Chalcidice Attractions Khalkidikí

The peninsula of Chalcidice, a hilly and well wooded region, lies southeast of Salonica, with three finger-like sub-peninsulas reaching out into the sea - to the west Kassándra, in the middle Sithónia (or Lóngos), to the east Athos. The name of the peninsula is a reminder that the Euboean city of Chalkis founded 32 cities here, including Olynthos. In recent years Chalcidice, with its magnificent long sandy beaches, has become a rapidly developing holiday region.

Chalcidice is traversed by two roads running from west to east, Salonica-Rendína-Kavála and Salonica-Políyiros-Ierissós, from which side roads branch off and run south.
The Chalcidice Rally is held annually at the beginning of September.

Nikiti Folk Festival

The Nikiti Folk Festival is held annually in mid-September.

Paliouri, Greece

The village of Paliouri lies on the coast. Vines and flowers embellish the old Macedonian balconies and courtyards and there is also a camping site here run by the National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Polygyros - Archeological Museum, Greece

Chalcidice's charming capital lies 69km from Salonica. It was built in line with an amphitheater up the foothills of Mt Holomon (Homomodas). The town has retained its traditional character and its neighborhoods have changed little over the past century.

The town has an archeological museum that contains archaeological finds from Chalkidiki, sculptures, reliefs, pottery and metal-work in the form of weapons and jewelry.

Address

Polygyros Museum
Iroou Square
Khalkidikí
Greece

Hours

January 1 to December 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30
Close		15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00

Always closed on:

New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)