The fishermen’s feast

Ammouliani has the largest fishing fleet in central Macedonia. This means that the fish offered in the island’s restaurants is caught on the same day. Besides, in Ammouliani if a fish was caught yesterday, it is not considered fresh!  That is why the inhabitants welcome visitors to the fishing boats of the harbour, where they revive the traditional custom of “gripos”, they teach them fishing techniques. The catch comes to the port, where it is grilled on the spot and, accompanied by Athonite tsipouro and wine, it becomes a joyful celebration of the sea!