Mavrianou Monastery, Ikaria, Greece
June 11, 2024
This monastery is located just off the coastal road linking Nas and Karkinagri and is well worth a visit. It dates from the late 18th
This monastery is located just off the coastal road linking Nas and Karkinagri and is well worth a visit. It dates from the late 18th
This Byzantine castle dates from the 10th century. Its position at the very top of a steep mountain peak prevented it from being captured for
We booked a 3-night stay in this remote village for the end of the month. However, we have learned that he road leading there partially
The lovely little harbour of Manganitis in southern Ikaria. The taverna in the background is a real gem – ‘rooms’ at various levels and stunning
Approaching the remote village of Manganitis by boat. The boat is a regular service which travels along the southern coastline three times a week –
Until a few years ago this building was a sad-looking ruin. It has been nicely restored in the traditional style and is now home to
This church is a central part of the monastery complex. The photo shows the left one of its three aisles.
This monastery is well worth visiting. It sits high in the hills near a reservoir and is a perfect destination for a mountain walk in
This church is part of an archeological complex and thought to date from between the 11th and 12th century. Sadly, it needs to be propped
A lovely little church in pretty surroundings. It has an identical twin 10 metres to the left.
This monastery is located just off the coastal road linking Nas and Karkinagri and is well worth a visit. It
This Byzantine castle dates from the 10th century. Its position at the very top of a steep mountain peak prevented
We booked a 3-night stay in this remote village for the end of the month. However, we have learned that
The lovely little harbour of Manganitis in southern Ikaria. The taverna in the background is a real gem – ‘rooms’
Approaching the remote village of Manganitis by boat. The boat is a regular service which travels along the southern coastline
Until a few years ago this building was a sad-looking ruin. It has been nicely restored in the traditional style
This church is a central part of the monastery complex. The photo shows the left one of its three aisles.
This monastery is well worth visiting. It sits high in the hills near a reservoir and is a perfect destination
This church is part of an archeological complex and thought to date from between the 11th and 12th century. Sadly,
A lovely little church in pretty surroundings. It has an identical twin 10 metres to the left.