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Chalcidice or Halkidikí (in Greek: Χαλκιδική, alternative transliterations Khalkidiki, Chalkidikí, Khalkidhikí) is one of the prefectures of Greece. It is located in the southeastern portion of [Macedonia (Greece)] (Central Macedonia).
The Cholomontas or the Cholomon mountains lie in the northcentral part. It consists of a large peninsula in the northwestern Aegean Sea, resembling a hand with three "fingers" – Pallene (now Kassandra), Sithonia, and Ayion Oros (the ancient Acte), which contains Athos. The monasteries of Mount Athos are located on the easternmost "finger".
In ancient times, Chalcidice was part of Thrace. The first Greek settlers in this area came from Chalcis (the area around Chalcis was also known as Chalcidice) and Eretria, cities in Euboea, around the 8th century BC who founded cities such as Mende, Torone and Scione, a second wave came from Andros in the 6th century BC. The ancient city of Stageira was the birthplace of the great philosopher Aristotle.
Capital of Chalcidice is the city of Polygyros, located in the center of the peninsula.
In June 2003, at the holiday resort Porto Carras located in Neos Marmaras, Sithonia, European Union leaders presented the first draft of the European constitution. See History of the European Constitution for developments after this point.
The only prefectural boundary is with the Thessaloniki prefecture located to the north.
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Bella Beach Hotel
Greece / Crete / Heraklion / HersonissosOpen:May to October...The 5-star Bella Beach Hotel enjoys its location close to the beach. The tranquil hotel represents modern architecture in Hersonissos.
Gennadi Grand Resort
Greece / Dodecanese Islands / Rhodes / GennadiOpen:April to November...Gennadi Grand Resort is your peaceful place in the sun, your genuine hideaway to escape from life's hassles creating precious memories of a holistic summer experience in Rhodes.
Myconian Imperial Hotel & Thalasso Spa Center
Greece / Cyclades Islands / Mykonos / EliaOpen: May to October ... We are a proud member of Leading Hotels of the World and an exclusive address on Mykonos, poised on the foothills of Elia Bay, immediately above the aquamarine waters and famously fine sand of our private beach.
Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort
Greece / Cyclades Islands / Mykonos / Agios IoannisOpen: May to October...Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort is located right on Agios Ioannis beach. It offers 5-star boutique accommodation with stone-paved paths overlooking the island of Delos.
Anemone Villa
Greece / Macedonia / Halkidiki (Chalkidiki) / Kassandra- SaniOpen:April to October...It is a two-storied building with a big outdoor area with sun beds and a hammock. The 120 m2 villa consists of one living room, a dining area, a kitchen fully equipped with Miele's brand kitchen appliances and one bedroom on the ground floor and two bedrooms, a bathroom and a veranda with outdoor Jacuzzi on the first floor.
St George Lycabettus Boutique Hotel
Greece / Attica / Athens CityOpen:All Year .....The St George Lycabettus affords breath-taking panoramic views over Athens to the Acropolis and the Saronic Gulf beyond. Guests are also perfectly positioned right in the pulsing heart of Athens, just steps away from Kolonaki’s alluring shops, museums, galleries and eateries.