Mount Athos

Mount Athos rises 2,033 meters above the Aegean Sea, forming the easternmost point of the Chalkidiki Peninsula with steep cliffs and dense forests.

The mountain became a center of Eastern Orthodox monasticism in 800 AD, leading to the establishment of twenty monasteries during the Byzantine period.

The mountain functions as an autonomous monastic state under Greek sovereignty, where Orthodox monks maintain centuries-old traditions of prayer and religious practices.

Access to Mount Athos requires special permits from the Pilgrim's Bureau in Thessaloniki, with entry strictly limited to male visitors following specific regulations.

The mountain's eastern slopes contain multiple layers of rock formations that create natural terraces, supporting distinct ecological zones from sea level to alpine heights.

Location: monastic community of Mount Athos

Elevation above the sea: 2,033 m

GPS coordinates: 40.15833,24.32722

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:50