Sithonia - one of the branches of the "trident" of the peninsula of Halkidiki, named after the son of the god of the seas, the titan of Sithon. According to the ancient Greek myth, it was in the picturesque groves of Sithonia that the ruler of the underworld, Aida managed to lure Persephone to her beauty.
Peninsula is washed by the waters of the Toroneos and Siengitiko bays, ends at Cape Drepano. Here, to the services of holidaymakers of hotels of all classes, including the largest complex Porto Carras with a golf course and the only one in Halkidiki casino. And you can also taste the nightlife here in the village of Neos Marmaras
Ancient cities of Sithonia - Galipsoz, Toroni, Singos, Sarti and Derry
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How to get to Sithonia
It is not difficult to get here at all, from the nearest airport in Thessaloniki there are frequent shuttle buses, so overcoming the distance from seventy to one hundred kilometers depending on which resort you have chosen, you will enter a quiet harbor where no one is in a hurry or late, and life goes on its way.
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The main resorts of Sithonia
The western coasts of Sithonia, from Nikiti to Neos Marmaras, are considered the best on the whole peninsula.
Metamorfosi and Nikiti are settlements with beautiful sandy beaches and pine groves. Nikiti stands out with special chimneys and brightly red roofs of old houses
Also worthy of attention is Vourvourou Bay with the same beach, considered the most exotic on the peninsula
Beaches
Beaches of Sithonia deserve special attention, they are among the cleanest in the world. And due to the presence of a huge number of small bays, there are practically no storms, the water is always calm and surprisingly transparent.
Soft sand or pebbles are placed in the many hours of sun bathing, and they are discouraged from sunbathing on a deckchair. If only in the first few days you are absorbed in your head with happy idleness, and then you want to have fun, there surely will be something for your taste - all kinds of slides, water skis, jet skis, boat trips, yachts or catamarans and much more. The coastal waters of the Aegean Sea and diving enthusiasts will not leave indifferent.
Sithonia's entertainment, excursions and attractions
Among the architectural attractions of the peninsula, the most significant and popular are the ancient fortification Lykif and the Christian shrine - the church of St. Athanasius. Besides this, there are ruins of the city, founded in ancient times.
In addition to the infinitely pleasant and comfortable rest, Sithonia can entertain you on authentic Greek festivals, traditions of which are still observed in some villages. In addition, along the banks of the Aegean Sea, there are numerous tiny villages of hereditary fishermen who will gladly acquaint you with their simple life and even treat them to the delicious seafood. It is here that you can better know the nature of the Greeks, feel the manifestation of their cordiality and hospitality.
Nature of Sithonia
Sithonia peninsula is distinguished by its unique natural resources, incredible landscapes and an ineffable atmosphere of appeasement and tranquility. Here come those who are tired of the noisy and rapid life of megacities, and wants to take a short respite to regain strength, find inner harmony and just get a lot of wonderful experiences.
In a small area of Sithonia, mountain ranges, coniferous forests, olive groves, golden sandy beaches and beaches, lined with fine whitish pebbles. The air here is permeated with the smell of the sea and perennial pines, and silence is only broken by the slight noise of the surf and the shouting of the white-winged seagulls - nothing will prevent your secluded rest, but not deprived of comfort and all the benefits of civilization.
In this idyll, created by nature itself, there would be no urbanistic motifs at all, so there are no cities on the peninsula, only small villages with winding narrow streets in which are buried in the greenery of the villa in the traditional Greek style.
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