The place that nullifies the distance between the wonders of nature!
Three hundred (300) kilometers of coastline (the biggest in Halkidiki), numerous beaches, bays, little islands, crystal-clear blue water, golden plains, luscious green mountains, all wisely placed and harmonious!
Explore this special corner of Halkidiki!
Visit Mount Athos, enjoy a dip in the water along the sandy beaches, walk along the path that gave birth to the great ancient philosopher Aristotle and taught Alexander the Great, take a tour along the green or purple (depending on the season) Aristotelian Mountain and dash along the hillsides of Holomontas mountain.
See it all! You will be pleasantly surprised with the proximity of it all.
This area has it all! History, culture, tradition, sports, modern hotels.
It offers all kinds of vacation: Summer, winter, religious, special, congress, cultural, gastronomical, historical, sports tourism.
It offers a variety of fun activities and intense nightlife.
It offers an amazing gastronomical scene and, of course, the famous Greek hospitality.
Choose, or even better, dare to combine it all!
To mention: Mount Athos Area Organisation was founded in early 2010 at the initiative of representatives of the hotel and tourism family, from the third peninsula of Hakidiki, aiming to the touristic, cultural, financial enhancement/promotion of this area.
Nowadays has 75 members, and the members register has been enriched by businessmen who activate in various sectors, associating with tourism, culture, sports, trade, economy and development.
Basic goals of the Organisation are:
- the adjustment of the destination’s promotion based on the findings arising from the study of all trends developed in the tourism market,
- the promotion of the local products to the European markets and the entrance of destination through its products,
- the promotion of the local real estate, and
- the design-implementation of the plan so as to adjust them, having as aim the upgrade of the offered tourism product and to strengthen the tourism character of Athos area.
Apart from the promotion and the potential of the destination that provides to Greek and the European world, among other targets that involve the establishment of such an organisation are:
- its participation to national and community (co-funded) programs
These actions that the Organisation developed during its operation are being characterised by quality, professionalism, and of specific targets:
- Participation in international tourism fairs and tourism, gastronomy, promotion of local products road shows,
- Invite, contact and cooperate with tourism agents and press representatives,
- Brotherhoods with relevant agencies and organisations so as to strengthem relationships and actions,
- Promotional events to European cities and capitals with local products,
- Journalism tributes,
- Invite and contact with special groups (Consular corps) etc.
Where to stay
8500 beds, 250 apartments and rental rooms, 56 hotels, 20 agrotourism farms, and luxurious villas wait for you during all seasons of the year, so as to accommodate you and offer services for each taste, for every financial requirement!
Cruise around Mount Athos
The shipping companies of the area offer transfer services from and to the Holy Community, cruises around Mount Athos (a self-governed monastic state), and along the west side as well. Experience a unique religious experience!
Daily Excursions
Considering that Mount Athos Area is a multi-shaped holiday destination, we present to you some activities suggestions, which will help you to spend some wonderful holidays, at the sea or in the mountain. Mount Athos Area On the Move!
Mount Athos Area Kouzina
Get Ready for the top culinary event of the year!
Mount Athos Area Gourmet is the top culinary event of the year! Under the shadow of Athos, in the gulf of Mount Athos, at the foothills of Aristotle’s mountain, the Strymon Gulf, the Ierissos Gulf, the outskirts of Holomontas Mountain, we invite you to smell and savour the products and the tastes through a wonderful gastronomic feast, which from today you will take part! Enjoy!
EARLY BOOKING: Until 31st of March
Book now at hotels of your preference and save more than 10%
Do not miss the opportunity and the ability that this site offers to you so as to enjoy excursions and tours to numerous and beautiful points of the area you wish to visit! The choice is yours!
(attention!!: the offer is valid strictly for those who make reservation from now until 31st of March)
For more information, just clicking http://en.mountathosarea.org/
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