Metagitsi is a quiet village in the interior of Halkidiki, built in a hilly, green landscape in the area between Ormylia and Sithonia. It keeps an authentic, rural character, away from the seaside resorts.
Metagitsi is a typical village of the Ha ## Quick facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Area | mainland | | Population | โ | | Coordinates | 40.3097, 23.635 | ## Description
Metagitsi is a quiet village in the interior of Halkidiki, built in a hilly, green landscape in the area between Ormylia and Sithonia. It keeps an authentic, rural character, away from the seaside resorts.
Metagitsi is a typical village of the Halkidiki countryside, with olive groves, farming life, forests and a calm atmosphere. It lies on the route to Sithonia, making it a convenient passage and stop.
Although hilly, it's within convenient distance of the popular Psakoudia beach and the shores of the Toronaios Gulf.
The area is known for its local products โ oil, olives and honey โ which you'll find in the village's tavernas and shops.
It's about 1 hour by car from Thessaloniki. Nearby are Ormylia with its monastery, Psakoudia and Vavdos.
Ideal for those wanting authentic countryside and quiet, with the sea and Sithonia close by. Worth visiting year-round.
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