Our Sithonia is rich; not only in beaches with crystal clear water but also castles, churches, temples and chapels, all rich in history. So join us for a brief sightseeing tour.
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The Petralona cave
In 1959 a villager of Petralona, in Chalkidiki, Northern Greece, in his effort to find sources of water for the needs of the settlement, found a small cleft on the slopes of Mount Katsika. Two adventurous young men were lowered by rope to a depth of 13 meters. When they surfaced, they described the beautiful formations of stalactites and stalagmites, which they had seen for the first time in their lives.
I choose Sithonia because..
Itamus - Upper Nikita - Tristinika - Mt Athos - Diaporos
A Parthenon in Neos Marmaras
The existence of a Parthenon in Neos Marmaras, even only by name, surprises the unsuspected visitor who is visiting Chalkidiki for the very first time.
The traditional settlement of Parthenon has existed since the 9th century B.C., according to reports from ancient Greek historian Herodotus. People referred to it as “Parthenni” and “Parthenion” during the Byzantine era. Some historians place it in Lóggos, but have not determined its exact location. Others argue that the settlers moved it to its current location.
Exhibition of local history and folklore in Parthenon, Chalkidiki
The traditional Parthenon settlement is located In the peninsula of Sithonia, Chalkidiki, on the verdant slopes of Mt Dragounelis.
The local history and folklore exhibition is housed in the old primary school stone building (1908).