Pyrgadikia ( el, Πυργαδίκια) is a Greek village in the
Chalkidiki
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peninsula. It is located in the south-east part of Chalkidiki (approximately 110 km south-east of
Thessaloniki
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), built on the coast of Siggitikos bay (part of
Aegean sea
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). It is part of the
Aristotelis municipality and the
Panagia municipal unit. The population of the village is 320 residents according to 2011 census. The central church of the village is dedicated to Panagia and celebrated every year on the eight of September.
History
The name of the village probably derives from the phrase "''peri Gardikeia''" (around Gardikeia) that ended up to ''Pyrgadikeia'' and finally ''Pyrgadikia''. During the
Byzantine era
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, the village was mentioned by its current name. After the
Greco-Turkish War, many refugees from the village of
Afthoni (located on the
Marmara Island
Marmara Island ( ) is a Turkish island in the Sea of Marmara. With an area of it is the largest island in the Sea of Marmara and is the second largest island of Turkey after Gökçeada (older name in Turkish: ; el, Ίμβρος, links=no ''Im ...
) relocated to Pyrgadikia. Today the educational and cultural society of Pyrgadikia is named Afthoni after the village of the same name.
Historical population
Tourism
The primary occupation of the residents is providing tourist services. The village includes a very inviting Plaka area where tourists dine and relax. In addition, the village is surrounded by many beautiful beaches. Some of the nearby beaches include Salonikios Beach, Gyalikes Beach, Eirini Beach, Agios Theodoros Beach and Latomeio Beach. The most well known beach is Campus Beach.
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External links
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Populated places in Chalkidiki