The most beautiful places in Chalkidiki Athos
The best of Halkidiki Athos
Athos is the northernmost of the three peninsular „fingers“ of Halkidiki. You will find mainly beautiful beaches and monasteries in the monastic state of Athos. Let's take a look at the most beautiful places to see here
Mount Athos
Holy Mountain of the monastic state Athos
The top of Mount Athos (2,030 meters above sea level) is located as the crow flies only three kilometers from the sea, so it looks absolutely impressive from all sides. It is a holy mountain in the monastic state of Athos on the northernmost peninsula of Halkidiki. At the top of the mountain you will find a chapel. continue reading
Simonpetra Monastery
Monastery high on the rock
Simonopetra Monastery is perched in the rocks high in the mountains above the sea (330 meters). It means Simon's Rock. The name really doesn't lie. The monastery was founded in the 13th century. It is located relatively close to the port of Dafni – the entry point to the monastic state. continue reading
Trimi Beach
Perhaps the most beautiful beach in Halkidiki
Trimi Beach is a less accessible beach just a short distance from the monastic border. Thanks to the rocks at the end of the beach it is extremely photogenic. Moreover, there are only a few people, so the beach is basically just for you continue reading
Ouranopoli
The main tourist town on Athos
On the part of the northern finger of Athos, which is freely accessible to tourists (not under the monastic state) is the most important resort town Ouranopoli. You will find several nice beaches and a typical tower guarding the harbor. From the ports you can set out on a variety of nice trips, such as a small island of Drenia or a cruise along the monastic state. There are of course a number of taverns, a market and souvenir shops continue reading
Kakoudia Beach
Beach with beautiful rock
Just a few kilometers north of Lerissos, at the Nautilus apartment village you will find the beautiful Kaukoudia Beach. It is typical for its white rocky formations dividing individual bays. The sand here is a bit darker, so it is quite hot. There are relatively few visitors even in full season continue reading
Dochiariou Monastery
Monastery looking like a castle
Dochiariou Monastery was founded in the 10th century. Now there live about 50 monks. Located directly by the sea in the western part of the monastic state continue reading
Drenia
Picturesque archipelago
Drenia is a archipelago of two large and several smaller islets. Here you will find beautiful beaches, cliffs and views of Mount Athos. No wonder it's one of the most popular trips from nearby Ouranoupola continue reading
Osiou Gregoriou Monastery
Monastery built on a rock above the sea
Right on the rock above the sea you will find the beautiful Osiou Gregoriou Monastery. A little further is the boat port. It is said to be an ideal place for pilgrims to walk through the monastic state continue reading
North beach in Ouranoupoli
The most beautiful beach in Ouranoupoli
In Ouranoupoli you will find a number of nice beaches, both right in the center of the city, but there is a port nearby, which can discourage someone, as well as at the edges. The most beautiful beach here is to the north of the center on the outskirts of town continue reading
Dionysiou Monastery
Monastery near Holy Mount Athos
Dionysiou Monastery is located directly by the sea at the end of the canyon valley. It dates back to the 14th century and has a renowned library. About 50 monks live here continue reading
Monastery of st. Panteleimon
The most monumental of the monasteries on Athos
The most monumental of the monasteries on Athos is the monastery of st. Panteleimon, nicknamed Rossikon. It really looks like a church town. More than a thousand monks live there. The whole area of the monastery is located directly by the sea. continue reading
Koumitsa Beach
Beach near the monastic state
If you set out from Nea Roda in the eastern direction, you will arrive in Koumitsa after just five kilometers. The local beach is about a kilometer long and very nice continue reading
Xenophontos Monastery
Monastery neo-classical look
Xenophontos Monastery nowadays has only 50 monks. It was built in the 19th century and is renowned for its extensive library continue reading
Zygos Monastery Ruins
Ruins of a historic monastery
Even on the Greek side of the Athos Peninsula, just before the monastic border, you will encounter the ruins of the Zygos Monastery. In essence, only the castle fortifications remained from the monastery continue reading
