Beaches
Halkidiki Holidays at the Border of Mount Athos
Ouranoupoli beach
A huge shore, a vast sea embrace, starts from the area of the harbour of Trypiti and ends at the village of Ouranoupoli.
Drenia – Ammouliani
A sandy organised beach on the namesake islet in the “tail” of Ammouliani.
Alikes – Ammouliani
The most beautiful, famous, most photographed beach of Ammouliani and of the entire Mount Athos Area!
Hotels
Accommodation in Ouranoupoli Halkidiki Greece
Ouranoupolis Princess
Ouranoupolis Princess is a newly built accommodation, located at the entrance of the small picturesque fishing village of Ouranoupoli, at the roots of Mount Athos. It features on-site swimming pool and breakfast room, used also as a cafe during the evenings. It is found 500 meters from the center of Ouranoupoli and the pilgrim’s office […]
Konaki Hotel
Konaki Hotel is set in Ouranoupoli, 2.5 km from Mount Athos. Every room at this bed and breakfast is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Extras include slippers and free toiletries. You will find luggage storage space at the property. The nearest airport is Thessaloniki International […]
Hotel Makedonia
At the reception lounge there is a café with Sat TV, when on the veranda you can enjoy your breakfast, served with pure products, such as yoghurt with local biological honey and others. Hotel Makedonia, Ouranoupoli Halkidiki In the evenings, enjoy drinks and coffees, feeling the breeze of the sea which fills the atmosphere. The […]
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How to get to Ouranoupoli, Mount Athos, by car?
Arriving in Ouranoupoli, the Mount Athos Peninsula, Halkidiki, by car is simple when you travel via the Balkans. An excellent road network connects the holiday resort to Serbia, FYROM, Bulgaria, Turkey and other regions of Greece. From whichever country you travel to the “City of Heaven,” you will most probably pass either through Thessaloniki, Serres or Kavala.
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