Halkidiki is a peninsula located in the northeast of Greece on the coast of the Aegean Sea. It owes its name to the ancient Greek city of Chalcedon. This area is known for being the birthplace of the greatest scientist of all time, Aristotle. In addition, the peninsula has a huge tourism potential - the sights of Halkidiki attract travelers from all over the world.
Short description
Halkidiki resembles a trident, each "tooth" of which represents small peninsulas: Athos, Sithonia and Kassandra. Its surface is a hill up to 2 kilometers high. This is the famous Mount Athos. A relic pine forest, beech, fir and oak groves grow on the island.
Sights of Halkidiki
Holidays in Halkidiki is a unique opportunity to visit a picturesque place. Imagine green forests, steep cliffs, deep gorges and clear seas - a true paradise. But this peninsula is not only amazing nature, but also historical monuments thatare of great interest to tourists. The sights of Halkidiki are of great historical value.
Meteors
This is the name of a complex of 24 monasteries that were built in ancient times on top of the rocks. Translated from Greek, this word means "soaring in the clouds." Since ancient times, hermits from all over the world have come to this place. To date, 6 monasteries have been opened here, each of which is of great historical value.
Mount Athos
When visiting the sights of Halkidiki, one should not forget about Mount Athos, on which there are 20 monasteries (no more are allowed to be built). But the entrance to these places is limited for tourists. Men can visit Mount Athos only with a special visa, but women will not be allowed to go there. For disobedience, you can get a significant term and go to jail.
Olympus
Mount Olympus is the abode of all the Greek gods. Today this place is a national park in Greece. The divine landscape fascinates and bewitches. There are hiking and cycling trails here. Climbing the sacred mountain starts from the town of Litohoro, where you can find the information center.
Platamonas
This is the name of the castle-fortress in the Platamon Valley in Halkidiki. The sights of these places date back to the XIII century. Platamonas can be translated as "Castle of Beautiful Women". The festival of Olympus is celebrated here every summer.
Loutraki
13 kilometers from the city of Aridea arehealing thermal springs of Loutraki. The water temperature in them is always at around +37 degrees. The resort in its properties is not inferior to the famous French springs in the city of Vichy.
Petralona Cave
If you want to see where the oldest man in Europe was found, then your destination is Greece, Halkidiki. The sights of Petralona are unique. Here were found the remains of animals that are more than 5 million years old! All finds found in Petralona can be seen at the Anthropological Museum.
If you want to visit Greece, don't forget to stop by Halkidiki. The sights of these places will not leave anyone indifferent.
