The Greek mythology often refers to Halkidiki. Giant Enkelados, the master of earthquakes is buried in Kassandra. Mount Athos was formed from the rock Giant Athos threw against the Gods and Sithonia was named after one of Poseidon’s sons. The fossilized remains of elephant-like creatures and other extinct species found in Nikiti link to another era, which mankind probably never saw.
THE HISTORY
OVER THE SPAN OF AEONS
ASTONISHING FACTS
FROM ANCIENT TIMES
The findings in the cave of Petralona prove the existence of human beings in Halkidiki over 700,000 years ago.
In the 8th century BC Halkidiki gets inhibited by people who came from Halkida and Eretria.
Three centuries later major organized communities started forming and in 348 BC King Philip added the region to the vast Kingdom of Macedonia.
AN UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
MOUNT ATHOS
Around the 9th century AD the monastery community of Agion Oros started forming. The first monastery, Megisti Lavra, was built in 963 and 19 other followed. In the 10th century Karyes turns into the capital of Mount Athos. Since then the third peninsula is a sacred place. It is an area for prayer and spiritual orientation that managed to preserve its priceless treasures and promote the Greek-Orthodox culture through the centuries.
TRIKORFO BEACH
IN THE HEART OF HALKIDIKI
Trikorfo Beach is an 18.5 acre summer resort built amphitheatrically in an olive yard with respect to the unique environmental conditions and the local architecture. Set on a 250 meter golden-sand beach it extends from the crystal clear waterfront to the near mountain with panoramic and magnificent views of Toroneos Gulf in Sithonia Halkidiki, Greece.
Latitude: 40.263525 – Longitude: 23.471510
TRAVEL INFORMATION
TIPS FOR YOUR CONSIDERATIONElectricity is 220 volts. Greece’s time zone is GMT+2. Loose and casual clothing is advisable. In Spring and Fall, you may need a light sweater in the evenings.