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Ouranoupoli is located 140 km east of Thessaloniki. It is an ancient city founded at the end of the 4th century BC.
Today it is a popular summer destination. Do not forget to visit the famous Byzantine tower of Prosfori, with amazing sea views and take countless photos
Best beaches
Akrathos beach. three kilometers northwest of Ouranoupolis. The beach is part of a hotel complex.
Perforated. 7 km northwest of Ouranoupolis.
Eagles Beach. 4.5 km north of Ouranoupolis. The beach is part of a resort.
Ouranoupolis beach. The beaches within walking distance of the village are truly amazing!
These islands are not the Maldives ... The place you see is not the Seychelles ... This is not the Caribbean nor the Philippines ...
This is Greece!
Ammouliani. Halkidiki - Macedonia
Population 550 people. Area 4.5 square kilometers
This earthly paradise is about 120 km from Thessaloniki and just two nautical miles from the mainland coast of Tripiti, it is easily and economically accessible by boat and it will only take you 15 minutes to reach this tropical destination.
The main settlement of Ammouliani is built amphitheatrically above the bay. The beautiful tiled roofs, the gardens and the alleys complete the picturesque scenery!
Do not miss the fish taverns of the port and the delicious local flavors!
If you like hiking you will especially enjoy the trails and the contact with nature, as the island is a bird sanctuary. The kingdom of tranquility!
Best beaches
Salts. 2.5 km south of the port of Ammouliani. The most photogenic and lively part of the island!
Welcome to Alykes beach. Everything here is relaxed, fun and happy. Swim, dive, do water sports, read your book and forget everything.
Camping in Alykes is an excellent alternative for nature lovers. Have fun in the beach bars with the fantastic summer music that convey a festive atmosphere everywhere.
Megali Ammos and Ai Georgis. Two tropical coasts in the southeastern part of the island. Two amazing beaches that will be responsible for your temporary amnesia from worries and other stressful thoughts. Green and blue will make you lose your mind.
Karagatsi. A quiet paradise next to Alykes. Romantic moments under the blue sky.
Mousetrap. four kilometers west of Ammouliani. The two tropical islands opposite you are waiting for you to discover them.
Drenia Islands - Halkidiki
Drenia is a small island complex located opposite Ouranoupoli, about two miles off the mainland and east of Ammouliani. Drenia is the largest island and the smallest are Tigani, Pontiki, Feti, Penna, Artemis.
The islets, also known as Gaidouronissia, are a pristine place.
There is no electricity or other facilities here, except for the canteen on the larger island, which offers sunbeds, umbrellas and other amenities using a generator.
You can reach the paradise islands of Drenia by boat from Ouranoupolis (daily) or Ammouliani, rent a small private boat (no license required) or go with your own canoe to explore each island and its beaches one by one . An experience you will remember for a lifetime
The landscape and the bottom of the six tropical islands are absolutely amazing!
Golden beaches, crystal clear waters in all the magical shades of the Greek archipelago and a magical atmosphere.
Visiting Drenia is a sweet summer adventure! Ideal place for divers and lovers of water sports.
Be the king of your summer holidays in one of these paradise islands of Greece!
Athos Peninsula. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the holy monastic State of Mount Athos. It is the third peninsula of Halkidiki where only men can access according to tradition. Athos Cruises organizes day trips to Mount Athos from Ammouliani, Ouranoupolis and the bay of Panagia in Sithonia.
Halkidiki: a paradise you will fall in love with!
Brown Restaurants
Accommodation
Souvenirs are mainly religious in nature. The following is a list of items you might buy to take with you:
Images (all prices and sizes)
Rosary ropes
Books about Mount Athos
Books about the lives of the Saints
Incense
CDs or cassettes from solitary choirs (the most famous from Mount Athos is that of Simon Petra)
Sticks (engraved with the emblem of Mount Athos)
Flags of Mount Athos
Wine produced in the vineyards of Mount Athos
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