Island’s History

Ammouliani is the only inhabited island of Central Macedonia with a permanent popoulation (600 inhabitants). It is located in the Gulf of Mount Athos and abstains 130km from Thessaloniki, linked by ferry boat to the opposite coast of Tripiti (Ammouliani- Tripiti 2 nautical miles). The ferry routes are regular and often during the day.

The island extends over approximately 4,5 sq/km. Hills alternate small valleys on the surface, which is verdant with olive trees and low vegetation.

There are no systematic cultivation on the island, and for this reason, the ecosystem remains unspoiled. The coasts vary on each other forming bays with sandy beaches.

The weather conditions are not characterised by intense changes and it is worthy to note that during the summer the winds are quite mild. The residents are mainly occupied with fishing and tourism. There is a plethora of hotels, apartments, studios, and two campings  all over the island.

Until 1925, the island was a metohi (church property) of Holy Monastery of Vatopedi, of Mount Athos, then inhabited mainly by 2-3 monks, who were managing the land property, having approximately 20 assistants from the surrounding area. They were occupied with the fields’ cultivation, olive plantations ,and grazing animals. At the early of 1925, the island was vested to the refugees who came fromMinor Asia, and more concrete from the islands of Propontis (Galleme, Passalimani, Skoupia).

Coming from these areas, which were neighbouring with Constantinople, the refugees  brought with them their culture, customs and heir tradition. Having the knowledge of living with and by the sea, they concentrated on fishing and managed in a few years to stand out for their craft.

The most beautiful beaches of the island are Alikes, Megali Ammos, Ai Giorges, Karagatsi, Faka,Tsaska, Nisakia and lots of others.

Ammouliani welcomes yearly thousnads of visitors from Greece and abroad. The key features of Ammouliani are the island’s beauty, the crystal clear seas, the fresh fish and the feeling of hospitality.