The best hotel in Ouranoupoli. The hotel is located at the entrance to the city, at the beginning of the walking street, with a beach area. Beautiful green area of the hotel, clean sandy beach. Sunbeds by the pool b / paid, on the beach paid. If you pay immediately for 10 days, it's cheaper: yes, a sunbed and an umbrella 45 euros.
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The best hotel in Ouranoupoli. The hotel is located at the entrance to the city, at the beginning of the walking street, with a beach area. Beautiful green area of the hotel, clean sandy beach. Sunbeds by the pool b / paid, on the beach paid. If you pay immediately for 10 days, it's cheaper: yes, a sunbed and an umbrella 45 euros. On the beach there are plastic sunbeds, people buy gymnastic mats and lay them on a sunbed, then leave them when they leave, you can pick them up. You can lie by the pool and go swimming in the sea, especially since the beach shower is on the other side. There is no shower on the big beach, and we didn’t rinse, the water there doesn’t tighten the skin. The hotel has three large buildings and several bungalows. It makes no sense to overpay for a bungalow, because all rooms have a sea view. In the building near the beach, the rooms are smaller, shower, only liquid soap. In the building (cat. in the photo), a little further away, the rooms are spacious, with a bathroom, bathrobes, slippers and toiletries. The SPA center is located in this building. The bathrobe came in handy on the beach when there were clouds. (it's nice to swim, wrap yourself in a bathrobe and take a nap on the beach without the scorching sun). We rested from 17.09. 15 de weeks. There were five hot sunny days, then clouds and rain from time to time. You can sit, read on the balcony, contemplating the sea and mountains, take a walk around the town, go on an excursion. The main thing for which it is worth visiting Athos is the pilgrimage of men to the Holy Mountain! And the women are waiting on the beach. Diamonitirio-visa to the monastic state can be obtained in Ouranoupolis, at the Mouzenidis Travel branch or with your guide. There are group tours. Money is not a pity - it's worth it! It will be possible to visit the Holy Mountain again and on your own. Men both in the hotel and in the city communicate and share their impressions. Rest quiet, calm and contemplation. In the city center is the Church of St. Constantine and Helena. At the liturgy, half of the local Greeks, half are our Orthodox. Niggling about food and service at the hotel is not appropriate, this is Athos, not Turkey! Gluttony and hypocrisy in oneself must be suppressed, and not be slaves to the stomach. Normal food, enough to feed yourself and hotel dogs and cats. I read a complaint of some tourists that dogs interfered with them. Yes, there are also roosters crowing, and a horse on a mountain with a bell! So what? This is an opportunity to show mercy to stray dogs and cats at least. I fed everyone, I also bought canned food at the dog store. I don’t eat meat myself, and I can legally give my portion to dogs. They are very cute there, especially the long-eared girl. She is shy, you need to put food and move away, just so that the red dog does not take it away. The redhead was fed separately. He accompanied us to the beach, and for a walk, and to the store, he sat waiting on the street, like the owners. And slept on our balcony. Whom the animals interfere with, the grace of Athos will not help him. Ouranoupoli is a small beautiful town with taverns. There are almost no shops with rags, mostly shops with beautiful icons and church supplies for the service. Read about Paisius the Holy Mountaineer and buy his icon. Weird old man. Life is so short, a man on Athos must take steps to the Holy Mountain, to God for the sake of himself and his family. Not everyone is given such an opportunity. One must be blind not to see the beauty of the world, one must be a fool not to recognize its Creator, and one must be a fool not to bow before Him.
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Hello! I want to share with you my trip to the beautiful country of Greece! It was not the first time in Greece and this year we decided to choose the third peninsula of Athos. I chose a small, but as it turned out very cozy and beautiful Xenia hotel in the town of Ouranoupoli. By the way, the most convenient thing is that the town is located on the very border with the holy Mount Athos, which we just wanted to go to and that is why we decided to live closer to Athos.
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Hello! I want to share with you my trip to the beautiful country of Greece! It was not the first time in Greece and this year we decided to choose the third peninsula of Athos.
I chose a small, but as it turned out very cozy and beautiful Xenia hotel in the town of Ouranoupoli. By the way, the most convenient thing is that the town is located on the very border with the holy Mount Athos, which we just wanted to go to and that is why we decided to live closer to Athos.
