Kassandra, the west part of Halkidiki, being the closest to Thessaloniki, is the most popular and populated of the three peninsulas.
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Its white beaches and rocky, pine-studded promontories were the first to attract visitors, both Greeks and foreigners.
It is the most domesticated of the three prongs. Its plains are golden with cultivated fields. Its rolling hills blessed with lush vegetation and serene pine forests.
The inland villagers are farmers, who pursue their livelihood in the age - old manner and who welcome the stranger as a friend.
One of the oldest municipalities of Halkidiki prefecture is Kassandria. Since the l6th century it appears as a settlement, while its name originates from King Kassandros of Macedonia, but also from the homonymous ancient town, which is built in Kassandra's isthmus.
Kassandria's leading role comes early on into view. For years it constitutes the See of Metropolis but furthermore the Seat of the Vice-Consulates of France and Holland; after Kassandras holocaust (mass murder). In 1821, many residents gathered here and the development of a high-powered centre began. Kassandria's boundaries extend from Fourka to Sani.
