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Welcome in the Mount Athos Area (Halkidiki)
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Where the Mount Athos Area is
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Camping in Mount Athos Area
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Why choose Mount Athos Area
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Include Mount Athos Area to your own “route”
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Welcome to the Mount Athos Area (Halkidiki)!
A place with thousands of colours and variations! A place that eliminates the distance between the wonders of nature! Three hundred (300) whole kilometres of coastline (the largest in Halkidiki), numerous beaches and coasts, bays, islands, crystal waters, golden plains, lush mountains, all sited wisely and in harmony! Explore this special corner of Halkidiki! Visit the Holy Mountain, enjoy a swim in its 100 sandy beaches, take a walk around the birthplace of the ancient philosopher Aristotle, where Alexander the Great was taught, tour the green or purple (depending on the season) Aristoteleian Mount and dare to explore the slopes of the magic Cholomontas. See everything! You will be amazed at how close to each other these diverse wonders are. Mount Athos Area has everything! History, culture, tradition, sports facilities, modern hotels.
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It offers all types of holiday and tourism: summer, winter, pilgrimage, special, conference, culture, gastronomy, œnology, history, sports. It offers diverse entertainment and night-life. It offers an amazing culinary scene and of course the famous Greek hospitality. Choose to do what you like, or, even better, dare - we propose - to combine them all! Happy holidays!
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Camping in Mount Athos Area Does it exist? Yes, because Mount Athos Area is a place which brings you so much closer to the wonders of the natural world and with 300km of coastline (the longest in Halkidiki) it is a fantastic summer holiday destination. More 100 sandy beaches, 61 selected as the best ones, 3 bays, 7 fishing harbors, countless creeks, islands, crystal waters, all sited wisely and in harmony around the Mount Athos and Aristotle’s land! Where it exists To the seaside part of the area: from Ierissos to the Komitsa area (Akanthios gulf) and then to Ouranoupolis and Ammouliani (Mount Athos Gulf)! Which are they? Five unique campsites, built with the highest standards, offer the warmest hospitality that you have ever imagined. Just few meters from the sea water, overlooking the east or the west site of Mount Athos they guarantee your best enjoyment and relaxation. Campers’ hospitality is combined with all the essential comforts, but for the more “wild” ones there are nice natural places for tents. Pitches for caravans and luxury bungalows for the pretentious are also available. So, you have a nice shelter, a wonderful landscape of uninhabited islands, pure green forest and mountains, activities like water sports, hiking, mountain biking and also a rich sightseeing list… everything in the same are! Are you still dreaming? Stop doing it, decide and… go live!
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Why choose Mount Athos Area With 300km of coastline, surrounded by 3 mountains, Mount Athos Area is blessed with great natural beauty, but it is not only about fantastic scenery. It is also a destination with great history and six unique points that can only be found in this area. Which are they? 1. The ‘Holy Mountain’, is the only alive religious monument in the world, where the avaton law is still applied. 2. The area is also the birthplace of Aristotelis, the greater philosopher of Greek history. 3. The Canal of Xerxes, where Xerxes the King of Persians cut a canal across the peninsula for his ships to pass to Europe. 4. The traditional villages of the mountainous part. 5. The Byzantine Tower of Ouranoupolis the second highest and most well preserved in Macedonia. For more than 6 centuries it has standing as a guard at the center of the village. 6. The unique Zygou Monastery, the only sample of Mount Athos architecture visitable to women, just few meters out of Mount Athos borders. Obviously this area is really historically unique, but the question is why is it an ideal vacation destination? Because it offers all the forms of tourism – summer and alternative. How?
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Sea It is a place which brings you so much closer to the wonders of the natural world and with 300km of coastline (the longest in Halkidiki) it is a fantastic all round holiday destination. There are so many beaches! 17 of them are certified by the Blue Flag Eco Label. • There are developed sections of coast, for those who love a cosmopolitan atmosphere • Beaches for the more adventurous • Quiet beaches - suitable for family holidays • Countless coves for the romantics, • Camping beaches for those who love to stop overnight where their mood takes them, • Picturesque fishing harbours, suitable for fishing tourism.
