Temple of Ammon Zeus

The Temple of Ammon Zeus in Kallithea is characterized as one of the most important ancient temples discovered in Halkidiki. It came to light in 1969 and was excavated over the following years, essentially revealing a timeless chronicle of the region's religious beliefs.

Originally built by Euboean colonists from Eretria in the 8th century BC as a temple of the god Dionysus, worshipped along with the Nymphs in a cave beneath a rock. In the 5th century BC, in the northern part of the temple, a sanctuary of Ammon Zeus, a god of North African origin (Egypt, Libya), was constructed. Throughout the centuries, the temple underwent additions, replacements, and decorations, with findings from the Roman, Early Christian, and Byzantine eras.

The temple is located right next to the popular beach of Kallithea, a significant tourist destination in Kassandra. It offers a rare privilege to visitors to swim alongside such an important ancient monument while enjoying the view of the sea and the coast.