos, professor in Fine Arts of AUTH.
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The Museum of fishing vessels and gears was launched in March 2002 and operates in the financial, technical and administrative support of the Municipality Moudanion.I idea of creating a museum for fishing started by Navy Moudanion Group, who helped Moudanion municipality a great collection of shells and crustaceans, but also contributed to the rescue of old fishing gear and nautical instruments. At
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The Poliyiros Folklore Museum opened in May 1998 on the initiative of the Women’s Voluntary Association for Community Development, a local group that has been organising folklore-related events for the past twenty years. The museum is located in the town centre in the renovated two-storey residence of the former mayor of Poliyiros, Mr Karaganis, who donated it for the purpose.The exhibits have all
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Athytos of painters, Athytos of people who love it and dream of it. The characteristic position with the endless view of Toroneo, the architecture of houses, the benevolent and sometimes ''archaic'' residents. Athytos or Afitos, the third largest village on the isthmus of Potidea, lies on the same site from 3000 BC at least. The ancient Afytis was an important city of Pallini and is mentioned
moreSouth and 10 km away from Agios Nikolaos, Vourvourou is known for its natural beauty, the ten islands of the virgin nature and arcane charming beaches are something unique. Today Vourvourou is a wonderful holiday village with 4 hotels and 410 rooms. In the 1960s, in Vourvourou, it was organized the settlement of the teaching staff of the University of Thessaloniki, the standard model village in
moreGerakini is situated 80 kilometers from Thessaloniki, only 14 kilometers from Poligiros and approximately 65 kilometers from the Macedonia airport of Thessaloniki.Gerakini is located in the heart of Halkidiki and because of its geographical position, it makes it an ideal departure point for excursions to all three peninsulas of Halkidiki, as well as for trips to Thessaloniki and Mount Holomontas.At
moreKriopigi is located on the peninsula Kassandra of Halkidiki at a distance of 90 km fromThessaloniki. It is built amphitheatrical on the slopes of the green hills and has a wonderful view towards the Gulf of Kassandra. The area has been inhabited since ancient times and Kriopigi is built in the place of the ancient towns Neapolis and Flegra. The excellent climate, the combination of green mountains
moreNea Plagia is a great settlement and seat of the municipal district municipality Triglia slopes in the prefecture of Halkidiki. In 2001 it had 1,249 residents. The beach town attracts many visitors each year.Main occupation is agriculture and tourism professions. Mostly vegetables. Among others, the rural medical work, agricultural cooperative, nursery school, primary school and a cultural club. From
moreNea Potidea is a picturesque settlement located at the entrance of the Kassandra Peninsula in Chalkidiki, about 60 km from Thessaloniki. It is one of the more popular tourist areas, due to its lovely beaches, clear waters, lush vegetation and many nightlife venues along the beach side.
moreSalonikiou Beach is a wonderful beach, near Agios Nikolaos in the municipality ofSithonia. More specifically, someone can find it in the 4th km of the road linking Agios Nikolaos with Pyrgadikia.
moreNea Skioni is situated at the south-west end of Kassandra's peninsula at a distance of almost 110 km from Thessaloniki. It forms a traditional Greek village built at an enchanting and of rare natural beauty landscape, where the visitor has the chance to combine both swimming and taking a walk in a pine-clad forest.According to Thucydides, Skioni was built by the Pelleneans from Peloponnese on
moreThe area of Neos Marmaras, Sithonia, generally show great interest coexist harmoniously as mountain and the sea.In Marmaras are many modern tourist units from which most can provide service throughout the year. Also shops operating in the wider area giving residents the convenience of handling all their needs.The area offers activities and alternative types of tourism such as rural, religious, nature
moreOuranoupoli is just 125 kilometres from the city of Thessaloniki, with an unmatched location on the very special peninsula of Mount Athos. There you will find one of the loveliest beaches in Halkidiki, with a magnificent view of Ammouliani and Sithonia. It is one of the most touristic Summer Destinations in Greece.
