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Zoodochos Pigi, the monastery of the spring
The island's monastery of the life-giving spring, in a green fold of the pine forest
Askeli & the south coast · Poros
About Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi
The monastery of Zoodochos Pigi, the Life-giving Spring, stands in a green ravine at the eastern end of the south coast, about 4 km from town, where a spring rises among plane and pine trees. It was founded in the 18th century, and tradition says its founder, a bishop, came here because the water of the spring cured him. Its church is known for a finely carved wooden iconostasis. Below it the road ends at the bay of Monastiri, and above it a road climbs through the pines to the Temple of Poseidon.
Where to stay
Where you'll wake up in Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi
Monastiri
Swim out to the floating platform with the monastery bells above the bay
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Good to know
Before you go to Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi
Getting there
At the end of the south-coast road past Askeli, by car, scooter, taxi or the summer bus. Dress for a church: shoulders and knees covered.
When to go
Mornings, when it is cool under the trees and quiet in the courtyard. It is a working monastery, so keep your voice down and check the opening hours.
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