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Discovering Mount Athos: Exploring Ouranoupoli’s Hidden Treasures Nestled along the serene Aegean coast lies Ouranoupoli, a quaint village serving as the gateway to the enigmatic wonders of Mount Athos. If you’re planning a visit to this mesmerizing region, don’t miss out on exploring the Byzantine Tower of Prosforion and the Zygou Monastery, two remarkable landmarks…

Unveiling the Mystique: A Private Cruise to the Monasteries of Mount Athos Embark on a mystical journey through time as you cruise along the western coast of Mount Athos, a place steeped in history and veiled in spiritual significance. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, a solitary peak piercing the Aegean sky, has been a sanctuary…

A mini holiday activity guide for one of the best-kept secret summer destinations in Halkidiki Sithonia is the second peninsula of Halkidiki, and for some, the best destination for holiday activities in Greece. For the locals is just a work of art in blue and green, that pretty much is undiscovered from tourists. It has…

Paxos, Antipaxos, and Blue Caves: The hidden gems of the Ionian islands Hi, my name is Ksenia – I am a skipper at the company Explore the Outside. I’ve spent my entire summers touring the islands surrounding the Marbella Elix hotel in Karavostasi, Perdika. I have collected extensive knowledge about the region and want to share my experiences…

Shaped like Poseidon’s trident, Halkidiki’s prongs jut out into the Aegean Sea. Lush green forests extend all the way to the beachfront where reflections of golden sunlight add sparkling hues to turquoise waters. There, the Athоs Peninsula is the еasternmοst leg of Halkidiкi and is essentially about one destination: the monasteries of Mount Athos, aka the Holy Mountain. The Monastic Republic of the Holy Mountain occupies around 80% of the peninsula, leaving just a mere 20% of the territory to secular visitors and females; women are not allowed into the Holy Mountain. While the greater majority of the peninsula is off-limits to casual visitors, the remaining slice of secular Athos offers some rare treats that include Halkidiki’s only inhabited island and its satellites, a busy and commercialized port (Ouranoupoli), and a coastal strip packed full of nice and unique hotels…

Are you on the lookout for the ideal beach getaway with your boat rental, while on summer holiday somewhere in the area of Parga, Thesprotia, Greece? This beach guide has it all, from Parga, and Sivota to Karavostasi beaches. All within a reachable distance with your boat rental. You’ve just discovered the majority of the most…