Stagira: The birthplace of Aristotle

Ancient Sites Halkidiki Sightseeing

The birthplace of the philosopher Aristotle was a colony of Andros, founded in 655 B.C. The first name of the city was Orthagoria. Ally, initially of the Athenians and later of the Spartans, the city was occupied by Philippos in 349 B.C., after the destruction of Olynthos. Philippos, however, rebuilt the city in order to honour the great philosopher, tutor of Alexander the Great. When Aristotle died, his fellow-citizens transported his bones to Stagira and set up a monument.

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The lighthouse in Possidi

Halkidiki Sightseeing

The village of Possidi is at the west side of Kassandra peninsula. It owes its name to the god Poseidon, the god of the sea. The ruins of the ancient sanctuary dedicated to God Poseidon are very close to the village. Although there is nothing worth seeing in the ruins, since there was no serious excavation project for the sanctuary, the area is very much worth visiting because of the headland and the lighthouse.

June 17, 2012

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Glarokavos Bay

Beaches Halkidiki

One of themost beautiful and picturesque spots in Cassandra peninsula is the bay of Glarokavos (In Greek it means the bay of seagulls). Glarokavos is a natural bay in the south-east part of Cassandra where most of the local fishermen dock their boats. The area is beautiful and full of pine trees that reach the sandy beaches next to the bay. The place is known as a place where free campers can find a lot of spots with shade next to the sea to set up their tents.

June 16, 2012

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Quality local products

Gastronomy Halkidiki

Olive oil & Olives: The olive tree is indigenous. From ancient times until today it contributes to the local economy. In ancient times, the oil had many uses, from lighting to lubrication. Halkidiki, thanks to its climate and to the morphology of its land, produces oil and olives, which are distinctive for their special taste and quality.

May 14, 2012

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Oldest olive tree and Lake Mavrobara (Turtle lake)

Halkidiki Sightseeing

This suggested trip offers you two beautiful spots for sightseeing. The first is one of the two oldest olive trees in the Cassandra peninsula, which happens to be in an olive grove that belongs to my family. You will be amazed by the olive tree’s size – it has been reported to be more than 400 years old. The second spot is Lake Mavrobara, a small lake full of turtles in the hills above the village of Polichrono.

May 2, 2012

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The breathtating Mount Athos

Excursions Halkidiki Religion Sightseeing

According to mythology the name Athos belongs to a Thracian giant. During the conflict between the Gods and the Giants, Athos threw a huge rock against God Poseidon, but the rock slipped through his fingers and fell to the sea, creating a huge block of land which is now Mount Athos. In a different version of that story, it was Poseidon who threw the rock against Athos. The rock crushed Athos and buried him underneath. This rock was called Mount Athos.

April 14, 2012

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Ancient town Olynthos

Ancient Sites Halkidiki Sightseeing

The area was constantly inhabited since the Neolithic Age. According to mythology, the town was built by the brother of Olynthos, the son of the mythic King of Thrace, Strymonas. Olynthos was killed by a lion and his brother built the town to honour his brother’s name. However, the linguists insist that olynthos is the name of the wild fig tree, which is in abundance in the area, and the town was named after it.

April 9, 2012

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Daily excursion in Nea Fokaia

Excursions Halkidiki Sightseeing

A picturesque village at the top of the Cassandra peninsula, Nea Fokaia is a destination largely unknown to tourists. But with its sandy beaches for swimming, its historic monuments to the Byzantine era and its mouth-watering local cuisine made with fresh local ingredients, it’s a secret well worth sharing.

March 25, 2012

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