Chalkidiki, is one of the prefectures of Greece. It is located in the southeastern portion of Central Macedonia. The Cholomontas mountains lie in the northcentral part. It consists of a large peninsula in the northwestern Aegean Sea, resembling a hand with three "fingers" (though in Greek these peninsulas are often referred to as "legs") – Pallene (now Kassandra, Sithonia, and Agion Oros (the ancient Acte), which contains Mount Athos and its monasteries.
In ancient times, Chalkidiki was part of Thrace. The first Greek settlers in this area came from Chalcis (Halkis) and Eretria, cities in Euboea, around the eighth century B C who founded cities such as Mende, Toroni and Scioni; a second wave came from Andros in the sixth century B C. The ancient city of Stageira was the birthplace of the great philosopher Aristotle.

The capital of Chalkidiki is the main town of Poligyros, located in the center of the peninsula. Its most populous municipalities are Moudania, Kallikrateia, Poligyros, and Kassandra. Its largest towns are Nea Moudania,Nea Kallikrateia, and the main town of Polygyros.
There are many summer resorts on the beaches of all three fingers where other minor towns and villages are located, such as at Yerakini (Gerakina Beach), Neos Marmaras (Porto Karras) Ouranoupolis, Nikiti, Psakoudia, Kallithea (Pallene/Pallini, Athos), Sani Resort and more.

With a coastline of more than 550 km Chalkidiki offers the most beautiful beaches in Greece. 46 of them are awarded with the Blue Flag. But Chalkidiki offers more than sun, sea and beach. Chalkidiki is full of entertainment, festivals and cultural events. There are 20 archaeological sites, historical sites such as Stagira (where Aristotle was born) and the caves of Petralona which were inhabited about 700.000 years ago.

Chalkidiki is the place that matches to everybody's lifestyle. There are plenty types of activities for everyone's taste; Chalkidiki is the ideal place for couples and families who like excursions, nature, swimming, sunbathing & water sports activities.
Also for those who like glamour resorts or an exciting nightlife in modern and exotic summer clubs, Chalkidiki is definately the place to go