Skip the packed day-boats for a private charter to Halkidiki's only inhabited island and the empty, turquoise-fringed Drenia islets beyond it.
What to expect
Your private boat departs Ouranoupoli and threads through calm water to Ammouliani, a low-key fishing island with whitewashed lanes and no cruise-ship crowds. From there you continue to the Drenia islets — a scatter of uninhabited islands with sand spits and glass-clear shallows perfect for swimming. The captain adjusts pace and stops to your preference, and lunch can be arranged at a taverna on Ammouliani's harbour.
Good to know
Book at least a few days ahead in high season; charters depart from the main Ouranoupoli pier and typically run 4-5 hours, easily fitting before evening all-aboard.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Ouranoupoli — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.