Kassandra – Halkidiki

The Northwestern corner of the Aegean Sea is dominated by the peninsula of Halkidiki, with its size and morphology. It occupies the area: south of the lakes of Koroneia and Volvi, east of the Thermaic Gulf and west of the Strymonikos Gulf. Its southern end is formed by three individual, smaller peninsulas: Kassandra (ancient Pallini or Flegra) to the west, Sithonia in the middle and Athos (ancient Akti or Athos) to the east with three corresponding capes: Kanasterio, Drepano (ancient Derris or Ampelos) and Akrathos (ancient Nymphaeo or Akrathos). The peninsula of Kassandra has a triangular shape. Cape Possidi forms the apex of the triangle, while the 45 km long shores of the Toroneos Gulf form its base. The western side, 28 km long, is formed by the shores of the Thermaikos Gulf, while the southern side, 33 km long, is formed by the shores of the North Aegean. The Potidea Channel, at the northern end, separates Kassandra from the main body of Halkidiki, giving it an insular character.