Discover one of the oldest villages of Halkidiki, Sykia

At the southeastern end of the peninsula Sithonia after Kalamitsi, is one of the oldest villages of Chalkidiki, Sykia.

With a population of more than 3000 inhabitants, is located 160 km from Thessaloniki.

Dominant version of the name that is derived from the shadow of the imposing Mount Athos, which covers the village at sunrise.

The architecture of the village and especially the old village, has much in common with that of Mount Athos.

 

A walk through the village narrow streets will make you feel like you are back in time with the rhythms of life to flow slowly and calmly.

To find the village we turn from the main provincial road following the sign and 2 kilometers to the village center where you can find cafes and restaurants and taverns to enjoy the amazing tsipouro of the village that is famous for this and the native meats .

Has many attractions that can be seen starting from the stone elementary school is built entirely of granite on the hill in the center of the village since 1870.

Just above you will find the church of Agios Athanasios with magnificent wooden temple.

Above the village dominates "Koukos", a rocky and high hill, surrounded by a castle and where there was an important prehistoric settlement, and on its long beach you will find the two stone windmills.

The inhabitants of the village are engaged in fishing, beekeeping, livestock farming and tourism.

 

The area is full of wonderful beaches such as Kriaritsi, Klimataria, Tourkolimano, Pigadaki, Griavas, Agridia and many others of unique beauty.

All these beaches are located at the foot of Itamos, a mountain with several roads and paths that also hosts the oldest tree in Halkidiki, the eponymous Itamos, whose age exceeds 2000 years.

For the comfortable stay of visitors there are many rooms and apartments to rent, camping, restaurants, bars, but above all the hospitality of the local residents.

During your stay, explore all the surrounding beaches and do not forget to visit the fish taverns in Pigadaki and Tourkolimano.

The "virginity" of the coasts and nature, as well as the authenticity of its inhabitants, will offer you unforgettable holidays.

 

 

Next stop Kalamitsi a summer destination, popular reason of its unique beauty and amazing blue-green waters of.
Years is internationally one of the most famous dive sites with underwater landscapes of incredible beauty.
Organized missions from many countries visit each year to dive in its waters.
Kalamitsi you can find accommodations, lodgings and hotels and restaurants and other shops.
Feature point is a small and beautiful island near the coast.
There you will find a diving center and diving school.
Worth for those who have the knowledge and the opportunity for a swim ...

"Kofos Limin" the most beautiful and safest harbor in Greece.

One of the most famous fishing villages and ports of our country with steep and rocky coasts wrap and create the safest place.

There, on the rocky shores of open caves that visitors can get even by boat.

Porto Koufos is the largest fishing spot in the area and are equally famous fish taverns who visit even in winter.
In typical hill as we enter the harbor from the left side, the "Antikoufo", there are the remains of fortifications built by the Germans during the Second World War and the underground rooms and decks were rigged firearms.

The point is Ad on foot, 20 minutes walk from the castle Pycnometer, or by boat from the port within.

Leaving the harbor next stop is Kartalia, the southernmost tip of Sithonia, a stunning area of the coast rise vertically to a height of 100 meters.
The name is required to eagles have their nests in the rocks, and that the locals call them Kartalia.

In Porto Koufos try fresh local fish. You will remember for years ..

 

Toroni with enchanting sunset in the world ....

After the Marmara and continuing our journey south to the edge of the peninsula we meet Toroni.

Along a long beach that leads to the castle Lykithos, the rocky peninsula that by the 11th-8th century. BC was one of the two acropolis of Toroni and developed when the ancient city was fortified with massive walls, extending from antiquity to the present day one of the most beautiful villages.

Toroni is one of the most popular destinations in Sithonia with a pristine beach 2 km long and deep blue waters.

Number of tourist accommodation, rooms and apartments, restaurants and other stores are available to visitors during the summer months.

Particular beyond the famous castle Lykithos is the unic beautiful sunset that is more impressive than that of Santorini, but not as well known.

 

Worth to see Tristinika where you can drink at coffee bar Ethnik.