Car Hire in Chalkidiki - Vatopedi - Mini guide to Chalkidiki - Vatopedi

Chalkidiki - Vatopedi is located on the eastern-most '˜finger' of the Chalkidiki region and is home to the famous Vatopedi Monastery. This peninsula, Agion Oros, is home to the famous Mount Athos and the whole area is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

A very popular vacation spot for Greeks, the Chalkidiki - Vatopedi 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 peninsulas, is a must and one of the only ways visitors can explore the region. Car rental at Chalkidiki - Vatopedi is the easiest way to explore this beautiful coastal area.

Mount Athos is located on the southern part of the Agion Oros Peninsula. This whole area is a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its 20 working monasteries. This area has a special autonomous status from the Greek Government as well. Due to the religious nature of this area, visitors must get a special permit to visit the area. Access is also only via boat from the port of Oouranoupoli or Port of Dafni. It is also important to know that female visitors are restricted.

The most famous sight in Cahlkidiki - Vatopedi is the Holy Monaastery of Vatopedi. It is located perched on a hill on the north-eastern side of the peninsula. It was built around 970 AD and is famous for the Girdle of the Theotokos. The library also boasts an amazing 35,000 books and manuscripts.

Using car hire at Chalkidiki - Vatopedi, it is easy to explore the rest of the Agion Oros Peninsula. In the northern part is the city of Lerissos and Kryoneri. Both are coastal fishing villages and a great place to relax.

From Vatopedi it is also possible to visit Greece's second largest city, Thessaloniki. Using cheap car hire at Chalkidiki - Vatopedi, follow smaller routes to the city and then take the major E70 motorway. Thessaloniki boasts many ancients sites, as well as a great museum.

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