Nea Plagia is a large settlement of the prefecture of Chalkidiki. It is administratively owned by the Municipality of Nea Propontida of the Region of Central Macedonia. The beach of the settlement attracts many visitors every year. The main occupation is agriculture and tourism professions. Produces mainly vegetables.
The area is inhabited since prehistoric times, as shown by the tumulus, where the settlements were located at that time. The inhabitants are refugees, coming from the Plaka of Eastern Thrace. They came and settled in the place where they are today after 1922. Historic attractions include the 18th century bridge, which is located in the stream of the settlement with Nea Tenedo. This bridge is believed to have been made by monks of Vatopedi’. After the rainfall a decade ago, it was largely destroyed and efforts are now being made to restore it.
