Full Description & Details
Arsanas Ouranoupolis is a marina in Chalkidiki, on the mainland coast of Greece, sitting next to the town of Ouranoupolis. The town is the gateway for Mount Athos boat trips, and the harbourfront has tavernas and easy evening walking. The marina takes its name from the historic arsanas, or boat-house, built in 1865 beside the Tower of Ouranoupolis, which now operates as a museum. Old streets and a small fort area are within walking distance, and nearby beaches make it easy to add a swim before dinner back on the waterfront.
The marina allows overnight stays. The available data does not specify total capacity, maximum length overall, or maximum draft, and no VHF channel is listed. Skippers should confirm berth availability and depth directly with the harbour before arrival, as published figures are absent.
Facilities on site are not detailed in the sources. The town itself provides the practical base, with tavernas along the harbourfront and the Tower of Ouranoupolis museum open in summer from 08:30 to 15:30, closed Tuesdays, with admission at 3 euros full price and 2 euros reduced. The tower complex, including the barbakas and the arsanas, belongs to the Greek Ministry of Culture.
This is a working stopover rather than a full-service marina. The main draw is the setting: Mount Athos cruise departures, the museum tower, and the old town. Best used as a short stop for provisioning, a meal, and a look at the historic quarter. No fuel, repair, or chandlery services are confirmed in the sources, so plan accordingly before relying on this harbour for anything beyond an overnight berth.
How to get there
Approach Arsanas Ouranoupolis from the sea on the Chalkidiki coast, with the town and its landmark tower visible from offshore. The sources provide no specific bearing, waypoint, channel, or hazard information for the entrance, and no VHF channel is published, so make the approach in daylight and keep a careful lookout for local boat traffic, especially the Mount Athos excursion vessels that operate from the harbourfront. Land access is straightforward through Ouranoupolis itself, which is a town on the Chalkidiki peninsula.
The marina sits beside the town centre, with the harbourfront tavernas and the Tower of Ouranoupolis museum within walking distance. No formalities are described in the sources beyond standard Greek port procedures, and no airport or rail connection is mentioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I stay overnight at Arsanas Ouranoupolis marina?
Yes, overnight stays are permitted at Arsanas Ouranoupolis, according to the marina listing.
What is the maximum draft at Arsanas Ouranoupolis?
The maximum draft at Arsanas Ouranoupolis is not published in the available sources, so confirm depth with the harbour before arrival.
What VHF channel does Arsanas Ouranoupolis use?
No VHF channel is listed for Arsanas Ouranoupolis in the available sources.
What facilities are available at Arsanas Ouranoupolis?
The sources do not detail specific marina facilities at Arsanas Ouranoupolis, but the adjacent town of Ouranoupolis has tavernas along the harbourfront and the Tower of Ouranoupolis museum nearby.
What is there to see near Arsanas Ouranoupolis?
Near Arsanas Ouranoupolis you can visit the Tower of Ouranoupolis museum, walk the old streets and small fort area, and take Mount Athos boat trips from the town.
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