In ancient times the strategic importance of the area was huge and this is proven by the 2600 years history. The archaic Potidea and on this small settlements were founded as colonies of Corinth in 600 BC Later, he became part of the Athenian alliance, but the detachment of the this was one of the causes of the Peloponnesian War. In the same beaches that we enjoy now, the ancient Athenians encamped for months to subdue disobedience and strong then Potidea.