Panagia Kalamiotissa
Panagia Kalamiotissa is the most popular sight of Anafi. It is a small monastery built on the top of Kalamos rock and its location is what attracts visitors.
Panagia Kalamiotissa can be reached only on foot, via a narrow path on the barren peninsula of Kalamos. The route is steep and not suitable for people who are afraid of heights. The path starts from the Monastery of Zoodochos Pygi and the hike to the monastery takes approximately 1.5 hours. The terrain is covered with dry soil and pebbles, so proper shoes are a must, as well as enough water and food. There is literally nothing in Kalamos except for the monastery, and there is no shadow on the way up.
Those who dare to climb the path to Panagia Kalamiotissa will admire a gorgeous view from the monastery which is literally hanging on a platform above the sea. The monastery remains closed most of the time.
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highlights: Panagia Kalamiotissa, religious sight in Anafi, Cyclades Islands, Greece