What to do and see in Ouranoupolis, Greece: The Best Places and Tips

January 12, 2018 Fernanda Pittenger

Discover the best top things to do in Ouranoupolis, Greece including Athos Sea Cruises, Alykes beach, Water Sports Centre of Nea Roda, Byzantine Tower of Ouranoupolis, Explore Outside, Megali Ammos beach, Eirinikos Glassbottom Cruises, Arca Nautical Club, Calypso Cruises, Drenia Island.
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1. Athos Sea Cruises

Ammouliani | Ormos Panagias, Ouranoupolis 630 75, Greece
Excellent
50%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
2%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 208 reviews

Athos Sea Cruises

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.

Reviewed By Margarita P - Punta del Este, Uruguay

Between the large groups of older ladies screaming at each other, the very potent boat engine, and the disco-level loudness of the "soundtrack" that narrates a terrible script in four or five languages, the trip was utter torture. There must be a better way to do this.

2. Alykes beach

Ammouliani, Greece
Excellent
63%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 172 reviews

Alykes beach

Reviewed By Beatrice H - Moosburg, Germany

Nice big beach, flat and kid-friendly.
Shallow water, very clear and safe.
3 beach bars to choose from, all playing their music- sometimes this gets a bit much with overlapping tunes.
Lots of space on the beach if you bring your own gear or play ball.
Parking only steps away.
There is more private Beaches on the island, but this is probably the biggest beach here.

3. Water Sports Centre of Nea Roda

Next to Eagles Palace Hotel, Nea Roda 630 75, Greece
Excellent
100%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 45 reviews

Water Sports Centre of Nea Roda

Reviewed By Liza W

We loved spending our days down at the Water Sports centre with Dinos and Xenia, they were completely flexible with whatever we wanted to do, very reasonably priced and excellent teachers. We stayed at Eagle's palace but loved Dinos relaxed and accomodating attitude so did all...MoreThank you very much dear Lisa for choosing us for your water sports activities. We are happy to know that we did your holidays a bit better. We hope you come again all 3 of you soon!

4. Byzantine Tower of Ouranoupolis

Ouranoupolis, Greece
Excellent
39%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 168 reviews

Byzantine Tower of Ouranoupolis

Reviewed By Hans N - Haarlem, The Netherlands

Actually the only thing to see in the village. An infortative display explains the history of the building that goes back to the 14th century.

5. Explore Outside

2 Gazias, Ouranoupoli 630 75, Greece
Excellent
95%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
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5 based on 18 reviews

Explore Outside

We offer Adventure Activities in Greece for and by people who are outdoor enthusiasts. We have turned our passion for travel and love of adventure into a business that brings that perfect trip to life. Moreover, we specialize in adventure management. Whether it is the perfect adventure itinerary based on your hotel or daily event planning, we deliver unique experiences and fun to do activities.

Reviewed By MotiBar2014 - Tel Aviv, Israel

Would like to highly recommend to any and all people traveling around this area to take this amazing experience: 6-7 hour Kayaking with Pavlos Zitakis, one of the nicest and funnest tour guides we've encountered. Really fun and challenging activity around Greek Islands! Truly recommend it!! :) - Moti

6. Megali Ammos beach

Glastri Street, Ammouliani 630 75, Greece
Excellent
62%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 65 reviews

Megali Ammos beach

Reviewed By Στέφανος Σ

The temperature riches 40 degrees C, i found a shelter under a wild pear tree .Everything is light mixed withe the azure colour of the aegean.I am nowhere iam everywhere iam on a small island of 1000 square meters .I hear the crickets sing and i smell the saulty perfum of the sea , i am on a island called fry pan in front of Ouranoupoli .
Here my soul at last is happy .Here my soul can rest.
Drenia Islands visit the last resort away from civilazation and so close to it

7. Eirinikos Glassbottom Cruises

Redinas - Ouranoupolis, Ouranoupolis 630 75, Greece
Excellent
89%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 38 reviews

Eirinikos Glassbottom Cruises

Under the imposing sight of Mt.Athos and tracing the steps of King Xerxes,the daily cruises of "Eirinikos Glassbottom",with departures from the ports of Ouranoupolis and Ormos Panagias to unique destinations,reveal the secrets of the deep and the historical and the religious tradition of Halkidiki -Mount Athos Cruises -Ammouliani -Vourvourou -Sunset Cruises -Fishing Trips

Reviewed By Niki S

Amazing experience in a beautiful boat! Exeptionally good service from a staff that smiled all the time and enjoyed the cruise with us! Very clean and tidy! I would highly recomend it to everyone!!!

8. Arca Nautical Club

Between Eagles Palace and Porto Kaliali, Ouranoupoli 63075, Greece
Excellent
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Good
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5 based on 9 reviews

Arca Nautical Club

Boat rental by day or by hour. No licence required. Every day in july, august and september from 9.30 to sunset.

Reviewed By ggabi - Romania

Private beach, boat rental (no license required) and very friendly and helpful staff. No demand remains unmet. Perfect day out!

9. Calypso Cruises

Ouranoupolis 63075, Greece
Excellent
65%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 34 reviews

Calypso Cruises

Reviewed By ardom - europe

We went as part of a group, I enjoyed the sail on the water and it is moderately interesting to view the monasteries. It seemed to me considering we drove from and to Thessaloniki for 2 and a half hours on the water a not outstanding day. But as women are not allowed this is the closed a mixed group can get.

10. Drenia Island

Ammouliani, Greece
Excellent
86%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 49 reviews

Drenia Island

Reviewed By Николай В

One of the semi-populated little Islands near Ammouliani is one of your options for visiting with a boat. So we did. We came in the morning to see something different and wild. But we were wrong. After our boarding on the beach, there came the big boat, bringing dozens of tourists on the island, filling the crowdy beach. We didn't like also the sand on it, because we found it dirty. So we left the island immediately and went snorkeling near the neighbor smaller Islands.

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