Neo Marmaras - port town and a popular resort on the west coast of the peninsula Sithonia. It is located on the slopes of the coastal hills among picturesque pine forest about 125 km from Thessaloniki and 55 km from the administrative center of Chalkidiki - Polygyros city. Neo Marmaras Economy is based on tourism, agriculture and fisheries.

The modern settlement was founded in the early 20s of the 20th century by settlers from the island of Marmara in Turkey by the Greek-Turkish population exchange in accordance with the Lausanne Peace Treaty (the largest in the history of official forced exchange of populations). Previously, these lands were owned by the Monastery of Grigoriou from Mount Athos.

In the 1960s, 2 km southeast of Neo Marmaras was built one of the largest hotel complexes in Greece - "Porto Carras", which subsequently led to the rapid development of tourism in the region.

Today Neo Marmaras - Sithonia's largest resort. The magnificent natural landscapes and stunning beauty of landscapes, superb beaches and crystal-clear waters of the Toroneos Gulf and a well-developed infrastructure annually attract Neo Marmaras thousands of tourists from all over the world. Here you will find everything you need for a perfect holiday - a wide range of accommodation, shops and markets, cozy restaurants, taverns and cafes where you can enjoy not only the traditional Greek but also international cuisine and of course, a variety of entertainment for both adults and children alike.

You should definitely visit the charming mountain village Parthenonas (now officially part of Neo Marmaras) - picturesque Greek village with traditional architecture of these places, the chapel of St. Stephen and a small Folklore Museum. Attractions Nea Maramarasa should also mention the church of the Assumption (1865), an abandoned monastery Tripotamos (19th century) and the picturesque islet Kelifos.

Neo Marmaras and is famous for its vineyards. Wine is produced under the brand name "Porto Carras" is widely known in Europe.