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Gulf of Kassandra

Also known as Toronaic Gulf, Kassandra Gulf

The Gulf of Kassandra, known in antiquity as the Toronaic Gulf, is an arm of the northern Aegean Sea in Chalcidice, Greece, between the Kassandra and Sithonia peninsulas. Its ancient name came from Torone on Sithonia, and Olynthus stood on hills near its head. Its shores are now lined with resorts.

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Gulf of Kassandra. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/gulf-of-kassandra
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