Driving through Falari on the mountain road to the Monastery of the Holy Virgin, Lamia provides a whole new landscape experience! The…
Monasteries – Churches
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The Monastery of the Holy Virgin at Lamia lies just a few km away from Dilinata village on an impressive hill with…
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On the 25th of July (the eve of the St. Friday) celebrations are held in the tiny church at Farsa beach. The…
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In the popular resort of Lassi, 3km from Argostoli, you can visit Saint Gerasimos’ Cave; Saint Gerasimos is the patron saint of Kefalonia.…
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One of the most important dates in the Eastern Orthodox calendar is 15th August – the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It’s…
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The church of Panagia Lagouvarda or Fidoussa (of the snakes) is located in the mountainside village of Markopoulo around 30km from Argostoli.…
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The church of Gravaliotissa is located in the small mountain village of Pastra and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. On August…
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It is said that the Old Sissia Monastery was constructed in the 13th century by order of Saint Francis of Assisi (the…
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This is an approx 1h walk from Davgata village to Argostoli over the beautiful bridge of the capital. Davgata village is located…
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The “life-giving” trail! It was exactly 3 months ago when I had a call from Stefanos, the owner of Euphoria Agricultural Tourism, he…
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The 25th of March is, for us the Greeks, a double celebration, both historical and religious, commemorating the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821 as well as the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Annunciation by archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she would become the mother of Jesus, the Son of God.
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Monastery of Mother of God-“Themata” was built in the 11th century on the slope of Agia Dinati near Makriotika, just 6 km from…