AMMOULIANI ISLAND, GREECE – Turquoise waters and fine sand
Ammouliani is a small island in Northern Greece, located at the northern end of the Gulf of Mount Athos – between the second (Sithonia) and the third arm (Mount Athos) on the Halkidiki peninsula. It is located 130 km from Thessaloniki and three nautical miles from the port of Tripiti, and the journey takes no more than 20 minutes. During the summer season, the ferry departs in about an hour and docks at the port of the only village of Ammouliani. Approaching this miniature island you will notice many beaches with fine sand and impenetrable rocks alternate along the coast.
The atmosphere of the island of Ammouliani is extremely calm and ideal for relaxation and summer vacation, as this beautiful place offers dozens of beaches with turquoise waters and a very summer mood. Water sports enthusiasts will be pleasantly surprised by the good opportunities for photo hunting, diving and kayaking on the small uninhabited islands around Ammouliani. It is also suitable for camping fans – Alikes and Ammouliani, who are more youthful, because the places are more limited and the bars remain noisy until late at night. If you are looking for peace of mind, rather bet on one of the coastal hotels or guest houses in the town of Ammouliani or in Ouranoupoli. There are family taverns and grocery stores everywhere to buy some food. The prices are normal as for Greece, and the amazing service of the Greeks will make you happy wherever you stay.
The beaches are sheltered, without big waves and most of the bays have small ports where you can enjoy the tranquility and natural beauty of the island.
Beaches in Ammouliani
Famous beaches and places to visit:
1) Agios Georgios – is probably the best beach with a long sandy line and shallow water. It has restaurants and sunbeds with umbrellas if you have consumption. It is located opposite Ouranoupoli, and you can reach it not only by boat but also by car;
2) Alikes – is the most popular beach, with fine sand and shallow water. It has various attractions and a range of beach bars;
3) Porto Agio – a beautiful beach, awarded the title – Blue Flag;
4) Megali Ammos – is an easily accessible beach with fine sand. It is the southernmost beach and from here you can see the two islands of Drenia. It is attractive for diving fans;
5) Karagatsii is an easily accessible beach with coarse sand, located in a small bay in the western part of the island. The beach has a bar and restaurant;
6) Faka and Papa – are some of the wildest sandy beaches, located in the western part of the island. They are good for swimming and diving;
7) Tsaska – a small and hard to reach beach near the port.
Most beaches are well organized, and you can rent a boat or kayak almost everywhere for reasonable price. In addition you can also tour the island by renting a bike;
8) Donkey Islands – /as legends says that it was where the earlier inhabitants of the island used to bring their donkeys to rest in peace/ – are miniature uninhabited islands, 10 minutes by boat and about 30 minutes by kayak. The largest island of them is Drenia, which has a beach bar and restaurant in summer, and a wide variety of various inflatable attractions. All islands in this group have golden sand and shallow water – ideal for families with children. The islands are a major tourist attraction and very suitable for diving, swimming and picnics. They can be reached by speedboat or cruise ship from the port of Ammouliani;
9) Banana – is more difficult to access beach, but very quiet. It has a bar and a garden with parasols and sun loungers. The beach is ideal for diving, as the seabed is covered with grass and inhabited by much marine life;
10) Limanaki – an extremely long beach, but is not organized;
11) Mount Athos – to visit Holy Mountain and the monasteries you need a special permit;
12) Ouranoupoli – is the last town, which is located just before the border with the autonomous Mount Athos. The boats for the monastic state depart from here.
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