Map of ancient Chalcidice, showing peninsula of Pallene and Potidaea Coinage of Potidaia, circa 525-500 BC. Obv: Horseman holding trident; star below.Rev: Head of female right, with Archaic features, in linear square within incuse square. Remains of the city wall of Potidaea. Potidaea (/ ˌ p ɒ t ɪ ˈ d iː ə /; Ancient Greek: Ποτίδαια, Potidaia, also Ποτείδαια, Poteidaia ...

Potidaea was a colony of Corinth on the Chalcidice peninsula, but was a member of the Delian League and paid tribute to Athens. [1] It was originally settled by Corinthians and still hosted Corinthian magistrates every year. [2] After the Athenian defeat at Sybota, Athens demanded that Potidaea pull down part of its walls, stop accepting Corinthian magistrates and send hostages …

When the Peloponnesian war was over, Potidea was freed from the domination of Athens but received a second wave of Athenian settlers in 362/1 BC. In 356 BC, it was destroyed by the king of Macedonia, Philip II and was turned over to the Olynthians.

Offering a restaurant, a spa center and an outdoor pool, Potidea Palace with its private beach is 1.2 mi from Nea Potidea Village. It features air-conditioned accommodations with free Wi-Fi. Moudania Village is 3.1 mi away.

1 day ago · It is one of Chalkidiki's liveliest holiday resorts with many hotels, rooms for rent and apartments. Hundreds of visitors come to Nea Potidea to enjoy its splendid natural features such as lush hills, sandy beaches, sparkling blue waters and exciting nightlife.

Nea Potidea is a small but quite picturesque settlement, which meets travelers at the entrance to Kassandra. The Greeks regard this place as the “Gate of Kassandra.” The settlement features a quite convenient location in terms of seafaring (the Thermaikos Bay and the Toroneos Bay surround it from both sides. They are linked via a broad ...

Nea Potidea is known as the Gateway to Kassandra! Built after 1922 by refugees from Eastern Thrace, is touched by the sea on three sides, thanks to the impressive canal connecting the Thermaic Gulf with Toroneos Bay that was first completed in the 4th century BC.

Other articles where Potidaea is discussed: Alcibiades: They served together at Potidaea (432) in the Chalcidice region, where Alcibiades was defended by Socrates when he was wounded, a debt that he repaid when he stayed to protect Socrates in the flight from the Battle of Delium (424), north of Athens. Yet before he was 30 he…

Nea Potidea is a Small town in Chalkidiki in Halkidiki in the Macedonia Region of Greece. Nea Potidea is also a Beach, a Municipal district. Nea Potidea Beach has also been awarded the Blue Flag, certifying its excellent waters. The postal code of Nea Potidea is 63200 and its telephone access code is +3023730. Nea Potidea is at an altitude of ...

The most romantic ones can enjoy the sunset under the Nea Potidea lighthouse located near the beach and then cool down with a drink at one of the area’s bars seemingly embraced by the sea, watching the stars while listening to tranquil music.