Chalcidice or Halkidiki (in Greek: Χαλκιδική, alternative transliterations Khalkidiki, Chalkidiki, Khalkidhiki) 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' – Kassandra, Sithonia, and Agion Oros (the ancient Acte), which contains Athos. The monasteries of Mount Athos are located on the easternmost 'finger'.
In ancient times, Chalkidiki 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 Chalkidiki (Halkidiki) 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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Prefecture Of Halkidiki
o Area (sq.km): 2.918
o Population (2001): 105.156
o Population Density(hab/sq.km): 36
o Capital City: Poligiros
o Number of Hotels: 418
o Number of hotel Rooms: 34.023
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Tourism Police Stations
o Name: Tourism Police Station
o Location: Poligiros
o Address: 8, Polytechneiou Street, P.O. Box 631 00 Polygyros
o Telephone: 23710 23496
o Fax: 23710 22820
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Camping Sites
o Agios Georgios, Nikiti Halkidiki, Tel: 23750 22383
o Aigeas, Nea Kalikratia Halkidiki, Tel: 23990 23871
o Alikes, Amouliani Halkidiki, Tel: 23770 51379
o Anamour, Sikia Halkidiki, Tel: 23750 51112
o Anemi Beach, Nea Skioni Halkidiki, Tel: 23740 71276
o Areti, Neos Marmaras Halkidiki, Tel: 23750 71573
o Armenistis, Akti Armenistis Halkidiki, Tel: 23750 91497
o Asteris, Sikia Halkidiki, Tel: 23750 41415
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Domestic Port Authorities
o City: Ierissos
o Harbour: Ierissos
o Category: Port Authoriy
o Tel: 23770 22576
o Fax: 23770 22666
o VHF Channels: 12
o City: Nea Moudania
o Harbour: Nea Moudania
o Category: Port Authority Station
o Tel: 23730 21172
o VHF Channels: 7,12
o City: Ouranopoli
o Harbour: Ouranoupoli
o Category: Port Authority Station
o Tel: 23770 71248
o VHF Channels: 12
o City: Stratoni
o Harbour: Stratoni
o Category: Port Authority Station
o Tel: 23760 22210
o VHF Channels: 12
o City: Dafni
o Harbour: Dafni (Agio Oros)
o Category: Port Authority Station
o Tel: 23770 23300
o VHF Channels: 12
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Diving Centers
o Name: Athos-Pallini
o Location: Kalithea
o Address: Kalithea
o Telephone: 23740 22480, 2310 323365
o Diving Area: Halkidiki
o Name: Saris Christos
o Location: Paliouri
o Address: Paliouri
o Telephone: 2310 463204
o Diving Area: Paliouri
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Golf Courses
o Name: Porto - Carras Golf Course Club
o Location: Porto Carras
o Address: Porto Carras Halkidiki
o Year: 1975
o Holes: 18
o Club House: Yes
o Area: 60 hectares
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Carnivals
o Name: Poligiros's Carnival
o Location: Poligiros
o Description: Carnival celebrations, many decades ago, were established in Polygyros. Nowadays, they last 12 days. The spirit of the Polygyros Carnival like most of festivities throughout Greece, can be traced back in antiquity. During the Carnival, local delicacies, such as fine wines, sausages, traditional halva, and pies are served free of charge.
o Municipality of Polygyros: Tel: 23710 22619
