Located on the northeast side of Halkidiki, at Strymonikos, the village was founded by refugees who came from Agia Kyriaki of Asia Minor. Founded in 1923 Olympiada is the name of Alexander the Great’s mother that the king Cassander said exiled here or in the across islet Boar, locals call it Kafkanas. The inhabitants dealt primarily with logging, fishing and agriculture. From the very early of 1965, Olympiada began to deal with tourism. Today, it is a region with modern facilities and during summer time is particularly alive with visitors from all over the world. The beaches are ideal for swimming, relaxing and playing. Beaches with shallow waters ideal for families with young children. You can also find organized beaches, such as “Proti Amoudia”, “Vina”, “Gourgourou”, and more romantic bays like “Kefalas and “Sykia”.