Elia is a Greek village in Sithonia, on the Chalkidiki peninsula in Central Macedonia. The village is located 12 kilometers from the ancient settlement of Nikiti[2] and the resort town of Neos Marmaras. Elia dates back to the Byzantine period.
Elia Ελιά | |
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Settlement | |
  Elia | |
| Coordinates: 40°08′42″N 23°44′13″E / 40.14500°N 23.73694°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Central Macedonia |
| Regional unit | Chalkidiki |
| Municipality | Sithonia |
| Municipal unit | Sithonia |
| Community | Nikiti |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 77 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Area code(s) | 23750 |
| Vehicle registration | XK |
This region, with its many beachside hotels, is a popular summer tourist destination.[3]