Nea Potidea
Nea Potidea was founded in 1922 by refugees from eastern Thrace on the site of ancient Potidea or Pallini. It is the village entering to Kassandra impressing the driver while he passes the bridge over the canal where the Thermaikos and Toroneos gulfs are combined together.
The history of Nea Potidea goes back to the early 17th century when it was still a Corinthian colony. The position of this place was very strategic in the ancient years. The today's village was founded in 1922 by the refugees from the East Thrace.
Nea Potidea is a beautiful place for holidays with many resorts and an important harbor. There are many hotels, rooms and apartments for the visitor's accommodation as well as many restaurants, taverns, super markets, and several shops. In the village live around 900 inhabitants and it is only 33 km south-west of Poligiros.
It is worth to visit the remains of the castle which the rebellious islanders barricaded themselves inside of in 1821. The church of the Taxiarches, which was founded in
1591 which is dependent on the Mount Athos and also the Dochiarion Monastery are important sightseeing for the visitors.
Beautiful blue sky and reflections!
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I would love to visit there even if the sky isn't as spectacular as the day you took this photo. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful spot. There's something so unique about the quality of the light and the color of the water in the Mediterranean.
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Beautiful photo with lovely colors and great lighting!
ReplyDeleteAh the sun, the sea, what a nice place to just sit and think.
ReplyDeletewhat a bright sunny day! it looks inviting to relax and swim :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful view!
ReplyDeleteA breathtaking shot.
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A beautiful seascape and such a delightfully blue sky.
ReplyDeleteThanks also for the history.
This is a wonderful view! The place looks so very inviting!!
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Beautiful sky and photo! Looks like a lovely place to visit!
ReplyDeleteWas für ein wunderbares Fleckchen Erde, ein unwiderstehliches Blau - wäre das jetzt schön!! Traumhaftes Bild!
ReplyDeleteliebe Grüße
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