The Monastery of Panagia Spiliani is located above Pythagorio, in a short distance from the Tunnel of Eupalinos. Inside the small church, in the cave, is the icon of Panagia (Virgin Mary), which, according to the myth, returned miraculously to the island while attempting to carry it to Patmos. The locals claimed that it fell off the boat...
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The Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi is located northeast of the city of Samos, at an altitude of 300 meters. It offers a fascinating view of the Cape of Mycale, Ephesus and the coast of Asia Minor. It was established in 1756 by monk Dorotheos. The small chapel of Zoodochos Pigi was formerly located in this piney area and the Catholic was built in...
The Monastery of Megali Panagia, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, is located near the village Mylous, ascending from the valley of the Chora towards the inland of the island. It is celebrated on the 23rd of August, on the novena of the Virgin Mary, and many locals and foreigners visit it with gifts. It was established in 1586 by...
You will find the Monastery of Timios Stavros heading towards the villages Koumaradaioi and Pyrgos, some kilometers after getting out of the central road. The first building was constructed in the beginning of the 17th century, according to an inscription on a cross that was placed in the foundations of the temple. During the German occupation...
It is the oldest church of Samos, built at an altitude of 700 meters. The rural road reaches an altitude of 400 meters and continues on an ascending path. It celebrates on the 15th of August, when religious people from all over the island gather and make the ascending route on feet to worship Virgin Mary.
The Holy Monastery of Kakoperatou is located west of Kerki, at an altitude of 600 meters, after the village Kosmadaioi. This small monastery is built on a deserted canyon full of pines and shrubs, which leads to the beach of Grand Seitani, one of the most beautiful beaches of the island. A cave is located in a distance of about 500 meters,...