Ammouliani and Mt. Athos
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Revision as of 13:26, 21 July 2011
Ammouliani & Mount Athos
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Ammouliani (Αμμουλιανή) is a small island across from Ouranoupoli of the Halkidiki peninsula. It is the best place to leave a yacht for visiting Mt. Athos since no yachts are allowed and visitors must use the local ferry from Ouranoupoli. It provides very good shelter, much better than Ouranoupoli where you can go with the dinghy.
Charts
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- BA
- 1085 Kólpos Petalión to Srimonikos kólpos including Thermaikos kólpos
- NIMA
- 54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
- 54363 Akra Akrathos to Dardanelles
- Greek
- 31 North Evoikos to Kavala Gulf
- 47 Aigaion Pelagos Northern Part
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, Tel. +30 23770 71248
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 27
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
The approaches to Ammouliani are straightforward.
Check-in facilities
None.
Ports and Popular Stops
Ports
Ammouliani Village
40°20.1′N, 23°55.2′E
This is a small but comfortable harbor. Not so many yachts come here and the villagers are friendly and will look after your boat if you leave her for a visit to Mt. Athos. Mr. Pavlos, who brings the fuel with a small tanker, can look out for your boat while you are visiting Mt. Athos.
Anchorages
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There are several anchorages on the island but if you are to leave the boat for a visit to Mt. Athos it is best to leave her in the small harbor of the village.
Fleris Bay
40°19.4′N, 23°53.6′E
A pleasant bay on the south side of the island.
Tsaki Bay
40°19.1′N, 23°54.8′E
A pleasant larger bay on the south side of the island. Anchor in sand. Good holding. Loud music plays during the day in summer, though not at night.
Beware of shallow rocks if moving between the southern and northern bays.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
None.
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- In the village of Ammouliani, ask for Mr. Pavlos who brings the fuel with a small tanker
- Water
- N/A (Not Available)
- Electricity
- N/A
Offshore Islands
None.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
 Diamonitirio — Permit to visit Mt. Athos Click for larger view |
 Mt. Athos Click for larger view |
 The Monastery of Simonos Petra Click for larger view |
 The Monastery of Stavronikita Click for larger view |
Visit to Mt. Athos
The main attraction in this region is the incredible Mt. Athos— The Holy Mountain (Άγιον Όρος) with a peak of 2033 m (6670 ft). Mt. Athos is an autonomous monastic community, a state within Greece. No female visitors are allowed within 500 m of its shores. It consists of 20 independent monasteries and it is governed by a council in Karyes, a small town with shops populated entirely by monks. The state was established by the Byzantine Emperor Basil I in 883 AD and it under the jurisdiction of Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Mt. Athos is a World Heritage Site.
At the end of the 11th century the monastic population on Mt. Athos reached 7000. Today there are twenty monasteries and their dependencies, that is sketes, kellia, kalyves, hermitages and dwellings. The above order reflects, in a way, the number of the monks that live in the foundation and the austerity of the life there. On the other hand, in a foundation where many monks live (such as a monastery or a skete), nobody can possess his own property. Everything belongs to the commune. Monks from various countries live in Mt. Athos. However, every person who comes to Mt. Athos and takes the monastic capacity becomes a Greek citizen.
All female mammals, including female humans, are prohibited on Mt. Athos. All visitors must be male and must arrive by the small ferry from Ouranoupolis. The ferry lands at the tiny port of Dafni where the new visitors disembark and apply for a permit called diamoniterion (διαμονητήριον). This is easily granted to Greek citizens and Orthodox Christians but for the rest a special visa is needed (for details see Visting Mt. Athos.
If you can, you must visit. Allow several days, and get a good guidebook. Within the Monasteries are housed incredible cultural treasures. Travel to the Monasteries is a time travel back to the Byzantine times.
Sail Around Mt. Athos
You can sail around Mt. Athos as long as you keep a distance of 500 m from its shore. Patrol boats enforce this. If a patrol boat appears it is best to have any female crew go below and not be obviously visible.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- There is a small store in the village of Ammouliani
- More stores in Ouranoupolis
Eateries
- There is a small taverna in the village of Ammouliani
- Many eateries in Ouranoupolis
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
N/A.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Garbage Disposal
Trash cans.
Transportation
Busses from Ouranoupolis.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Ammouliani (Wikipedia)
- Mt. Athos (Wikipedia)
- Visting Mt. Athos
- Mount Athos Official site
References & Publications
See Greece.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- May 1991 --Istioploos
- July 2011 --Yachtbillabong
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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