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Ammouliani, in the gulf of Agio Oros, is the only island of Chalkidiki that is inhabited, having 600 permanent inhabitants, who are mainly occupied with fishery and tourism and overcome 5,000 along with the visitors during summer.
Known for its really wonderful beaches, Ammouliani is the beloved destination of thousands of tourists during the summer months. The fact that there isn't any permanent cultivation has helped Ammouliani to remain untouched and to be easy to be characterized as an earthly paradise.
It is a municipal district of the municipality of Stagira and Akanthos.
There are small islands around it: Gaidouronisi, Tigani and Pontiki, which you can visit, although uninhabited, for their wonderful beaches and the picturesque taverns that they have.
It will charm you with its blue waters, the thin sand and the giant-shaped rocks of its. The transport through ferries and small crafts is very often, from the coast of Trypiti to the island. Especially during the summer months, there are routes every ½ hour, till the sunset. The distance from the land is 1.7 nautical miles and the time you need to spend by the ferry is about 15 minutes.
The short and quick distance of the course makes it ideal even for a single day excursion.
Most of the beaches are sandy and you can reach them either on foot or by a cart, which is a unique experience for the way towards Alykes. At the same time, at its more tourist beaches you can exercise sea sports. It is still ideal for those who love fishing, since at its blue waters there is a variety of aquatic life.
If you are found there around April, don't omit to attend the festival of Agios Georgios. |
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Agios Nikolaos is the patron saint of the island, whose church was built at the central square of the island in 1896. Around it, there are monastic buildings of the 19th century, the biggest of which houses the school today.
The most important sights of its is the temple of Agios Georgios and the boat-yard in the port, which is a typical specimen of the Agio Oros architecture.
The island was an Agio Oros glebe till 1925, where it was allowed to Minor Asians refugees that came from "Prokonisia", an island complex near Constantinople.
Having fishery as their main occupation, as well as commercial shipping, the habitants of Ammouliani quickly got ahead. Their hack value, their hospitality, the natural beauty and the wonderful beaches of the island have turned Ammouliani to a tourist destination.
During your visit don't hesitate to taste fresh fish in one of the exemplary for their quality and service taverns of Ammouliani.
In Ammouliani besides hotels, rooms to let, guesthouses, there are camping settlements for those who desire to live closer to the nature.
It still has cafes, bars and beach bars ideal for your night entertainment, with view to the blue Aegean.
In Ammouliani you'll have the possibility to rent a small craft (a boat driving license is not required) and explore the whole island or even visit small island complexes that are found around it.
You shouldn't miss the unique opportunity to enjoy a sea cruise to Agio Oros,
by small crafts in order to admire the monastic State.
The incredible calm that the island offers as well as the cosmopolitan character that governs the whole Chalkidiki is present for the most unforgettable vacation of your life. |
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