With untouched forests, quiet bays and Mount Athos for a neighbour, Ouranoupolis holidays dish out charm and seclusion in spades.
Petite and pretty
You’ll find Ouranoupolis at the top of one of Halkidiki’s dangling fingers. Its remote, forest-hidden setting means the dinky village’s still in touch with its traditional roots. It’s not totally cut-off, though – tavernas and shops have popped up to look after the tourists that come here to see the holy Mount Athos.
Secluded sands
They say good things come in small packages – Ouranoupolis’ locals will give a nod to that. The village’s got a decent supply of pint-sized bays. Here, butterscotch-coloured sands are matched with green-blue waters, and the usual stacks of sunbeds are nowhere to be seen. The nearby souvenir shops keep things simple, as well – prayer ropes, frankincense and local wine are popular take-homes.
