Gulf of Kassandreia

The Gulf of Kassandreia lies between the peninsulas of Kassandra and Sithonia in the northern Aegean. It is also known as the Toronean Gulf, after the ancient city of Torone on Sithonia's southwestern shore. Founded by settlers from Euboean Chalcis, Torone grew into the largest city of the region. Its sheltered harbor was called Kophos, or “deaf,” because the sound of the waves could not be heard within.