Sithonia
The second peninsula of Halkidiki is Sithonia, located between Kassandra and Mount Athos, and surrounded by the Toronean Gulf to the east and the Singitic Gulf to the west.Sithonia has received the name after Sithonas, who was the son of Poseidon, which in Greek mythology is the god of sea. It is the perfect place to escape from civilized life, because of the magnificent landscape that attracts the tourists. From the first moment visitors are captivated by the white sandy beaches and the turquoise water. Above all this, Sithonia provides the perfect scenery of mountain and sea.
Sithonia offers a variety of accommodation facilities and it is well-known for the beautiful beaches such as Marathias, Azapiko, Korakas, Kriaritsi, Kalamitsi, Tristinika. One of the luxurious resort is Porto Carras in Neos Marmaras.We should also mention Porto Koufo, which is the largest natural harbour in Greece.
The peninsula of Sithonia is not only a summer resort but also a winter resort thanks to the splendid mountain destination.