Halkidiki        

     Greece. Halkidiki, north of the country.
The peninsula is located on the northeast coast of the Aegean Sea, its shape is like a peninsula trident of Poseidon. Three late trident - a peninsula of Kassandra, Sithonia and Agios Oros (Athos).The chief city of the peninsula was Olintos destroyed by Alexander's of Macedon father Philip. Now archaeologists have unearthed an ancient town with long streets, houses, decorated with magnificent mosaics. Near the village there is a unique cave Petralona. In addition to the remarkably beautiful natural landscape, you can see the place where paleontologists found the skeleton of the oldest man in Europe who lived 700 thousand years ago. 

  Halkidiki great beach vacation can be combined with visits to the monasteries of the Holy Mount Athos and Meteora,  and the travel to near Kastoria, Greece the fur coats capital. 

Cassandra. The length of the Kassandra Peninsula - 50 miles long and 15 km wide. Major resort towns - Nea Moudania (57 km from Thessaloniki), Kallithea (78 km), Hanioti (96 km), Pefkohori (99 km).Cassandra - the most popular of the trident of Halkidiki. The picturesque sandy hotels of various classes and levels are located here, in a quiet corner of paradise. Most of those who choose to vacation in Greece Halkidiki attracted by this resort. Here are the resort towns of Kalithea, Hanioti, Pefkohori, Paliori, Loutra, Furka, Siviri, Neo Potidea and towns with numerous taverns, where you can enjoy fresh sea fish and a cold beer or fresh young local wine. You can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the promenade in fresh sea breezes and Greek architecture.Literally, an hour's drive from the resort is the largest amusement park in Greece that will impress any child. In addition to many games and activities that offer the standard amusement parks, this provides an opportunity to plunge into the tale - to pass on the famous Labyrinth Minotaur (of course, not really) to hear from the lips of all true Greeks of old details, but such an exciting and beautiful legends.The ancient city of Sani - a thriving city in the V century BC - Was known to have worshiped a female deity is primarily Artemis.
The small resort villages of Kallithea and Afitos preserved to this day the ruins of ancient temples of Zeus Ammon, and Dionysus.Ancient Potidea is the largest city with an important strategic value. It was dug canal that connects the two Gulf. In Poteidaia "gate" Cassandra, impresses the road itself, which, tapering forms the isthmus between the two sides of the peninsula. On the one hand you see the Thermalkos Bay and the legendary Mount Olympus, but on the other - Toroni Bay and views of the second finger of Halkidiki peninsula - Sithonia.Sithonia - is, above all, a wonderful landscape ..
The most popular resort towns - Metamorfosi, Nikita, Elya, Neos Marmaras, Vourvourou. The highest point - Itamos (811 m above sea level).
The largest hotel complex world famous Porto Carras offers all facilities for an exclusive holiday: golf club, horse riding, the only casino in Halkidiki, its own vineyard, a private marina, kids' clubs.

 Athos.
Gulfs between them are called Cassandra and Ayon Oros.
to get to Mount Athos itself problematic - need special permission from the ecclesiastical authorities on Mount Athos. Vhod women is strictly forbidden. Now, on the peninsula there are 20 monasteries on their way of living. deserves a cruise around Mount Athos, which already operates many centuries entire monastic republic. Athos for many years holds the status of independent monastic state. The Office carries out special monastic association consisting of representatives from each of the 20 monasteries.In addition, the Mount Athos peninsula is famous for its pristine nature and clear sea. Of course, here and developed tourist infrastructure (in the part of the peninsula that lies to the border with the monastic state). Thousands of pilgrims visit the Holy Mountain every year. The town is Ouranoupoli connecting link between the Holy Mount Athos and the rest of Greece.

Heavenly city, Ouranoupolis
Near the border with the monastic state is a picturesque town Ouranoupolis. Here, pilgrims - before you leave for the holy land, and tourists - to feel how different this part of the peninsula of Halkidiki from other areas, where violent resort life does not stop, day or night. Ouranoupolis - the edge of the secular land of Mount Athos, accessible to all. After him begins the edge, where can not get no women, and men must receive special permission. Because of Ouranoupolis a special atmosphere: still would be a city - guard on the way to the Holy Mount Athos. And the most recognizable face of the place is an ancient tower Ouranoupolis Andronicus Palaeologus era, built in 1344, the year in order to protect from the Sea. Ouranoupolis - a traditional stopping place during the popular sea cruise along the coast of the Holy Mount Athos. Here, tourists can go down to the beach, stroll, dine, take photographs or a swim at the beach, stroll through the picturesque souvenir shops, jewelry shops and church shops.

Beaches Athos. Beaches third "finger" of Halkidiki peninsula - is impeccably clean miles of the coasts, azure waves, the pine fragrance (the trees are in close proximity to the beaches, which makes the air is saturated with the healing scent of pine needles) and golden sand.