Neos Marmaras ( el, Νέος Μαρμαράς, ''Néos Marmarás'', , "New Marmara") is a town on the

Sithonia Sithonia ( el, Σιθωνία), also known as Longos, is a peninsula of Chalkidiki, which itself is located on a larger peninsula within Greece. The Kassandra Peninsula lies to the west of Sithonia and the Mount Athos peninsula to the east. Sithon ...

peninsula, in the

Chalkidiki Chalkidiki (; el, Χαλκιδική , also spelled Halkidiki, is a peninsula and regional unit of Greece, part of the region of Central Macedonia, in the geographic region of Macedonia in Northern Greece. The autonomous Mount Athos region co ...

peninsula,

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. In 2011, Neos Marmaras had 3,352 permanent residents; however, the summer-time population has been estimated at 20,000.Neos Marmaras, Halkidiki
/ref> The main industries are tourism, agriculture (olives, wine, and honey), and fishing. Situated on three shoreline hills, below the two mountains, Itamos and Tragoudeli (singing mountain), Neos Marmaras is located from Thessaloniki, from Poligyros and 9 kilometres (6 mi) from

Elia (Nikiti) Elia is a Greek village in Sithonia, on the Chalkidiki peninsula in Central Macedonia. The village is located 12 kilometers from the ancient settlement of Nikiti and the resort town of Neos Marmaras. Elia dates back to the Byzantine The ...

History

Most of the residents are originally from

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, in the

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, and from Parthenonas, a small village on the mountain, Itamos. Neos Marmaras was formed in 1925 by

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from

following the

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and exchange of populations with Turkey. In 1970, the traditional inland hill village of Parthenonas was abandoned and these inhabitants moved down to the coast and also settled in Neos Marmaras boosting its population. Since the 1980s, Neos Marmaras has become a popular tourist town with numerous cafes, restaurants and bars along the waterfront being very busy in the summer months.

Porto Carras

Porto Carras Porto Carras (Greek: Πόρτο Καρράς), known as Porto Carras Grand Resort, is one of northern Greece's largest and most famous hotels and holiday resorts. It is located on Sithonia, Chalkidiki peninsula in Macedonia, Greece. It is about 120 ...

is a big 5-star resort outside Neos Marmaras. It is one of the biggest in northern Greece. There is also a famous wine from Porto Carras called Domaine Porto Carras.

Settlements

Neos Marmaras has numerous settlements and islands including: * Paradeisos ( el, Παράδεισος, ), a small settlement close to Neos Marmaras. It has approximately 40 people and lies just downhill of Marmaras in a low-lying area. * Agia Kyriaki ( el, Αγία Κυριακή, ), a very small marina and fishing settlement in a small bay outside Marmaras with some 20 people living there in the summertime. * Imeri Elia ( el, Ήμερη Ελιά, ) is a small settlement close to Porto Carras. Some older mills are found in the river, Potamos Neou Marmara near Imeri Elia. The area has some 20 people living there in summer. * Azapiko Beach ( el, Αζάπικο, ), a famous beach outside Marmaras, with only 5 people living there in summertime. * Kelyfos Island ( el, Κέλυφος, ), meaning Shield Island in Greek, is an island located just outside the bay of Neos Marmaras. It is also called Turtle Island, as the island is said to look like a turtle. The island was a strategic hiding point during the ancient days of Greece and in some cases during the Second World War. * Spalathronisia ( el, Σπαλαθρονήσια, ). This island is located near Azapiko beach. It is the biggest island on the west side of Sithonia peninsula.

Climate

The climate is hot in the summer and mild in the winter, due to its location on higher grounds. The winters are rainier than the summers in Neos Marmaras. It rains a lot in the village, specially winter time but the village has seen snow several times. The areas surrounding Neos Marmaras, especially the village of Parthenonas has seen snow almost every winter.

References

External links

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