Town in Macedonia, Greece
Neos Marmaras (, "Néos Marmarás", , "New Marmara") is a town on the Sithonia peninsula, in the Chalkidiki peninsula, Macedonia, Greece. In 2021, Neos Marmaras had 3,038 permanent residents; however, the summer-time population has been estimated at 20,000. The main industries are tourism, agriculture (olives, wine, and honey), and fishing. Situated on three shoreline hills, below the two mountains, Itamos and Dragoudeli, Neos Marmaras is located from Thessaloniki, from Poligyros and 9 kilometres (6 mi) from Elia (Nikiti).
History.
Most of the residents are originally from Marmara Island, in the Sea of Marmara, and from Parthenonas, a small village on the mountain, Itamos.
Neos Marmaras was formed in 1925 by Greek refugees from Marmara Island following the Asia Minor catastrophe and exchange of populations with Turkey.
In 1970, the traditional inland hill village of Parthenonas was abandoned and these inhabitants moved down to the coast and also settled in Neos Marmaras boosting its population.
Since the 1980s, Neos Marmaras has become a popular tourist town with numerous cafes, restaurants and bars along the waterfront being very busy in the summer months.
Porto Carras.
Porto Carras is a big 5-star resort outside Neos Marmaras. It is one of the biggest in northern Greece.
There is also a famous wine from Porto Carras called Domaine Porto Carras.
Settlements.
Neos Marmaras has numerous settlements and islands including: 
Climate.
Neos Marmaras has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification: "BSh") with strong
Mediterranean influences. Winter highs are around while summer highs are around . Winters are particularly mild, and on average they are slightly warmer than the French Riviera, while it is one of the few areas of Macedonia with a hot semi-arid climate. According to the National Observatory of Athens station data, Neos Marmaras falls in hardiness zone 10a. 
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