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Sithonia peninsula (Greek, Modern: Χερσόνησος Σιθωνίας, Ancient/Katharevousa: ). The coast hosts numerous excellent beaches. Located near the city of Thessaloniki.

Villages

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Get around

The only way to get around is from Thessaloniki Interurban Bus Terminal ("KTEL Chalkidikis").

See

Vourvourou
  • The excavations of ancient Olynthos, with the oldest mosaics (5th c. BC) ever found in Greece.
  • The old traditional villages of Parthenon, Sykia and Nikiti.
  • The Porto Carras vineyard and wine cellar.
  • The Toroneos cross swimming race in July from Nikiti to Kallithea.
  • The ancient ruins of Toroni and its ancient harbour Porto Koufo.
  • The spectacular view of Mt. Athos from Kartalia cliff cape.
  • The thousands of goats grazing free on the mountains.

Do

Beaches

There is a good variety of beaches on Sithonia peninsula. The following have Blue Flag status: Armenistis, Platanitsi, Sarti, Sykia, Toroni, Porto Carras, Anthimou (Elia 2), Lagomandra and Makrya Lagada.

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