Entrance is denied to women.
Overnight stays are denied to visitors except to those with proven scientific or religious interests only if they are more than 21 years old. All vessels cruising around the shores of Mount Athos are required not to approach closer than 500 meters, if there are women on board. No motion pictures or tape-recorders are allowed. Photographs with an ordinary camera are permitted but without use of a tripod or flash. A decent appearance is an essential pre-requisite.