A dinner by the Aegean – on the balcony of Mount Athos Resort in Ierissos. A dinner of welcome. With appetizers. With seafood, freshly caught nearby, in the waters of Mount Athos. The welcoming of the guests. With local wine, produced from Ierissos. With bread, baked by Tassos. With delicacies. With soul. The welcome. A rich, bountiful dinner – in the very heart of the Akanthian land. Offered from antiquity to the present day to the “xenos”. Drawn — as…

See it first with your mind's eye. A balcony overlooking the Sea of Acanthus, the Restaurant "The Lefko Kochyli" rests between Mount Athos and Aristotle's Mountain. Below lies the port of Ierissos, crystal clear beneath the sky. In the distance rises the sacred peak of Mount Athos, while fishing boats quietly depart for the evening's catch. Across the water stretches a green embrace: Aristotle's Mountain. Hidden within its forests is a farm where the rare black pigs are raised. They…

Seas embrace the Aristotelian and Athonite peninsulas from every side. Ancient waters—the sea of Aristotle, the sea of Xerxes, the sea of Mount Athos. The Mediterranean. The Aegean. And the gifts of the sea, timeless as ever. Fishermen set sail each afternoon, departing from the small harbors until they become tiny silhouettes beneath the majestic peak of Mount Athos. Fish. Shellfish. Seafood. Fairy-tale flavors infused with the scent of the sea and the freshness of iodine. Today, at Eagles Resort,…

Stories of the Sea. Stories of Flavour. The waters of Mount Athos. The Aegean Sea. The majestic peak of the great mountain rising above the horizon. A landscape whose beauty lies in its simplicity. Across the bay, Ammouliani, with its whitewashed houses. The small ferry boats crossing the channel. The fishing boats returning with the morning catch. Sailing yachts and elegant wooden vessels drifting with the breeze.It is the season when spring gently gives way to summer. The azure waters…

Lefko Kochyli. A seaside fish restaurant, where the sea meets your table. Nestled between the two peninsulas of Halkidiki. Mount Athos and Aristotelian Mountain. The port of Ierissos. As the sun sets, golden reflections shimmer across the water and the fishing boats. This is where Executive Chef Tasos Paraskevidis creates. With gifted hands, he transforms the finest local ingredients into unforgettable culinary experiences. Every dish is rooted in the region's rich bounty. Freshness. Simplicity. Authentic flavour. A week dedicated to…

A sea. And across it, the peak of a blessed mountain. A secluded corner of the Aegean. Casa Cook Athos, overlooking the islets — Drenia. A monastic table. A monk who cooks. Αn image drawn from the Light of Greece. Α setting bathed in sunset. The most intensely orange sunset you have ever seen. A frame of simplicity. Authenticity. On the table, treasures from the Athonite KOUZINA. Fresh seafood, caught in the nets of local fishermen. Flavours and combinations inspired…

A breathtaking view. A fishing harbor. Trawlers and flocks of seagulls set out together for an all-night fishing expedition. Nets ready to be cast into the waters of Mount Athos. Tasos, Executive Chef at Mount Athos Resort, is preparing a traditional monastic-style feast. Inspired by the communal meals of Vatopedi Monastery, he creates a feast centered around fish and seafood. His own bread, made with local ingredients. Tarama, simply "out of this world". Fava. Fresh local vegetables. Contemporary interpretations of…

The Revival of the Arnea Traditional Wedding brings the cultural heritage of Arnea to life, transforming a historical account from 1793 into a vibrant celebration for both the local community and visitors. The event faithfully recreates the traditional wedding ceremony of Arnaia, as recorded by the French Consul of Thessaloniki, Esprit-Marie Cousinéry, during his visit to the region. According to the book "A Journey to Halkidiki in 1793" by Stefanos Kotsianos, the French traveler was deeply impressed by the rich…

Homelands of Smyrna, vast and cosmopolitan. Tables of Ionia, rich and sumptuous. Refined flavors, created by Greek hands. Fine tableware. Sunday gatherings around lavish feasts. Celebrations filled with music and good food. Homemaking at its finest. Gifts of food and hospitality. Laughter. A celebration of life, for life had bestowed every blessing! The tables of Smyrna, immortal through the passage of time. Those who experienced them describe them vividly in the memoirs they left behind. We read and travel there…

Athonite Gulf, the maritime realm between Mount Athos and Aristotle! A sea full of treasures! Local fishermen arrive every morning at the small harbor with their fresh catch. Their toil becomes precious nourishment. The fish, firm and fresh, shaped by the saltiness of the Athonite Seas. Tonight’s table is set by the sea, inspired by the waters of the Sea of Marmara and Nea Roda. A grand table, one of those tables of abundance and joy. Recipes from Asia Minor,…