Halkidiki lies to the south, Mt. Athos, the monastic state, the holy mountain, a separate and special feature. Dozens of fabulous Byzantine monasteries lurk in the fertile valleys ancl perch on sheer rocky
coasts hiding unique treasures.
The capital of Halkidiki is Poligiros, a picturesque town. Its unique sights are its three fingers, Kassandra, Sithonia and Athos, with beautifuI sandy beaches and pine trees that come down to "meet" the deep blue water of the
sea.