morePefkohori is one of the most beautiful villages of Chalkidiki by the sea. Located towards the end of the Kassandra Peninsula. Just the name can give a sense of the environment of this village. The village has two sides across the ring road of the peninsula of Cassandra giving us the opportunity to choose where to stay. In the old village with its typical alleys Chalkidikiotika all end up in beautiful
morePorto Koufo is the largest and safest natural harbor in Greece. The name «Kofos port» is mentioned by Thucydides. The dimensions are: maximum length 1,600 m, maximum width 550 m, maximum depth of 8-23 m, 300 m opening entry, depth entry 5,5-27 and 10-33 m in rocky and steep coast open caves, one of which, in NA. side of the entrance, visitors can go by boat. Another interesting cave is located in
moreKassandra is the western and the most cosmopolitan peninsula of Chalkidiki. Annually hosts thousands of visitors who come to enjoy the natural beauty, historical monuments, its nightlife and beautiful beaches organized.Possidi is a small village in western Kassandra, known for its sandy beaches surrounded by pine trees.
moreThe village Pyrgadikia was founded after the disaster in Asia Minor by refugees from Afthoni. It is built amphitheatrically with an excellent street plan, above the sea level and at the inmost part of the gulf of the Holy Mountain.It is surrounded by olive trees and low vegetation. From every part of the village you can see the majesty of the Holy Mountain and the peninsula of Sithonia. It has about
moreThe diversity of region of Siviri and the combination of the golden coasts, the crystal waters and the green vegetation of the forests, surrounding Siviri, render the region as the ideal tourist summer destination.Siviri is in Chalkidiki Prefecture that has the best accommodation in Greece and the tourist development is a result due to its natural beauties. Hotels and lodgings can satisfy all
moreToroni is a municipality in Chalkidiki, Greece. Population 4036 (2001). The seat of the municipality is in Sykia (or Sykea).Toroni is named after the ancient city of Torone (Toroni)The ancient city was named after Toroni with Proteus the mother of Telegonus and of Polygonus, both killed by Heracles, whom they had challenged to a contest in wrestling. (Apollod. ii. 5. 9)In the 8th century BC it
moreTristinika is a vast beach with fine sand, a beach that penetrates deep into the sea when it is low tide. On a vast sandy beach of 50 meters in width and length of many kilometers with crystal clear waters in a natural green environment ready to offer any kind of vacation. It offers all modern comforts and facilities, sanitary clean, comfortable places for tents and caravans, supermarket, restaurant
moreFourka Village is a summer destination with 1000 inhabitants and belongs to the Municipality of Kassandra. During the summer, Fourka is a magnet in order to visit peninsula of Kassandra to entertainment and to play with the crystal waters. It is a village with many beautiful beaches and combines intensely green with blue. The rich vegetation of pine forests which give off an unprecedented
moreSani beach in Halkidiki is located in the north and western sea areas of Kassandra peninsula. Sani beach is sandy and its waters are clean and have the magestix eternal blue of the sea. The sea waters of Sani beach have been awarded with the Blue Flag for the cleanness.All the area is dressed with pine trees and along the coast the pictureviiew combines the natural and green forest with the marvellous
moreNew Kallikratia is a town of Halkidiki, created after the Exchange plithysmonto 1922 by refugees coming from the town Kallikrateia Eastern Thrace. Today is municipal district of Marmara. Church belongs to the diocese of Kassandra and patron of the Paraskevi (New). At the 2001 census numbered 6.204 residents.It has three kindergartens, two elementary schools, one junior high school, one high school,
moreSarti is a large village with 1,157 inhabitants in 2001 on the edge of Sithonia peninsula of Halkidiki. It is a municipal district with the same name and with a unique village headquarters. The main occupations of the inhabitants are tourism, as well as agriculture and fisheries. Every year many tourists visit the resort and enjoy the sun and sea. In the settlement function, inter alia, kindergarten
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