We booked a bungalow at the hotel, it is located right on the sea, we got a complete buzz while living there. The cottage is clean and tidy. The food is delicious, a bit small selection, but everything is fresh. The territory is small, but we did not need much. We often went to Ouranoupoli and visited the Kritikom tavern a couple of times.
The food served there is simply beyond words! Seafood is just a fairy tale, they ordered fish and they brought fresh fish to us on a cart, and offered to choose, we were shocked, but I won’t even write about its taste, you have to try it! In general, he advises everyone who comes to Ouranoupoli to visit this tavern.
We had a group of 3 people on Athos and there was a guide with us all the time. I wanted to note him, as he is a true professional in his field, he told everything about Mount Athos, about the monasteries and generally answered all our questions. Although the tour is not cheap, but it was worth it, I did not regret the money and I will go again with pleasure.
On the same day, my wife went to the Belt of the Virgin and was also very pleased with both the guide and the tour in general. Undoubtedly, we will return more than once to Greece and advise everyone.
I chose a small, but as it turned out very cozy and beautiful Xenia hotel in the town of Ouranoupoli. By the way, the most convenient thing is that the town is located on the very border with the holy Mount Athos, which we just wanted to go to and that is why we decided to live closer to Athos.
We booked a bungalow at the hotel, it is located right on the sea, we got a complete buzz while living there. The cottage is clean and tidy. The food is delicious, a bit small selection, but everything is fresh. The territory is small, but we did not need much. We often went to Ouranoupoli and visited the Kritikom tavern a couple of times.
The food served there is simply beyond words! Seafood is just a fairy tale, they ordered fish and they brought fresh fish to us on a cart, and offered to choose, we were shocked, but I won’t even write about its taste, you have to try it! In general, he advises everyone who comes to Ouranoupoli to visit this tavern.
We had a group of 3 people on Athos and there was a guide with us all the time. I wanted to note him, as he is a true professional in his field, he told everything about Mount Athos, about the monasteries and generally answered all our questions. Although the tour is not cheap, but it was worth it, I did not regret the money and I will go again with pleasure.
On the same day, my wife went to the Belt of the Virgin and was also very pleased with both the guide and the tour in general. Undoubtedly, we will return more than once to Greece and advise everyone.
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This year I spent my vacation in Greece, more precisely in the city of Ouranoupoli, on the third finger of the Chalkidiki peninsula. At first, I didn’t want to go on vacation at sea in the month of May, but it didn’t work out differently due to my work schedule. But in the end, she did not regret that she had arrived in May.
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This year I spent my vacation in Greece, more precisely in the city of Ouranoupoli, on the third finger of the Chalkidiki peninsula. At first, I didn’t want to go on vacation at sea in the month of May, but it didn’t work out differently due to my work schedule. But in the end, she did not regret that she had arrived in May. The weather was warm. It only rained for one day. Then I just went on an excursion to the city of Thessaloniki, this is the second largest city in Greece after Athens. As we found out about the rain in advance: there was a special apparatus in the hotel reception, from where we learned the weather forecast. In Thessaloniki were in a large shopping center. The prices seemed to us cheaper even than in Russia, other collections of clothes, but the quality is about the same.
The hotel where I stayed was called Xenia. She lived in one of the bungalows, a stone's throw from the sea. Every day at 4 pm I swam, and sunbathed for 30 minutes (so as not to burn out) on a deck chair, which was located near my room. There were perhaps all the amenities for a good rest. While I was lying and sunbathing, I ordered natural juices in a beach bar. A guy named George worked there. Always very attentive to everyone.
In the morning at 11 o'clock I went to a wellness massage at the Spa and jacuzzi. I want to note that everywhere was perfect cleanliness. The hotel restaurant was also clean. I went to taverns for dinner. The Greek cuisine was incomparably delicious. I especially liked how they cooked pilaf with seafood and gave baked ravani for dessert.
