NIKITI 
It is
one of the oldest villages in Chalkidiki and started being built in about
1300 by the farmers of "Neakitis", a monastery dependency of the Holy Mountain
of Xenophon. By the 15th century it was already indepedent and known as
"Nikitou" a name from which "Nikiti" originates. Until the beginning of
our century the settlement covered the slopes around the church of St.
Nikitas. After 1920 it started expanded towards the sea. Now the inhabitants
are about 2000. They occupy themselves with farming, oil-producing, fishing,
resincollecting, and mostly bee-keeping which has been prospering in Nikiti
since the 14th century(it has been characterised as the greatest honey
producing area in Europe). The beaches and the colourful succesions of
granite, pine trees and the sea satisfies those who love nature. Those
of you who have some knowledge on the subject can finf out fossils of mastodons,
rhinoceros and other extinct species. Lovers of antiquity can visit:
1) The old
basilica of Sofronios at Agios Georgios (excavations in process) with mosaics
and sculpted marble decoration(5th c.). Near there the ruins of a second
basilica can be found. The old church of St.George is built over them.
2) The old
basilica at Elia(5th century).
3) The church
of Virgin Mary in the cemetery of the village. Frescoes dated from the
end of the 17th century.
4) The church
of St.Nikitas, the patron Saint of the village(1867) with frescoes by George
Paralis and icons from the 17th century.
5) Speciments
of popular architecture from the 19th century which can be found in the
old village.
6) The Mills(19th
century)
7) The archaeological
collection of the Ministry of Civilization which is inaccessible to the
public.
Local
celebrations
1. The
swimming races across Toroneos Gulf(25 km) every last Sunday of July.
2. Bicycle
race around Sithonia(100 km) every second Sunday of September.
3. The
feast dedicated to the patron Saint on September 14,15 and 16.
Famous
local products
Honey,
revani(cake with syrap)
N.MARMARAS 
The village
was built in 1925, after the disaster in Asia Minor, to house the refugees
from the Marmaras in propontis. In 1970 the inhabitants of a nearbysettlement
called Parthenon, joined the inhabitants of N.Marmaras, the population
of which reached the number of 1700. A rapid development of the settlement
followed, due to tourism, and today its population has increased to 3000
people approximately. N.Marmaras is one of the most notable resorts of
Macedonia. It is built on hills and is surrounded by a beautiful pine-tree
forest. To the East and to the West there are two long beaches with beautiful
stretches of sand and clear sea which has been awarded with the European
"Blue Flag". The visitors' possible material needs can be satisfied at
the various shops of folk art, clothing, food e.t.c. and at the various
restaurants serving food of excellent quality and extremely fresh fish.
For their entertainment they can choose among a wide variety of bars, pubs,
discos e.t.c which gather people from various places. On a slope of the
hills, they can find the beautiful, old settlement of Parthenon, the buildings
of which are preserved. To the east of Marmaras the enormous cluster of
hotels, the Porto Carras is situated. It has an excellent organisation
and a safe marina for big and small boats.
Local
celebrations
The three
days of th Pentecost in June with cultural, folklore manifestations organised
by the authorities and the Prikonesian Cultural Society. Dancing groups,
music, and reviving of old customs.
July 27: Popular feast dedicated to St. Panteleimonas, at the square of
the village. Food and wine is given out to everybody.
August
29: Commemoration of the Beheading of John the Baptist at the east
square of the village. Popular musicians and dancing groups. Frequent cultural
activities at the Porto Carras, i.e. congresses, theatrical performances,
musical and sports manifestations e.t.c.
Famous
local products
Wine,
fish, olive-oil, olives, honey and "tsipouro"(strong alcoholic drink).
Overland
transport
A bus
from Thessaloniki, 6 times a day in summer and 3 times in winter.