General

Civilization hasn't managed to invade Holy Mountain (Athos) the place of monks and prayer. The landscapes are worthy of the divine greatness that is glorified here in the third peninsula of Chalkidiki since 963.
In the 15th century there were 40 monasteries and about 40.000 monks but now active are only 20 monasteries with 1.700 monks. Only men after taking an access license can visit these monasteries since women are not allowed to walk on Athos. Women unfortunately can only see Athos from the cruise-ships that make tours around the peninsula, and take a short glance of the paradise of Athos.

Transportation

By ship
From Ierissos and Ouranoupolis
Information:
Ierissos port authority: 23770-22576
Ouranoupoli port authority: 23770-71248

To visit Mount Athos you must issue an entrance permission from the Thessaloniki office (Tel:23770-22576) where you must call at least one month before.