Ouranoupoli

To visit Mount Athos, you need to be an adult male and obtain a diamonitirion (permit). To arrive on the holy mountain, you get a boat from Ouranoupolis.

There are 20 monasteries on Mount Athos, but only 17 of them are Greek. There’s a Russian, a Serbian & a Bulgarian monastery. And here’s some info about them.

The monastic wines of Mount Athos are known for their quality and bring to your table thousands of years of heritage in viticulture and winemaking.

Whether you choose to visit Ouranoupolis for your summer or winter vacations, you’ll be surprised by the things to do in this part of Halkidiki all year long.

There’s a reason why Greece is the ultimate destination for religious travelers. The strong devotion to Orthodox Christianity is portrayed everywhere.

Create memories in Greece by visiting Ouranoupolis in fall. Now that the tourists are gone, Halkidiki looks at its best & offers alternative ways of enjoyment.

Considered the blue lagoon in Halkidiki and an earthly paradise, the Drenia Islands across Ouranoupolis can talk to everyone’s senses.

If you promised yourself a relaxing summer vacation this year, book a room in Ouranoupolis, Halkidiki. It can’t get more serene than in the Gate of Mount Athos.

Have you ever wondered how the monks on Mount Athos spend their days? They’re secluded from the secular world & spend their days praying, studying and working.

Enjoy your vacation in Halkidiki by knowing which foods to avoid before flying. Get ready to make sacrifices to minimize bloating & discomfort when traveling. What NOT to Eat before Flying Catching the morning flight to Greece? Pre-flight stress is enough to make you feel ill. Why risk repeated trips to the plane’s lavatory by […]