CHALKIDIKI
REGION OF MAINLAND GREECE - Chalkidiki is one of the prefectures
of Greece. It is located in Northern Greece and in the southern
part of Central Macedonia. Its coastline borders the North East
Aegean sea.
The area of Halkidiki is a large peninsula with 3 legs. These 3
regions are Pallini which is now called Kassandra, the region of
Sithonia and the region of Agion Oros which contains Mount Athos
with its numerous monasteries dating back to Byzantine times.
Chalkidiki is a very popular holiday area for both Greeks and foreigners
and it is well know for its magnificent coastline and beaches as
well as its lush forests .
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