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Monastery of Zygos (Frangokastro)

4.5(458)Closed · Saturday from 08:30📍 Ouranoupoli, Halkidiki

Monastery of Zygos (Frangokastro) is a monastery in Ouranoupoli, in Halkidiki. It is a religious house first: cover shoulders and knees, and confirm visiting times before making the trip. Nearby: Ouranoupolis Beach (about 2.0 km away) and Ammos Bar Restaurant (about 2.1 km away).

Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 458 reviews, a solid sample.

Closed on Tuesdays (going by its Google listing, which changes with the season). See all sights in Halkidiki: Halkidiki.

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The essentials

Where: Ouranoupoli, HalkidikiMacedonia
Address: Ouranoupoli 630 75
Type: Monastery
Phone: +30 231 028 5163

Opening hours

Monday	08:30–15:30
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	08:30–15:30
Thursday	08:30–15:30
Friday	08:30–15:30
Saturday	08:30–15:30
Sunday	08:30–15:30

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Mount Athos cruiseThe monasteries of Athos seen from the sea. Women may not set foot on the peninsula, so the cruise is how most visitors see it.See boat trips →Thessaloniki for the dayA city break inside a beach holiday — the waterfront, the markets and the Byzantine churches.See day trips →Where to sleep nearbyHotels, studios and villas around this exact spot, with live prices on a map.Compare stays →

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Frequently asked

Where is Monastery of Zygos (Frangokastro)?

The address is Ouranoupoli 630 75, in Ouranoupoli, Halkidiki, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.

What are the opening hours at Monastery of Zygos (Frangokastro)?

The hours published on Google are: Monday: 08:30–15:30; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 08:30–15:30; Thursday: 08:30–15:30; Friday: 08:30–15:30; Saturday: 08:30–15:30; Sunday: 08:30–15:30. Many places in Greece keep seasonal hours, so check before a special trip.

Is Monastery of Zygos (Frangokastro) worth it?

It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 458 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.

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