region information
Chalkidiki peninsula in Greece on the Aegean Sea. Has the shape of a trident. Three "sleeve" of Halkidiki are Sithonia and Athos (Athos). The peninsula is jutting into the Aegean Sea between Orfanskiya and Thessaloniki Bay. Nearby is Thessaloniki. Beautiful scenery and the opportunity to visit many cultural and historical attractions make the peninsula desired destination. The capital of the prefecture of Halkidiki is Polygyros city.
