Highlight • Religious Site
Piso Preveli Monastery (Saint John)
Hiking
5.0
(37)
Cycling
3.3
(2)
Mountain biking
5.0
(1)
Tips
Claudia Hinkelhuber
August 7, 2020
Hiking
The Preveli Monastery has a special appeal for visitors. The location high above the sea, the centuries-long strength to resist Turkish rule and preserve the country's culture can be felt within these walls.
This continued when Allied (Australian) soldiers were hidden in World War II and were rescued by an English submarine. To this day, the monastery therefore receives donations from Australia.
For more information, see
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Preveli
This continued when Allied (Australian) soldiers were hidden in World War II and were rescued by an English submarine. To this day, the monastery therefore receives donations from Australia.
For more information, see
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Preveli
Translated by
•
•
Veronika 2020
May 29, 2023
Hiking
A great monastery with a magnificent view, you should invest the 3 € entrance fee
Translated by•
•
🇺🇦Uwe 🏃♂️1098🏍
May 29, 2023
Hiking
Preveli Monastery is a monastic monastery in the south of the Greek Mediterranean island of Crete. It is located in the municipality of Agios Vasilios of the regional unit of Rethymno. The monastery is a religious center of the diocese of Lambi, Syvritos and Sfakia. Wikipedia
Translated by•
•
Sign up for a free komoot account to get 13 more insider tips and takes.
Nearby routes
Best routes near Piso Preveli Monastery (Saint John)
4.8
(73)
250
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
4.3
(4)
7
hikers
10.9km
03:14
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
4.43km
01:23
180m
180m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
Easy
Details
Informations
Elevation 200 m
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Saturday 7 November
14°C
8°C
0 %
Additional weather tips
Be ready for wind and tricky conditions.
Most visited during
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December