Neos Marmaras
Neos Marmaras (New Marmara) is a village on the Sithonia peninsula, in the Chalkidiki peninsula, Greece. In 2011, Neos Marmaras had 3,352 permanent residents; however, the summer-time population has been estimated at 20,000. The main industries are tourism, agriculture (olives, wine, and honey), and fishing. Situated on three shoreline hills, below the two mountains, Itamos and Tragoudeli (singing mountain), Neos Marmaras is located 125 kilometres (78 mi) from Thessaloniki, and 55 kilometres (34 mi) from Poligyro.
Most of the residents are originally from Marmara Island, in the Sea of Marmara, and from Parthenona, a small village on the mountain, Itamos. Neos Marmaras was formed by refugees from Marmara Island in 1925.
Porto Carras is a big 5 star resort outside Neos Marmaras. It is one of the biggest in northern Greece. There is also a famous wine from Porto Carras called Domaine Porto Carras.
Neos Marmaras has numerous settlements and islands including:
The climate is hot in the summer and mild in the winter, due to its location on higher grounds. It rains a lot in the village, specially winter time but the village has seen snow several times. The areas surrounding Neos Marmaras, specially the village of Parthenonas has seen snow almost every winter.
Coordinates: 40°06′N 23°47′E / 40.100°N 23.783°E
...
Wikipedia