Ouranoupoli Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village in Chalkidiki, Greece
About Ouranoupoli
Because of its relative isolation, Ouranoupoli has not been affected by mass tourism. It was founded in 1922, when approximately 50 families, Greek refugees from Asia Minor, arrived under the auspices of the League of Nations, looking for a new home. The land was provided by Mount Athos and each family was given an one-bedroom house, an arid plot of land and ten sheep. Without a road to connect it to the rest of the world the village remained isolated and life was hard. In 1947 the locals took shovels and spades and cut a crude dirt-track road which ended the isolation and brought the very first adventurous tourists to the village. Mount Athos-related trade and pilgrimage is the biggest source of income for the village.
Top Attractions in Ouranoupoli
Explore the best things to see and do in Ouranoupoli:
- ★Byzantine Tower
- ★Monastery of Zygos (Frangokastro)
- ★Post Byzantine Aqueduct
Where to Stay in Ouranoupoli
- 🏨Alexandros Palace Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Porto Kalliali, Ouranoupoli
- 🏨Makedonia Hotel
Ouranoupoli Travel Guide Sections
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