Ammouliani Island

Halkidiki - Ammouliani Island - Ammouliani Halkidiki A SMALL ISLAND A GREAT TIME Ammouliani at a glance a glance at Island Beaches A small magical island, the only one inhabited in Halkidiki region, is nested in Mount Athos’ embrace, waiting for you to discover it. Surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mount Athos and overlooking the impressive peak of Athos mountain, Ammouliani is heaven on earth. An oasis with hidden exotic beaches, deserted islands and picturesque coves. Its 22 small and large beaches with their golden sands A true heaven on earth, and shallow clear turquoise waters combined with well-hidden secrets, spreads across with lush nature, since the island is full of olive just 4.5 square kilometres. The settlement trees and low vegetation, are a modern paradise of Ammouliani is built amphitheatrically not yet “discovered” that still remains “hidden” with beautiful tile roofs, captain houses for the few. Do not miss a visit to Drenia, a with blooming gardens and alleys that lead cluster of small deserted islands that will to the seaside. Just a walk in the sheltered enchant you with their waters and the beauty port with its colourful fishing boats and of the scenery, inviting you at the same time to narrow streets of Chora is all you need to indulge into fishing, diving and swimming. discover that the only inhabited island of Halkidiki travels you back to times past. Entertainment Ammouliani is famous Going up its steep alleys, you will come for its relaxed pace, the food and the true to the picturesque village square, where hospitality of its inhabitants. The truth is that you will find the church of St. Nicholas, you can find anything on this island. Apart built in 1865 with its Byzantine icons, from the small bars on the beaches, open also its Athonite templon, its holy relics and at night, you will find taverns, restaurants, treasures, and with the feeling of humility cafes and various places in the village of dominant in this space, it will give you Ammouliani playing music and also featuring the impression of actually being at Mount groups playing live music, promising to lift Athos. Here, you will also find the island’s your mood for fun from your first coffee to the folklore museum, with numerous exhibits last shot. bearing testimony to the land’s history and heritage. From there, you can enjoy a Gastronomy Fresh fish and Greek magnificent panorama looking out to the traditional cuisine are not to be missed majestic volume of Athos, surrounded in Ammouliani. The island, which is the by the sea. second largest fishing power in N. Greece, in proportion to its population, is famous for its delicious fresh fish and seafood arriving daily in the island’s restaurants and taverns. Recipes from Asia Minor, Athonite cuisine, olive oil, honey, hand-kneaded bread, traditional deserts and products, wines from Mount Athos, and the wider region are waiting for you to savour and enjoy. Try traditional amydgalota (marzipan), the island’s gastronomic symbol! Drenia Iseland Tripiti AMΜOULIANI Island Rema Riaki Ammouliani Faka Ouranoupolis Glastri Karagatsia Megali ammos Kalopigado Alykes Tourkolimano DRENIA Islands REGION OF CENTRAL MACEDONIA © REGIONAL UNITY HALKIDIKI City - Community Village Settlement - Toponym Motorway EGNATIA ODOS map production: K. Georgiadis Main roads Provincial road Secondary road Unpaved road Borders of Halkidiki Airport Port, Marina Hospital - First Aid Museum Hotel - Rooms, Apartments Monastery Archaeological site Traditional Villages Monuments Cave Visitable wineries Theater Cultural Events Water sports Information Camping Beach Hiking tracks Aristotle, born in Ancient Stagira of Halkidiki, is one of the greatest personalities with an international reach in history. A student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great, Aristotle established the logic thinking that laid the foundations for science and defined the principles of politics. Not far from Ammouliani, in a magnificent location at Liotopi peninsula, close to contemporary Olympiada, lies the most important historical site in Halkidiki, where you can marvel the archaeological findings and follow the steps of Aristotle. Combine your trip with a visit to the Park of Aristotle, this original theme park and favourite place for children and adults, where you will have the opportunity to experiment with interactive instruments operating under the laws of nature, such as the sundial, the pendulum, optical lenses etc.. Mount Athos A stone’s throw from Mount Athos and the majestic peninsula of Athos, Ammouliani is the perfect starting point for a cruise to the oldest monastic community in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The twenty monasteries scattered in Athos Peninsula look like medieval castles and possess a number of documents and priceless historical relics and works of art. Moreover, thanks to minor human intervention, Mount Athos has a natural environment of rare beauty. Get on board in one of the boats that depart daily from the island’s port and discover the unexpected and enchanting world of Mount Athos. Ammouliani, Halkidiki, GR 63075 [email protected] www.visitammouliani.com.

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