Religious The southern side of the Mount Athos area is a place of unique and unspoiled natural beauty. Mount Athos, which is referred as ‘Holy Mountain’, is inhabited only by monks, 2,200 of them in total. There are twenty Byzantine monasteries, twelve cloisters and eight hundred monk’s cells. Each year about one million (1,000,000) visitors come to admire this spiritual centre of Orthodox Christianity, where for more than 1000 years, monks have maintained and followed the rules of life and religion of Byzantine times. There are also dozens of pilgrimage routes out of it with historical importance.
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Hiking / Biking / Sports The area has several hiking trails along the coast and on Aristotle’s mountain, which is protected by the EU treaty Natura 2000. There are also numerous biking trails. There are all kinds of sports & alternative tourism
Wine This part of Greece is home to some of the country’s best wines and there are eight wineries and 30 traditional distilleries both inside and outside the holy community.
Nature For nature lovers and those who prefer winter holidays, there is a range of activities: nature excursions, horseback riding, collecting mushrooms and fruits from the forest trees...
Gastronomy / Mount Athos Area KOUZINA (culinary festival) For foodies, it is spoilt for choice when it comes to gastronomy in the Mount Athos area, with a great selection of styles and flavours available, all based on our local organic produce. A few to note are: • • • • • •
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Monastic Asia Minor Traditional Mountain from the islands Mediterranean
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History The area is the birthplace of the greatest philosopher in Greek history, Aristotle, who taught life and science to the greatest commander of all time, Alexander the Great. It’s a great story, four thousand years old, that leads back to this place on the verdant sacred hill of Olympiada - very near the monastic state. This is also where Persian King Xerxes constructed the above mentioned canal and the famous villages of Mademohoria for which I already informed you.
Culture Every summer are organized exciting evenings of Greek culture to honor the Greek philosopher and there is a revival of ‘The Aristotelian’ events, one of the biggest and most famous cultural events in Greek history. Every night, at all the region’s beaches archeological sites, local ports and in every street, bands, theatre groups, actors, poets, singers, and many more artists celebrate the beauty of summer together. Are you still thinking about your choice?
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Camping Alykes The Summer has arrived !! The Camping has formally dressed up, after this year’s renovation, and awaits to accommodate you in the best possible way! For all those who want to visit Ammouliani, Camping Alikes Ammouliani operates from 1 May to late September. Amenities •
105 modern places for caravans and tents surrounded by eucalyptus, olive trees and pine trees, all covered with natural or artificial sun protection. (All places are fitted with artificial sun protector in 2010 for best shade)
• In 2010 were built three new heating systems in order to have 24-hour hot water supply • 2 kitchen cleaning and Clothing cleaning facilities • Washing machine hire • 2 WC and shower facilities • Beach Bar Big Fish with umbrellas and sunbeds on the organized beach • Fish Restaurant “Metochi” offering fresh fish and cooked food at very reasonable prices • Mini market we you will find all the necessary • In 2010 there was new installation of electricity and lighting based on iso European standards in order to provide better services to our customers
63075 Ammouliani Tel. +30 2377051379 Fax +30 2377051379 M +30 6948510594 - 96 E-mail: info@alikescamping.gr www.alikescamping.gr
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Comitsa Camping On Komitsa Beach, just a few metres from the borders of Mount Athos and the historic Crossing of Xerxes, the COMITSA camping is the ideal solution for those who seek the “ultimate Mediterranean summer” on their holidays. Breathtaking white sands, crystal-clear waters, an exquisite combination of green and blue and and a hospitable area, featuring: • Spaces for caravans, • Caravans to let, • Spaces for tents, • Tents to let, • Huts (with power supply), • Rooms. The COMITSA camping is a top choice for travellers. It features: • • • • • • •
An organised beach, Bar & Beach Bar, Mini Market, Tavern, BBQ, Showers & WC, Kitchen,
all in a clean, organised and welcoming environment, where the earth meets the sea and the sky. Make a booking now to experience great moments in the most heavenly tip of the land around Athos...
