IERISSOS, HALKIDIKI
Ierissos is a small resort town at the beginning of the east coast of Mount Athos – the third peninsula of Halkidiki. It is located a few kilometers from thе Hοly Mоuntаin and 120 km from Thessaloniki.
Beaches and accommodation in Ierissos, Halkidiki
It is one of the main cities on the peninsula and is located 2 km from its port, which is famous throughout Greece for its traditional fish taverns. In addition to delicious fish, Ierissos offers dozens of beach bars scattered across a 12-kilometer beach with fine sand and shallow clear water. The beach, of course, was awarded the title of “Blue Flag”, thanks to its clear cool sea.
Interesting places to visit:
1) Holy Mountain – boats depart daily from the port.
2) Stageira – a village known as the birthplace of Aristotle.
3) Center for Mount Athos heritage – only one in Europe, which will take you with a three-dimensional film in the world of Holy Mountain and in the depths of the sea
4) Ancient Aсаnthus – the acropolis of Ierissos, rising above the city
5) The attraction in the center of Ierissos – the aquarium of 40 cubic meters, with various fish from the area and a windmill.
6) Ouranoupoli – “the gate to Mount Athos”
7) Stratoni and Olympiada – resorts known for their amazing beaches
8) Other resorts: Arnaia, Stavros, Ammouliani Island (Megali Ammos – beach), Polygyros, Taxiarchis, Nikiti.
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