The old village
Nikiti is a town and capital of the municipality of Sithonia. It is 105 km from Thessaloniki and from the capital of Chalkidiki Prefecture, Polygyros, 36 km. The main occupation of the residents is tourism, olive oil production and beekeeping (Halkidiki is the center of beekeeping in Greece). In the town there is post office and many other services of the Municipality. The cultural association of young people, with the name "O Sithon", is actively involved in culture. In Kastri, a prehistoric settlement has been found.
The Historical and Folkloric Museum of Nikiti is housed in the stone school of the old settlement. The school was built in 1870 and is a historic listed monument. The restoration and conversion of the school into a museum was based on special studies (museological-museographic and special architectural study), on-site and bibliographic research and study of collections. The folklore collection includes about 1500 objects, donations by the inhabitants of Nikiti to the Nikitian philologist Dimitrios Dimaras during the last 20 years. For the creation of the permanent exhibition, the collection was enriched with new donations and historical evidence.
Nikiti
The name Nikiti comes from the land of Neakitos, a monk of Xenophontos Monastery since 1300, located in the area of today's Psalidas, shortly before the crossing to Marmaras. In 1089, the Monastery of Neakitos in Mount Athos, which was bordered by the Monastery of Kostamonitou, is known. The Monastery of Neakitos sometime before 1300 declined and only her name survived. Over the years, the inhabitants of the area maintained mainly orally the memory of the name, which eventually formed in its present form, Nikiti. The official name of the village since the recognition of the community in 1918 was known from the maps and various official documents as a "Nikita" community. This name remained until 1988, after which the name was officially changed to "Nikiti".
The Sea
The beaches of Nikiti are characterized by the unparalleled natural beauty. Kalogria, the Kastamonite coast, the beach of Elia, Agios Giannis, Lagomandra, Spathies, Akti Koviou. Also the harbor of the village can offer protection to all kinds of boats. One of the biggest events is the "Crossing of Toroneos Gulf". A swimming marathon race organized every summer by the Youth Cultural Society of Sithonia. Also the sporting event "Sithonia" and the honey festival attract the interest of many tourists.
