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Visiting Mount Athos: A Spiritual Journey in Greece
Mount Athos lies in mainland Greece, in the Chalkidiki Peninsula. This stretch of land extending into the Aegean Sea is known as Agion Oros, literally “Holy Mountain.” Mount Athos is a self-governed monastic republic under the spiritual jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and administratively separate from the rest of Greece. I first saw the towering silhouette of Mount Athos from the beaches of the Sithonia peninsula. Its peak surrounded by clouds at dusk, clearing at dawn, gives the impression of a steadfast guardian watching over centuries of prayers. As a woman, I am not allowed to enter this part of the Chalkidiki Peninsula. Yet regardless of the rules…
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Chalkidiki Peninsula: What to Do in Greece’s Lesser-Known Gem
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Chalkidiki Peninsula: What to Do in Greece’s Lesser-Known Gem
Chalkidiki Peninsula: What to Do in Greece’s Lesser-Known Gem I had been eyeing northern Greece for a while, but I was looking for something different. When I finally discovered Chalkidiki, I immediately realized: this was exactly what I had in mind. Beautiful, little-known beaches, landscapes to explore by car, delicious food, and villages to stop in without planning too much. Chalkidiki is a region in northern Greece shaped like a trident, made up of three peninsulas or “fingers” stretching out into the Aegean Sea: Kassandra, Sithonia, and Mount Athos. Each has its own soul and personality. And beyond the classic seaside vacation, here you’ll find authenticity, peace, and nature. What…
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Visiting Mount Athos: A Spiritual Journey in Greece
