Palaiokastro is a farming village of ~800 residents in the hinterland between Moudania and Polygyros, next to Simantra (2.2 km). The name betrays an old fort at the settlement's site — today the landscape is peaceful: fields, olives and the quiet rhythm of central Halkidiki's plain.
Around the village
- Ancient Olynthos (6.9 km): The great archaeological site with the mosaics — see the guide.
- Kalyves (7.1 km): The long Toroneos beach — the nearest swim.
- The winery towards Olynthos for a tasting.
Practical
- Distance: ~65 km from Thessaloniki (1h).
- Infrastructure: Village kafeneia; food and supplies in Moudania or Polygyros. Browse stays in the area.
- Best period: May-September.
Practical notes for international visitors
Palaiokastro lies in the farmland between Moudania and Polygyros — olives, grain, everyday life. Relevant as a cheap country-house base: Olynthos and the Kalyves coast ten minutes away, the airport under an hour.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I swim from Palaiokastro?
At Kalyves and Gerakini (10-12 minutes) for the nearby sand — or at organized Nea Moudania on the other side.
More: the Palaiokastro page.