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The 6 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Mt. Athos Peninsula, Central Macedonia
Discover the best top things to do in Mt. Athos Peninsula, Greece including Platanorema Farm, Eirinikos Glassbottom Daily & Private Cruises, Athos Sea Cruises, Byzantine Tower of Ouranoupolis, Water Sports Centre of Nea Roda, Calypso Cruises.
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1. Platanorema Farm
2. Eirinikos Glassbottom Daily & Private Cruises
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
When Eirini met Nikos.. When luxury, comfort and innovation met adventure, exploration and the great blue, the idea of “EIRINIKOS”, the Glass Bottom Boat, had been born. “EIRINIKOS”, the one and only Glass Bottom Vessel in Halkidiki, provides the guest the opportunity to indulge in the magic of the underwater beauty of Halkidiki, Mt.Athos, Sithonia and the complex of nine unexplored islets next to the island of Ammouliani.Under the imposing sight of Mt.Athos and tracing the steps of King Xerxes, the daily cruises of “EIRINIKOS”, with departures from the ports of Ouranoupolis and Ormos Panagias to unique destinations ,reveal the secrets of the deep and the historical and religious tradition of the area.
3. Athos Sea Cruises
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 505 reviews
Athos Sea Cruises - Mount Athos cruise Ship departs once up to twice a day from Ouranoupolis port, right next to the "gates" of Holy Mount Athos. The ship heads to the southwestern part of Mount Athos peninsula. In 15 minutes reach the first Russian cloister and after sailing by unique beaches, it arrives in the area of the first monastery, Iera Moni Dochiariou and follows other 7 monasteries, as well as the Holy Mount's central port, Daphni, and finally the cloisters, small villages, where groups of monks live in every house. During the cruise visitors have the chance to admire the untouched nature and the unique architecture of Mount Athos monasteries. There is an audio guide tour in different languages (Greek, English, Russian, Serbian, Polish, Bulgarian and German). In these beautiful calm turquoise waters you will see very often dolphins to follow the ship. There is a restaurant, a bar and a small exhibition of souvenirs in the ship. There is also the possibility after agreement of pilgrimage of holy remnants during the cruise.
4. Byzantine Tower of Ouranoupolis
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By Jaykayvee
Having read Suzanna de Vries's book, Blue Ribbons, Bitter Bread, I was very keen to see the inside of this beautiful building. I was not disappointed. The artefacts displayed from 6thc.B.C. onwards were interesting enough, but for me, seeing where Joice Loch actually lived brought to life the reality of this wonderful lady's life - her typewriter, her bookshelf, the rugs, the oven etc. If you don't know anything about her, the information is well displayed with many photographs. Do research her before you go (or afterwards). She and her husband, Sydney, gave a tremendous amount of help to the refugees who were moved to this area between the wars and they deserve more recognition. It is such a shame there isn't more (any?) publicity about this place! It is well worth the 2 euro entrance fee.
5. Water Sports Centre of Nea Roda
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 122 reviews
6. Calypso Cruises
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
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