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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “History”
Today a visitor to Toroni can see the remains of a few walls that project from the ground up to a height of about 2 meters. These castle ruins are what’s left of ancient Toroni (Torone) and have been under excavation for several decades. The narrow causeway that connects the peninsula to the mainland is fenced off, protecting the ruins …
So you are planning your trip to Sithonia and you are wondering what if it rains, what will we do? This is where you need and ace up your sleeve to make the kids happy. One of the local favorites is Petralona Cave. The Cave The real reason to come to Petralona Cave is of course for the cave. Museums …
Ouranoupoli – a gem in Halkidiki. The small village of Ouranoupoli, located on the northern end of the Athos peninsula is a popular destination for those who decide to take a Mount Athos boat tour. After cruising along the western side of the Athos peninsula and seeing the many monasteries, the boat will bring you to Ouranoupoli for a …
Philippi is one of the great cities of the ancient Greek world. Philippi has had its share of fame. It was built along the ancient Roman trade route called the Via Egnatia, which stretched from Rome to Constantinople (Istanbul). Remains of this route can still be found in the northern Greek region of Macedonia. Philippi also entertained great names of …
Almost in the backyard of Halkidiki a fantastic discovery was made in the town of Amphipolis, just a short drive from Halkidiki. A tomb of somebody very important. Speculation was going around as to if this could be the very tomb of the man who put Greece on the map – Alexander the Great! On hearing this news, of course …
Macedonia is Greece’s largest region. The diversity of Macedonia makes it a paradise for all kinds of tourism. Whether it’s ski resorts on dramatic snow capped peaks, or a simple parasol on an isolated white sand Aegean beach. Or the endless fields of olive groves bordering winding rows of grape bearing vines. All this is to be enjoyed by those …
When visiting Halkidiki, it is well worth to check out some of the historical destinations around the area. One of those is Kavala, which has a rich and colourful history that stretches back 3000 years. The history of Kavala Founded by settlers from Thassos, the new colony was called Neapolis or “New City”. Neapolis was also the port of Philippi …
When taking a Mount Athos cruise or boat tour from Sithonia, the excursion begins in Ormos Panagias. Starting early in the morning, the boat will cross the gulf to the southern part of the Athos peninsula. From the base of Mount Athos, the tour boat will gradually work its way north along the Athos shoreline where you will have spectacular …
