Kasos · The wild south-west · Άγιος Μάμας
Agios Mamas, above the Libyan Sea
A white monastery with a red dome on a hill above the Libyan Sea
The wild south-west · Kasos
About Agios Mamas
The monastery of Agios Mamas stands alone on a hill near Poli, looking south over the Libyan Sea. Its courtyard and church are whitewashed against the brown hills, and on 2 September, the feast of the saint, the islanders come out for the service.
Good to know
Before you go to Agios Mamas
Getting there
By car or scooter from Poli.
When to go
Late afternoon, for the light on the sea, or 2 September for the feast.
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