Panagia Cave Church of Martsalos
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 20 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Δυτικά Αστερούσια - Αγιοφάραγγο του Δήμου Μοιρών
Tips
The cave church of Panagia - to reach via a well-developed staircase.
Christian hermits lived in the surrounding caves until the beginning of the 20th century.translated by
•October 23, 2022
The Panagiá cave church is located at the entrance to the 2 km long Martsalos gorge and can only be reached on foot. The gorge ends at a picturesque palm beach on the Libyan Sea. There are still caves and hermit dormitories around the church. It is open and worth taking a look inside.
translated by•January 4, 2024
A very rewarding detour on the way from Odigitria Monastery to Agiofarango. Below one of the rare occurrences of the Cretan date palm Phoenix theophrasti
translated by•December 7, 2018
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