Ouranoupoli Halkidiki / Ουρανούπολη Χαλκιδική

EN: Distance from Thessaloniki : 120 km
Police Outpost : 0030 23770 22236
Port Authorities : 0030 23770 71248
Local Municipal Office 0030 23770 71216
Ouranoupolis Information
On the top of the Mount Athos peninsula and at a distance of 120km away from the airport of Thessalonica lies Ouranoupolis, the Gate of Mount Athos. Ouranoupolis is a divine landscape, combining mountainous and sea beauties, promising unforgettable holidays, especially for the travelers seeking the relaxation, away from the stress of the town. The village seems to be a serene portrait which welcomes the pilgrims and prepares them for their spiritual journey to Mount Athos. Besides that Ouranoupolis means in Greek, the city of the heaven, the city who drives you up to heaven... Its visitors are welcomed by the Tower of Andronikos, the “alert protector” of the city for centuries, built in 1344 by the monastery Vatopediou as a protection from the pirates. In front of the tower lies the port, the gate of Mount Athos, where either the ferry boats travel to the monasteries or cruise around the peninsula at a distance of 500m from the beach. In Ouranoupolis the visitors apart from the hospitality and the friendly spirit of the residents, have the unique chance to savor fresh fish caught in the Mount Athos Golf in traditional fish taverns, to relax in pleasant cafes or bars drinking cocktails on the beach watching the sunset. During the day the activities give unique opportunities for swimming or fishing at exotic beaches across Ouranoupolis, on the small isles, which can be visited either by small fishing boats or small speedboats. There are ferry boats which daily set off from the harbor for the Mount Athos cruise. Diving, sea sports, cars and motorbikes for rent are being at the disposal of the visitors. Ouranoupolis is surrounded by a wonderful forest which is being offered for walks and exploration, viewing to the village and Mount Athos. Inevitably Ouranoupolis is the last stop for all pilgrims who wish to visit Mount Athos since they have to collect early in the morning the Diamonitirio, a written authorization and the ticket for the ferry boat.
GR: Χιλιομετρική Απόσταση απο Θεσσαλονίκη : 120 km
Λιμενικός Σταθμός Ουρανούπολης : 23770 71248
Δημοτικό Διαμέρισμα Ουρανούπολης : 23770 71216
Κάτοικοι : 960. H Ουρανούπολη είναι το κατώφλι του Άθω. Είναι ο τελευταίος κοσμικός τόπος στον οποίο φθάνει ο επισκέπτης που σκοπεύει να επισκεφθεί τη μοναστική πολιτεία. Καθημερινά από το μικρό λιμάνι στη σκιά του Πύργου ξεκινούν τα καράβια στα οποία επιβιβάζονται οι προσκυνητές (αφού προηγουμένως εφοδιαστούν από το «γραφείο προσκυνητών» τη σχετική άδεια) για να φθάσουν στο επίνειο του Αγίου Όρους, τη Δάφνη.
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