Mount Athos is the third "finger" of the Halkidiki peninsula, with the majestic mountain of the same name, rising 2,000 meters above sea level. Thanks to its magnificent scenery, Mount Athos is the most beautiful of the three peninsulas of Halkidiki, the easternmost part of the peninsulas.
The name of the peninsula in Greek is Aion Oros, which means Holy Mountain, and only monks live here. The monasteries of St. Athos are visited by more and more pilgrims every year. However, only men, and only those who have received special permission, can set foot on the land of the monasteries. Everyone else who wants to get to know the holy place can take a walk along the bay that washes the impregnable coastal rocks of the Holy Mountain.
Near the border of the monastic state is the city of Ouranopolis, which means Heavenly City in Greek.