In the evenings, after dinner, together with other vacationers whom we met at the hotel, mostly from Russia and Ukraine, we went for a walk around the city of Ouranoupoli. Like the locals, we also learned to sit in the numerous cafes of the city and drink frapé coffee. Also bought pancakes and ice cream. So I immediately gained 2 kg. Already at home, but I still remember the taste of Greek pancakes with ice cream and frapé . I wish you all the same pleasant holiday!
The hotel where I stayed was called Xenia. She lived in one of the bungalows, a stone's throw from the sea. Every day at 4 pm I swam, and sunbathed for 30 minutes (so as not to burn out) on a deck chair, which was located near my room. There were perhaps all the amenities for a good rest. While I was lying and sunbathing, I ordered natural juices in a beach bar. A guy named George worked there. Always very attentive to everyone.
In the morning at 11 o'clock I went to a wellness massage at the Spa and jacuzzi. I want to note that everywhere was perfect cleanliness. The hotel restaurant was also clean. I went to taverns for dinner. The Greek cuisine was incomparably delicious. I especially liked how they cooked pilaf with seafood and gave baked ravani for dessert.
In the evenings, after dinner, together with other vacationers whom we met at the hotel, mostly from Russia and Ukraine, we went for a walk around the city of Ouranoupoli. Like the locals, we also learned to sit in the numerous cafes of the city and drink frapé coffee. Also bought pancakes and ice cream. So I immediately gained 2 kg. Already at home, but I still remember the taste of Greek pancakes with ice cream and frapé . I wish you all the same pleasant holiday!
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Very gloomy hotel without a soul. The hall looks very cold, empty. Column stone. The staff is friendly. The rooms are a whole different story. They are also very cold and uncomfortable. Very dark, although large. This makes it even more uncomfortable. Reminds me of hospital rooms. There is a small old TV. Tile on the floor.
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Very gloomy hotel without a soul. The hall looks very cold, empty. Column stone. The staff is friendly. The rooms are a whole different story. They are also very cold and uncomfortable. Very dark, although large. This makes it even more uncomfortable. Reminds me of hospital rooms. There is a small old TV. Tile on the floor. There are no bathrobes and slippers. It was impossible to sleep in the room as we could hear everything that was going on in the next room, the walls are very thin. In addition, they constantly heard how water was flowing, but where they did not see it. The noise interfered with sleep. The bed is clean, but synthetic blankets are very unpleasant to the body. Internet in the hotel only in the lobby. And paid. The food in the restaurant is not tasty. The choice is very small. The restaurant is also gloomy, old burnt napkins, dishes, with logos of another hotel. The only plus of this hotel is the first line and a beautiful view from the rooms. But against the background of minuses, this plus is not so significant. I cannot recommend this hotel. I didn't like her very much. And to all those who were with me too.
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We chose the hotel very carefully, K. According to the budgets there were some restrictions and I really wanted to go with a small child. The purpose of the holiday was to relax by the sea. We stopped at a hotel on the peninsula of Chalkidiki, the price was very reasonable. We flew to Thessaloniki, then we had a short transfer to the hotel.
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We chose the hotel very carefully, K. According to the budgets there were some restrictions and I really wanted to go with a small child. The purpose of the holiday was to relax by the sea. We stopped at a hotel on the peninsula of Chalkidiki, the price was very reasonable. We flew to Thessaloniki, then we had a short transfer to the hotel. My child and I enjoyed the landscapes of Greece. I can’t say right away that I fell in love with Greece, there was some kind of ambiguous opinion, but it turned out to be the first impression. Zaselina passed very quickly, not like we once went to Egypt and Turkey. . . there was no queue, but at the same time there were tourists in the hotels. . . The hotel is cozy, with beautiful grounds, but the best thing about it is the beach! The climate of Greece is wonderful, my daughter and I did not even sweat and did not feel uncomfortable. I can't even understand why that is. Maybe. that our hotel was overlooking Mount Athos))) The rooms in the hotels are spacious, in a retro style. The staff really treated us like guests. It bothered me, we got really real rest, relaxation. The food was maybe a little monotonous, but I'm not picky. Sunbeds and umbrellas for an additional fee, the cost per day is 5 euros for two. But it happened that we just took our towels and basked in the sand, many residents of this hotel did just that! I can say that my vacation really was a vacation. And if you need to eat or drink, then you need to choose another hotel.
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