Polyghiros (or Polygyros) is the capital of the Prefecture of Chalkidiki with approx. population of 5,000 inhabitants. Polygyros is the largest community in Chalkidiki, but the municipality is not the largest. The town is built in the shape of an ampitheatre on a plateau on the south west side of the mountain Holomontas. Polygyros is famous for its carnival celebrations, which attracts visitors from around Greece. A nearby location called "Panagia" ("Virgin Mary") is the setting of a famous religious celebration on August 15th.


Polyghiros is the capital town of Halkidiki perfecture. The most famous visitors attractions is the temple of Saint Nicolas.

:: The Archaeological Museum
that is situated on Heroon Square has a beautiful collection of important findings from all over Halikidiki. Among the findings there are some of the Olinthos cemetery, as well as from cemeteries of Ierissos, Toroni, Kastri and from other cities of Halkidiki. Interesting findings are: