Monastery of Panagia Elona
Monastery of Panagia Elona
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TravelTrooperX2
San Mateo, CA1,058 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
We went to Elona via the coastal road from Nafplion to Leonidio and then turned inland heading up into the mountains. The road is narrow with some hairpin turns. In the parking lot there were 2 stands selling local products including honey and olives. We were greeted with the sound of a monk singing over the loudspeaker at the main gate. There is a long staircase that descends down to the monastery complex and chapel. When we arrived, we were alone for the first 20 minutes and it was very peaceful and felt like a place for spiritual reflection. Once the 3 bus loads of Greek orthodox pilgrims arrived it became anything but peaceful. The chapel is lovely. It smells like honey from the bees wax candles. No photos allowed in the chapel. The hanging balcony has a magnificent view of the valley.
Written June 16, 2017
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Thanos F
Athens, Greece901 contributions
Aug 2015 • Solo
This emerging from the rocks Monastery (better to say Nunnery) has a history that dates back to 1300. However, the buildings you will see are constructed after 1809. It is situated on the 14th Km of the Road Kosmas-Leonidio and in order to reach it you might use your car, a taxi a public bus from/to Leonidio or....simply your feet. The most precious item (from religious point of view) is the icon of Virgin Mary holding baby Christ. In fact this is a place that for believers miracles do happen and good wishes come true (e.g the most common request is for couples that have problems in conceiving a child to come here and kindly ask for fulfillment). So as token of appreciation or as a kind request even today many people from the near by areas and villages (and not only) come to the monastery on foot especially near the day of the Assumption of Virgin Mary even from distances as far as Skala Laconias (about 60Km away). There are also people that regardless of faith consider it as an opportunity for hiking since the whole scenery is wild (but safe) and beautiful. Once you arrive you might witness a wedding, a christening, a mass or just pilgrims and tourists that either pay their respects or simply because it is an attraction and a good spot to see the view. At the gates of the Monastery there is sufficient Parking Space and some local products from local sellers for purchasing. For the people that do not believe or have another religion I can say that they are welcome but it is most kindly requested to be respectful and their clothes to be modest. For the believers that visit the Monastery I would say...: "Ask and you shall receive".
Written January 12, 2016
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boojour
Athens, Greece201 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
Stunning and wild view of the monastery when you are looking at it as it is right down and inside the rock. From the monastery the view of the mountains around it is breathtaking. There is a parking lot outside.
Written July 30, 2017
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gregsf11
San Francisco, CA754 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
Honestly, having seen the incomparable monasteries at Meteora a few days before, this didn't have the same "wow" factor. It's still a worthwhile stop if you're traveling this road between say, Nafplio and Monemvasia. It's easy to access (by car), entrance is free, and you get fine views of the mountains. The church is pretty, but again you don't need to see it if you've seen other Orthodox churches.
If you have extra time to kill, see the town of Kosmas itself, some 14 km away. There's a picturesque town square, lined with tavernas serving the local speciality, goat stew.
If you have extra time to kill, see the town of Kosmas itself, some 14 km away. There's a picturesque town square, lined with tavernas serving the local speciality, goat stew.
Written October 23, 2016
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Mike
Stockholm, Sweden6 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Very secluded monastery, with great views. Tranquil place for quiet thoughts. But it has some 100 steps or so to get to. Going to the monastery is downwards. Climbing back to the exit required some effort...
Definitely worth the slight effort.
Definitely worth the slight effort.
Written July 25, 2019
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Giota B
7 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
This is a beautiful monastery build right inside the rock. The way towards the monastery through the greenery is breathtaking and there's even a path for mountain climbing or rock climbing. Bear in mind that it is an active monastery so there mind be a christening or wedding.
Written April 30, 2017
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Tomek86
Copenhagen, Denmark1,469 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
Very interesting monastery hidden in the mountains. It is worth a visit while in the area. The church at the end is small but beautiful inside.
Written May 5, 2016
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Monastery of Panagia Elona, Kosmas
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