Sithonia

#402 among destinations in Greece

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Sithonia, also known as Longos, is a peninsula of Chalkidiki, which itself is located on a larger peninsula within Greece. The Kassandra Peninsula lies to the west of Sithonia and the Mount Athos peninsula to the east. Sithonia is also a municipality, covering the Sithonia peninsula. The seat of the municipality is the town Nikiti. ()

Local name: Σιθωνία Coordinates: 40°11'17"N, 23°45'34"E

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Sithonia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nikiti, Agios Nikolaos, Vourvourou, Diaporos Island.

5 miW
Village
Nikiti
127 min walk • One of the main attractions in Nikiti is its picturesque old town, with its narrow cobblestone streets and traditional stone houses. Visitors can wander through the quaint streets, admiring the architecture and soaking up the village's laid-back atmosphere.
5.5 miNW
Village
Agios Nikolaos
141 min walk • Visitors to Agios Nikolaos can immerse themselves in the tranquility of the village's traditional white-washed houses and narrow cobblestone streets, which are adorned with vibrant flowers and colorful bougainvillea. The local tavernas and cafes offer a taste of...
1.9 miE
Village
Vourvourou
49 min walk • Vourvourou is a village near Agios Nikolaos, in the Chalkidiki peninsula of northern Greece. It is best known as a holiday destination.
2.3 miNE
Island
Diaporos Island
58 min walk • Diaporos Island is an island of about one and a half square miles in the Singitic Gulf, Chalkidiki, northern Greece. In 1950 it had no inhabitants, however since the 1980s many private holiday homes have been built on the island.