Kassandra is the western peninsula of Halkidiki, called also known as the first leg of Halkidiki.
Prehistoric times, the peninsula of Cassandra called Flegra and means place fire in Greek mythology was the home of the Giants in this place where the battle took place in trying to expel the gods from Olympus.
In antiquity called Pallini after the Hellenistic, was present and final name, Kassandra
Kassandra surrounded east of Toroneos Gulf known as the Gulf of Kassandra, west of the Thermaic Gulf and south of the Sea of the northern Aegean.
The peninsula Kassandra most populated of the three peninsulas of Halkidiki are one of the most famous places in Chalkidiki with special tourist and cultural development.
On the north and unique entrance as you come from Thessaloniki you will find the New Potidea and to the southernmost destination Paliouri Kassandra is a popular holiday destination and entertainment
Characteristic of the Kassandra peninsula is the cosmopolitan areas, the very beautiful coastline you can find organized beaches with all amenities.
In Kassandra you have to explore archaeological sites, Byzantine churches, important wetlands, olive groves and beautiful pine forests, endless beaches and discover hidden beaches and spend your most beautiful holiday in Halkidiki.
The Kassandra Festival since 1993 founded, is one of the most important cultural institutions of Northern Greece and lasts throughout July and August a very important cultural events hosted in the theater in Kassandra Siviri
Cassandra will find many hotels and accommodation apartments rooms or studios for your holiday in Halkidiki.
The peninsula of Kassandra includes the following settlements in small spaced worth visiting:
Kassandrias, Nea Fokea, Athitos, Kallithea, Kryopigi, Kassandrino, Fourka, Kalandra, Hanioti, Agia Paraskevi, Nea Skioni Paliouri, Pefkohori Polychrono and many villages,
between them and Siviri.
