THE REGION OF HALKIDIKI - TOURIST RESORT OF HALKIDIKI - GREECE

A litle history of Halkidiki
    In this region,when the Gods of Olympus were the worthies of this world, the Earth gave birth to the "Giants" , who during their war with the Gods threw burning tree-trunks to he Gods' residence.Therefore this area was given the name Flegra (from the flames).
    Later on King Sithon was married to the Nymphe Mendis and she gave birth to Pallini whose husband Kleitos named Flegra after his wife, therefore was later called Pallini. The ancient cities of Pallini exist since the 12th century BC.The fall of Troy an event by which the whole Greece was shaken ,marked this area as well.
    The group of Trojans with Aeneas as leader went to Pallini that was inhabited by the Krousaes, the most loyal allies of Troy; Aeneas spends the winter in this region and then goes to the north and builds the town of Aenia.
    A second group of Achaeans with Protesilaos as leader stops between Kanistro and Mendi to get provisions.But the bondswomen they carried with them from Troy, set fire to their boats. Therefore they were obliged to stay there and create the settlement of ancient Skioni. Later on , in the 7th century BC, at the northern side, the Corinthians founded Poidea and farther down Sani.

    Halkidiki description
    Halkidiki is a peninsula, southeast of the city of Thessaloniki the Greece's second largest city situated in Northern Greece. With its characteristic three peninsulas Kassandra, Sithonia and Athos, it resembles a trident reaching the Aegean Sea. The sunny, golden sandy beaches, deep and picturesque gulfs, traditional villages and modern tourist resorts, small islands, sheltered bays and pine tree covered hills descending to the sea, Mediterranean climate and magnificent natural beauty compose the fabulous picture of today's Halkidiki.
    Halkidiki is one of the main Touristic attractions of Greece surrounded by crystal waters, beautiful beaches and extraordinary natural beauty.
    There are not the words to describe all this unique beauty of this wonderful resort called Halkidiki. One must come to see and enjoy it.
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