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Halkidiki (sometimes spelled as Chalkidiki) is a peninsula in northern Greece that is found to the East of Thessaloniki. It is 120 kilometers long and has 3 “legs” which protrude into the Mediterranean Sea. Depending on which part of the peninsula you find yourself on, you’ll be surrounded by either beach bars, nightclubs, or centuries-old Byzantine monasteries. The one commonality between every part of Halkidiki is the great wine. Wine has been crafted in Halkidiki since the times of antiquity. In the 20th century, a phylloxera epidemic destroyed many of the grapevines, but the industry has been restored to the glory of its past. The following are the best places to stop on your wine journey through Halkidiki.