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Halkidiki & Mt Athos
Mt Athos
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17 Northern Greece's 'three fingers' are outstretched in the Aegean: the
Halkidiki Peninsula ( Click here ) has great beaches, nightlife, camping
spots and some serious history. The first finger, Kassandra, buzzes in summer
with open-air discos and fleshed-out beaches. The second, Sithonia, is quieter,
drawing escapists to its sandy shores. Ouranoupoli on the third finger, Athos, of-
fers family-friendly beaches, while the monasteries of the forested Mt Athos
( Click here ) have preserved their Byzantine rituals for over 1000 years.
 
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