Car Hire Chalkidiki - Ouranoupolis - Mini guide to Chalkidiki - Ouranoupolis

Chalkidiki - Ouranoupolis is located on the eastern-most '˜finger' of the Chalkidiki region. There are three fingers: Pallene, Sithonia and Agion Oros. Ouranoupolis is locate on Agion Oros, which is home to the famous Mount Athos and its many monasteries.

A very popular vacation spot for Greeks, the Chalkidiki - Ouranoupolis is overrun in the summer months, when people seek out the beaches and natural beauty here. Driving along the coast of the Agion Oros peninsula, as well as the other two peninsula, is a must and one of the only ways visitors can explore the region. Car rental at Chalkidiki - Ouranoupolis is the easiest way to explore this beautiful coastal area.

Mount Athos is located due south of Chalkidiki - Ouranoupolis and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site. It has 20 working monasteries and numerous other religious sites. Due to the fragile and religious nature of this area, visitors are restricted and must get a special permit and access is only via boat from the port of Oouranoupoli or Port of Dafni. Note that there are restrictions for female visitors. The most impressive monasteries are: Stavronikita Monastery and Xenophontos Monastery. Mount Athos itself is very rocky and can be snow-capped, especially during the winter season.

Exploring Ouranoupolis or in Greek, Ouranopoli, is easy on foot. This picturesque fishing village's key feature is the Old Tower by the sea. The village itself is surrounded by luscious greenery and visitors can enjoy both the sea and the hills. Visiting the rest of the Chalkidiki region is a must and best done through car hire at Chalkidiki - Ouranoupolis.

Routes from Ouranoupolis are easy to follow and the other two peninsulas are easy to access. Driving gives visitors the ability to stop and overnight wherever they want and is a wonderful way to explore this region, which is packed with historical sites and natural beauty. Greek's second largest city, Thessaloniki is also within easy driving distance and cheap car hire at Chalkidiki - Ouranoupolis is the best way to get there.

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