Portaria is a village in mainland Halkidiki, built near Nea Moudania and ancient Olynthos, a short distance from Thessaloniki. It combines a rural, traditional character with easy access to the sea and to important sights.
Portaria keeps an authe ## Quick facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Area | mainland | | Population | 800 | | Coordinates | 40.2833, 23.3 | ## Description
Portaria is a village in mainland Halkidiki, built near Nea Moudania and ancient Olynthos, a short distance from Thessaloniki. It combines a rural, traditional character with easy access to the sea and to important sights.
Portaria keeps an authentic village way of life, with olive groves, farming and a calm atmosphere. It's a more "everyday" side of Halkidiki, away from the tourist crowds of the coastal resorts.
The nearby Moudania beaches (Nea Moudania, Portes, Agios Mamas) are a few kilometres away, with shallow water suitable for families, making a daily trip to the sea easy.
In the area you'll find tavernas with local dishes and countryside produce, such as oil, olives and honey, at a relaxed pace.
It's only ~40 minutes by car from Thessaloniki. Very close are Nea Moudania with its full services, Zografou and ancient Olynthos, one of the most important archaeological sites in the region, with its unique mosaics.
Ideal for those wanting an authentic village with the sea and archaeology close by, at a convenient distance from the city. Worth visiting year-round.
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