Byzantine Tower of Ouranoupolis

Byzantine Tower of Ouranoupolis

The sleepy village of Ouranoupolis sits at the threshold of the monastic community of Mount Athos. It’s sprawled around a fourteenth-century Byzantine tower that is now a museum exhibiting Christian antiques from Halkidiki. Opening times can be erratic, but the outside is worth viewing and it’s a great vantage point.
Lagomandra Beach

Lagomandra Beach

Halkidiki

This Blue Flag beach is wide and long, with soft sandy and clear waters that gently lap the shore. At the north end, you can hire loungers and umbrellas, and the water gets deeper more quickly. It gets busy in...

28.9 Km to Byzantine Tower of Ouranoupolis - Map

Aristotle Park

Aristotle Park

Halkidiki

This park, dedicated to the Greek philosopher, is at the edge of the village of Stagira, on a hilltop with views of the Gulf of Ierissos. It’s a lovely setting with hands-on exhibits that are based on...

30.0 Km to Byzantine Tower of Ouranoupolis - Map

Turtle Island

Turtle Island

Pefkohori, Halkidiki

Stand on Pefkohori beach and you’ll be able to see Turtle Island standing in the azure water. It is so called because its shape resembles the creature. The island’s proper name is Kelyfos, meaning ‘shield’ in...

36.4 Km to Byzantine Tower of Ouranoupolis - Map