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Yerakini or Gerakiniis a village in the Chalkidiki peninsula in Central Macedonia, Northern Greece.It has been the port of nearby Polygyros, the capital town of Chalkidiki, ever since its settlement. Its beaches attract thousands of tourists and holidaymakers during the summer. It has the largest magnesite deposits in Northern Greece.EtymologyThe word Γερακινή comes from γερακίνα GeographyLocationYerakini lies on the gulf of Torone, between the two fingers of Kassandra and Sithonia, southeast of Thessaloniki.Yerakini is at a distance of 14.5 km from Polygyros, 77 km from Thessaloniki, via Polygyros, or 78 km, via Nea Moudania, and 66 km from the Thessaloniki International Airport.Its geographical position offers the option to travelers to travel to and from Thessaloniki either by the frequent bus route , or by car or other vehicle, via Polygyros or Nea Moudania.Climate and weatherThe climate is Mediterranean, temperate throughout the year with mild winter in Yerakini (very rarely below 0 °C), serene sky for most part of the year, which also contributes considerably to the growing of olives in the area, also allowing shepherds from other regions, especially in the past, to winter their flocks of sheep and goats and other animals there. Average temperature ranges from lowest 10 degrees (°C). in winter (Jan Feb) to highest 35 degrees (°C). in summer (Jul Aug).