63075 Nea Roda Tel. +30 2377031577, +30 23107365571 Fax +30 2377021084, +30 2310741500 M +30 6984740990 E-mail: info@camping-comitsa.gr www.camping-comitsa.gr
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Camping Delfini (Dolphin) The DELFINI CAMPING, a green and shady place that can accommodate your dreams and summer vacations, lies about 200 metres from the famous beach of Ierissos, with its crystal clear waters and white, coarse sand. Elegance, exemplary cleanliness, quietness, tidy surroundings, warm hospitality from the owner, Kostas, personal care for each guest, but, above all, an excellent Mediterranean feel in an area 65 metres above sea level that has a lot to promise! It has seventy five 13x6 m independent spaces, divided by a natural fence. Each space offers a water supply and 12V and 220V electricity. Guests can make free use of: • A shared kitchen with a gas hob, sink, fridge and freezer. • Clean toilets and showers with hot water 24/7. • Laundry rooms. There is also a snack bar, offering refreshments and alcoholic drinks, coffee, ice cream and fresh food at very affordable prices. The mini market has all essentials. Those who are fond of sports can enjoy water ski, tubes, windsurfing, sea parachuting, etc.., with great discounts on original prices! Can you think of anything better? Certainly not! So book a place in your summer dream now.
63075 Ierissos Tel. +30 6984124606 E-mail: kostasgrigori62@hotmail.gr
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Camping Ierissos The Ierissos Camping includes 75 spaces with individual power and water supply. It features modern WC facilities, showers with hot water and adequate parking spaces within its premises. It has a 24-hour reception and guard service, to serve, monitor and ensure the implementation of the living regulation for guests. The uniqueness of the Ierissos Camping lies in that it is located within the borders of Ierissos, allowing its guests to be part of the local community while enjoying the benefits of a camp by the sea on the famous sandy beach of Ierissos. Shops, restaurants, bars, supermarkets, banks, utilities, etc., are all within walking distance. Furthermore, the camping’s beach is awarded with a Blue Flag every year for its organisation and the quality of its waters.
63075 Ierissos Tel. +30 23770 21125, +30 23770 21130 Fax +30 23770 21132 E-mail: axtada@dimosaristoteli.gr www.dimosaristoteli.gr/gr/municipality/dimos/municipalenterpriseCamping
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Ouranoupoli Camping & Bungalows Just 2 km outside Ouranoupoli, in a magical spot, overlooking Ammouliani and Athos, the Ouranoupoli Camping & Bungalows is a true natural gem, spread across 1.8 verdant hectares, in front of Mount Athos Bay. Accommodating up to 300 persons, it offers a summer holiday destination noted for its high quality in every detail: an excellent restaurant, an extensive wine cellar, tsipouro produced in our own estate, and virgin aromatic olive oil, from our own olives, all used as raw materials in our restaurant, one of the top gourmet local offerings! The camping’s super market, cooking areas, clean toilets, washing machines, vessel washer and vessel repository prove that indeed its owner, Grigoris, has put his personal signature, providing an exemplar of local hospitality and personal care to each occupant. The camping has space for 70 campers, and for 100 tents or caravans. Choose between organized places or the more natural ones. If you prefer a more luxurius way to enjoy your precious holiday time he camping offers 3 wonderful bungalows made with special care always following the unique architecture style of this magic area. In its endless sandy beach, where the sky and sea make up incredible scenery in shades of blue, you can enjoy all summer games or relax, watching the unique colours of the sunrise and sunset. Let your children play carefree in the playgrounds, drenched in the essence of the Greek summer, while you enjoy a cup of coffee or a drink in front of the waves, in the camping’s ever cool and shady café. You will then experience the magic: nature and history intertwined, taking you on a journey from the Athonite land to the Aegean and the Mediterranean landscapes of Mount Athos Bay!
63075 Ouranoupoli Tel. +30 2377071171 Fax +30 2377071396 M +30 6972241567 E-mail: camping-ouranoupoli@hotmail.com www.camping-ouranoupoli.gr
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