Chalkidiki or Halkidiki , is a peninsula and regional unit of Greece, part of the Region of Central Macedonia in Northern Greece. The autonomous Mount Athos region constitutes the easternmost part of the peninsula, but not of the regional unit.
The capital of Chalkidiki is the main town of Polygyros, located in the centre of the peninsula. Chalkidiki is a popular summer tourist destination.
Halkidiki actually holds the first place in the regions with the longest coastline in Greece which makes it a very favorable place for yacht sailing. One of the factors that make Halkidiki the ideal place to enjoy sailing is its pleasing weather conditions. The weather in Halkidiki is generally Mediterranean, meaning limited rainfall, a mild winter season and a perfect summer climate. Yacht cruising or sailing in Halkidiki is an amazing experience during the summertime due to the warm daytime sunshine and the cool night breeze.