Polychrono

Polychrono (Greek: Πολύχρονο, IPA: [poˈlixrono]) is a tourist town located in the east of the peninsula of Cassandreia and Chalkidiki (also a prefecture) in Greece. The population in 2001 was 1,063, the elevation is 10 m. Polychrono is located around 100 km SE of Thessaloniki. Forests dominate the area around the mountainous areas of Polychrono.

Nearest places

• Kriopigi, north
• Haniotis, southeast
• Kassandrino, west

Geography

Polychrono is situated by the Aegean Sea and the Sithonic Gulf to the east. Farmlands are within the coastline as well as residential areas, tourist attractions and others; mountains and pine forests cover the west and the southeast, and farmlands are found in the valleys.

Information

In addition to its natural beauty, tourism is important in Polychrono and is the dominant industry. There is a beach, hotels, spas, restaurants and taverns. On August 26, 2006, a forest fire ravaged Polychrono, devastating much of the forests and buildings in the outskirts of the area. It was one of the most northern towns in the danger zone. Several houses and villas were burnt. Water was cut off and roads closed, and all residents and tourists were evacuated.

Polychrono was connected by a paved road in the mid-20th century, and with growth in tourism, mains water and phone lines soon followed. More paved roads were added in the 1980s. The population has grown in the later part of the 20th century, fuelled by tourism, and unemployment during these times was low. The rate of growth has since slowed (as a percentage, though not in absolute terms).

Population

See also

• List of settlements in the Chalkidiki prefecture

References