Chalkidiki Peninsula: What to Do in Greece’s Lesser-Known Gem I had been eyeing northern Greece for a while, but I was looking for something different. When I finally discovered Chalkidiki, I immediately realized: this was exactly what I had in mind. Beautiful, little-known beaches, landscapes to explore by car, delicious food, and villages to stop in without planning too much. Chalkidiki is a region in northern Greece shaped like a trident, made up of three peninsulas or “fingers” stretching out into the Aegean Sea: Kassandra, Sithonia, and Mount Athos. Each has its own soul and personality. And beyond the classic seaside vacation, here you’ll find authenticity, peace, and nature. What…