Halkidiki Nea Potidea

Nea Potidea is, probably, at the best position of Halkidiki in order to explore the whole region. It was built at the entrance of the first peninula, thus, it provides easy access to the first and second peninsula (Kassandra and Sithonia), as well as the main part of Halkidiki (it is only 9 klm away from Nea Moudania, the major town of the area), and 67klm from Thessaloniki. However, the place on its own is a place to stay and discover. Indicative are the numbers of hotels and appartments of the town, and the number of tourists that choose Potidea for their holidays. Thanks to its strategic position, Potidea was developed since the ancient years. It used to be a Corinthean colony since the 7th century BC and had very good trading relations with many major ports in the ancient world. The town of Potidea is washed from the sea both from the west and the east, and a canal is connecting the two gulfs, while a bridge offers access to the rest of the mainland. Crossing the bridge is a small experience itself, as the view is fantastic.

Thanks to this, you can choose among many beaches, either on the east, or the west. If you are looking for non-organised beaches, starting from Potidea (under the bridge), and heading towards Agios Mamas on the East, a huge coastline of a sandy beach lays along a 10 klm length.



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