Some of the twenty major monasteries on Mount Athos are true fortresses of faith. The Simonos Petras monastery towers impressively high above the sea.

Vines in the garden of the Mother of God: A journey to Mount Athos

Peter Moser, 16.05.2024

The cultivation area of the vines, which produce the best grapes in the midst of the untouched nature of Mount Athos, is very limited. And yet the white and red wines from this tiny appellation have also achieved some fame outside of Greece. Falstaff was allowed to visit the vineyards on the Holy Mountain and was impressed by this special place.

There are just two ferry connections that take travelers to Mount Athos. At least those few who gain access at all. To be allowed to visit the imposing Holy Mountain, which rises imposingly 2,030 meters high from the sea at the southern tip of the easternmost peninsula of Chalkidiki, you have to meet a few requirements.

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Vines in the garden of the Mother of God: A journey to Mount Athos