Ten kilometers from Pyrgos, next to the blue waters of the Ionian Sea lies the convent of Panagia Skafidias. It was built in the 10^th century AD with an impressive architecture, which will certainly impress the visitors and particularly the medieval fortress encompassing the monastery.
The monastery has many treasures such as vestments, sacred vessels, icons and a significant library that includes manuscripts mentioning the monastery's contribution to the Greek revolution.