Tag Archives: Komitsa

2023 – A walk along the border

Posted on October 6, 2018 by athosweblog

This September I spent the holidays with my wife in the beautiful Skites Resort between Ouranoupolis and the Athos border. No plans to visit Athos but after some  time I felt the urge to make a long walk and see … Continue reading →

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1793 – BBC television 14/2/16: Simon Reeve visits Athos/Esfigmenou illegaly

Posted on February 14, 2016 by athosweblog

Although it was announced that Simon Reeve would show his journey to the Peloponnese tonight, but to my surprize he ended up in the North of Greece, where he filmed his visit to the Holy Mountain. First he takes the … Continue reading →

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1457 – the Athos border at Komitsa beach

Posted on October 9, 2013 by athosweblog

Most pilgrims know the Athos border near Ouranopolis, that is situated some 3 km from this little town. Here are two pictures from the border taken last month:                         … Continue reading →

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