He was the first Russian leader to visit the male-only community, on a narrow, rocky peninsula east of Thessaloniki, Russian TV reported. The trip was part of Mr Putin's two-day visit to Greece.
Mr Putin arrived at the monastic harbour of Dafni on board a private yacht amid heavy security. He visited the Russian Orthodox Saint Panteleimon monastery - one of 20 at the site.
Upon the rocky and barren hill called Galani in the Toronean Gulf is located Villa Galini. A Villa so famous to many famous people all over the world as famous as the story behind its creation.
It's one of a few places all over Greece that has been visited by so famous and glamorous people.
When we first saw it, we couldn’t believe it! But it was true! One of Halkidiki’s most common local products was featured in a latest Hollywood blockbuster. Of course, we are talking about “The Wolf of Wallstreet.”
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There are many myths that became well known to the world and are closely connected to Greece. Though there are others that people doesn't know about them and they took place in destinations like Halkidiki where thousands of travelers choose to spend their summer time. So we thought to give you something that you should keep in mind and be thrilled this year if you visit the most crowded summer destination in Greece. Your kids will love it!
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Kassandra (Κασσάνδρα) is a peninsula and a municipality in Halkidiki, Greece.
Some of the beautiful villages in Kassandra are: Afytos, Fourka, Kalandra, Kallithea, Kassandreia, Kassandrino, Kryopigi, Nea Fokaia, Agia Paraskevi, Chaniotis, Nea Skioni, Paliouri, Pefkochori, Polychrono
