Nea Moudania, Greece: description, attractions and reviews

Nea Moudania is a small town on the peninsula of Halkidiki in Greece, a local shopping center and a port. In recent years, it has gained popularity among tourists who prefer a quiet comfortable rest.

Geographical location and description

Nea Moudania is located in the south-western part ofChalkidiki, where the origin of the Kassandra peninsula originates. In importance, it is second only to the provincial capital - the city of Polygyros. It is a beautiful seaside town on the shore of the Termeisky Bay in the Aegean Sea, with developed agriculture, industrial enterprises, valuable trades and providing tourist services.

The population is about 15 thousand. people, in the summer months tourists and tourists come here actively, to the nearest airport of Thessaloniki - 50 km. From the embankment there is a beautiful view of the snow-capped peaks of Mount Olympus.

History of settlement

The city was founded in 1922.when the Greeks, who were expelled from Turkey, moved there after the Maloasian disaster. The Greek government sent refugees to their place of permanent residence. They named their settlement in honor of the city of Moudania left in Turkey, but with a prefix of Nea, that is, "new".

The entire territory consisted of swampedterritories, as a result of which many refugees experienced great difficulties in construction and health problems. The death rate among the arrivals was high, but as the swamps dried up and housing was built, the port was built and modernized, life began to improve.

The inhabitants of Nea Moudania actively engaged in ruraleconomy, fisheries and various crafts. From those times and now preserved the old names, for example, the avenue leading to the port, is called Almira ("salt marsh").

Around the town there are picturesque olivegroves, planted fields, coniferous forests - all this is available to visit any tourist who can rent a car or a bicycle. The area of ​​cultivated land, where olives, peanuts and apricots are planted, is 110 thousand square meters. m.

Over the past century, the settlement has turned into aa major commercial center of cultural and administrative importance. For several years he was even the capital of one of the regions of Greece. Now the town is headed by the district of Nea-Propontida. To ensure work as an administrative center, it has the mayor's office, the tax office, the police and other state institutions.

Trade and crafts

The port, although small, continues itsfunctioning, there are always trading ships. In the city there are enterprises that produce olive and canned fish, fruit processing factories, whose products are exported to many countries.

Every Wednesday near the bus station there is a market inNea Moudania, where you can buy everything from freshly caught fish, cheap vegetables and fruits, cheese, olives, honey, ending with souvenirs and bedding.

Freshly caught sea fish is available every morningbuy from local fishermen near the port. Delicious traditional dishes from it are served in taverns and cafes. The most popular of them are: Greek cheese cake, fried shrimp, candy and honey donuts.

On the central street there are brancheslarge Greek banks, post office, polyclinic and private offices of specialists in the treatment of various diseases. There are several theaters and a summer cinema. On the embankment are many shops and supermarkets, focused on tourists with various financial opportunities.

sights

The business card of the city of Nea Moudania -Orthodox Church, towering on the mountain. The building consists of 2 parts: the lower one is dedicated to St. Nicholas, Irina and Raphael, the upper one is St.. George. Sunday services are held every week and during festivities, with men and women standing alone. Nearby there is a chapel.

In the church standing high on the hill there is an iconPanagia Corfini, who is the patroness of the city. The holiday dedicated to the icon of Our Lady of the Corinth is held annually on September 8 and is considered a day off, when all the shops and institutions are closed.

In the town there are museums of fishing and ethnography, visiting which tourists can learn a lot about the history of the settlement and local fishing.

Museum of fishing vessels and equipment (opened since 2001 by a local yacht club) consists of 3 sections:

• the first is devoted to the traditions of fishing in the village, here are the equipment and tools for catching sea fish;
• The second represents the underwater kingdom and its inhabitants;
• in the third there are photo and film materials, cartoons about marine animals.

Not far from the embankment is the Museum of Crustaceans and Marine Species, intended for tourists, keen on marine exhibits and species of shells.

Cultural Events

During the summer season, Nea Moudania in Greece takes several regular events that have long become annual holidays:

• The Sea Festival takes place in July-August, gathers famous Greek and foreign artists, includes theater productions, fairs, various concerts.
• The Sardine Festival in July, which brings fishfrom all parts of Greece. These days there are invited dance and choral folk groups, demonstrating the national cultural wealth of the country. The action is accompanied by traditional rituals and great universal fishing. On the final day of the feast, fried sardines and white wine are treated to all comers.

Beaches and recreation

The central city beach of Eleonas is locatedOn the outskirts of Nea Moudania to the right of the port, only 10 minutes from the center. The well-equipped territory is covered with fine sand, there are umbrellas, showers and cabins for changing clothes. The sea is shallow and warm, ideal for children and adults who do not swim well.

Sun beds can be taken in the adjacent cafes and taverns, buying food or drinks. Separately, there are no paid services.

In the town there are many entertainments for kids: the Cafe Dambo with a playground, the children's town Zouzonik (the name is taken from the affectionate nickname of small bugs), inflatable attractions, etc.

Every year on the beach are football,volleyball and tennis matches, which are broadcasted throughout Greece. The local yacht club is recognized internationally for sailing races and fishing competitions. Small boats are rented at the port and people are invited to go fishing.

Hotels

The five-star Ikos Hotel Oceania rises tonear the beach. Resorts of this company in recent years are turning to the classic service "Serene leisure style", which is focused on the highest quality of leisure.

The hotel has 298 rooms, its own beach and swimming pools, 4 restaurants, which serve both national and traditional dishes for every taste, special programs and entertainment for children.

Near the waterfront you can find private apartments and boarding houses with a good level of service. Small hotels in Nea Moudania are scattered all over the city.

For young people in the entertainment club "Sinaulak"discos are often held, and once a week - a party in the Latin American style. Thematic meetings are often held in the bar "Naviglek", on the waterfront there are many small cafes and bars, many in the evening you can listen to live music.

Transport and feedback

In Nea Moudania (Chalkidiki) there is a bus station,from where you can reach the peninsula of Kassandra or Sithonia. Buses to Thessaloniki (40 min en route), where the airport is located, depart every hour. Therefore, any tourist can from there independently travel to anywhere in Greece.

All the tourists and holidaymakers who visited Nea Moudania,reviews leave enthusiastic, characterizing their impressions of the stay in the town only with words of admiration from the Greek nature, the purest sea and comfort when staying in hotels and apartments.