# Psakoudia

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**Psakoudia** ([Greek](/source/Greek_language): Ψακούδια psaˈku ðʝa \psaˈkoodya\) is a [village](/source/Village) of [Chalkidiki](/source/Chalkidiki)[1][2] ([Greek](/source/Greek_language) Χαλκιδική]) peninsula (formerly [prefecture](/source/Prefecture)) in [Central Macedonia](/source/Central_Macedonia),[3] of [Northern Greece](/source/Northern_Greece).[4] This settlement belongs to the Municipality of [Polygyros](/source/Polygyros), and in particular to the municipal unit of [Ormylia](/source/Ormylia). It covers the west part of the long sandy beach of Ormylia, and has a population of 333 inhabitants (2021).

## Location

Psakoudia is located on the gulf of [Torone](/source/Torone), between the two peninsulas of [Kassandra](/source/Kassandra,_Chalkidiki) and [Sithonia](/source/Sithonia), 20 km southeast of [Polygyros](/source/Polygyros), 5 km east of [Yerakini](/source/Yerakini) (Gerakini), 6 km southwest of [Ormylia](/source/Ormylia) and 84 km southeast of [Thessaloniki](/source/Thessaloniki). It is covered with pine trees.

## History

In ancient times, there was the city of Sermyli, or [Sermyle](/source/Sermyle),[5] in the area, an ally of Athens, which was destroyed by [Philip II of Macedon](/source/Philip_II_of_Macedon). As a seaport it was used in the past, like [Yerakini](/source/Yerakini), for small bulkers to freight raw magnesite of a small concession owned by Skalistiris in eastern Trikorfo mountain area.

## Economy

As Psakoudia is a part of Ormylia most of its residents come from there, who own the olive groves in the north and are involved in [olive](/source/Olive) farming for green table olives and olive oil. However, the principal occupation of the residents is tourist services in the summer. The population is increased in the summer months from June to August by many vacationers, Greeks and foreigners, who come to enjoy the Blue Flag awarded beach with its clear and clean sea.[6] On the beach there are many hotels and other accommodations and a big summer resort, taverns, bars, and supermarkets on the motorway.

Psakoudia main beach as seen from west

## References

1. [Psakoudia](https://www.greece.com/destinations/Macedonia/Halkidiki/Settlement/Psakoudia.html) retrieved 19 April 2015

1. Chalcidice Encyclopædia Britannica [Chalcidice](http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/104617/Chalcidice) retrieved 15 July 2014

1. [Macedonia and Thrace](/source/Decentralized_Administration_of_Macedonia_and_Thrace) North Greece

1. [Decentralized Administration of Macedonia and Thrace](/source/Decentralized_Administration_of_Macedonia_and_Thrace) North Greece

1. [Sermyli](https://www.greece.com/destinations/Macedonia/Halkidiki/Ancient_Location/Sermyli.html) the ancient city retrieved 20 April 2015

1. [Blue Flag Psakoudia](http://www.blueflag.org/menu/awarded-sites/2010/northern-hemisphere/greece/chalkidiki/psakoudia) retrieved 20 April 2015

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