Chalkidiki is a popular tourist destination in Greece, located in northern Greece. It has attracted tourists since the 1950s due to its beautiful beaches, lush green forests, crystal clear waters, and well-preserved historical and cultural sites. The prefecture of Chalkidiki consists of three peninsulas - Kassandra, Sithonia, and Mount Athos - each offering scenic villages, beaches, islands, and opportunities for relaxation as well as activities. Visitors can enjoy hiking, swimming, boating, and learning about the regions' archaeological sites, traditions, and cuisine.

1. ChalkidikiChalkidiki
One of the best placesOne of the best places
for holidaysfor holidays
Aslanidis Yiannis
Gakos Giorgos
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2. An intoxicating combination of
blue and green
• Chalkidiki is popular summer tourist
destination since late 1950's when people
from Thessaloniki started spending their
summer holidays at the coastal villages. At
the beginning tourists rented rooms in the
houses of the villagers.

3. Halkidiki is a great placeHalkidiki is a great place
for visitors!for visitors!
• Lush green forests that reach right down
to the beach
• golden sunlight reflected in the turquoise
waters
• a traditional style with a rich gastronomic
and cultural heritage.

4. Also:Also:
• Endless and unique architectural sites
• perfectly preserved Christian
monument and a host of unexplored
treasures all add their own rich touch
to the unique canvas that is Halkidiki.

5. The prefecture of Halkidiki is
consisted from
Kassandra, Sithonia and Athos.
• Halkidiki attracts every year a great
number of tourists as it offers a unique
nature, remote bays, a sea clear as a
crystal, beautiful small islands and
picturesque villages where one can
admire the traditional architecture.

6. What to visit
• It also combines the sea with the
mountain, peace and nightlife, ancient and
modern culture. Every town has it own
unique story and its own glory

7. Where to stay and
beautiful sights
• In Kassándra are also traditional seafront
guesthouses, little hidden treasures and
marinas along the coast at Sithonia, as
well as some unique archaeological sites.
• Stágeira, the birthplace of Aristotle and, of
course, Mount Athos, a unique Christian
monument, untouched by the passing of time
and a living monument to Byzantine culture,
standing in the midst of untouched nature.

8. More over…
• Try the traditional restaurants and taverns
and taste the traditional food of Halkidiki.
During your dinner enchanted by the
wonderful view.

9. Bibliography
• http://www.gohalkidiki.com/
• http://www.visitgreece.gr/en/destinations/halkid
• https://www.google.gr/search?hl=el&site=imgh
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalkidiki

10. THE END!THE END!Thank you!