Panachrantou Monastery
Ιερά Μονή Παναχράντου
A 10th-century Byzantine monastery built into a mountainside like a fortress, with views over the mountains and the open sea, and still home to monks today.
Panachrantou Monastery is traditionally dated to the 10th century and was funded by Byzantine Emperor Nikephoros II. It is the oldest and most important monastery on the island. Its white walls follow the steep slope and resemble a small castle. The monastery holds precious icons and relics, and the monks offer visitors coffee and sweets.
You can drive up from the Falika village area and walk the rest of the way, or hike from Chora along the trail for about two hours. Modest dress is required (shoulders and knees covered). Opening hours are irregular, and the monastery closes at midday.
Opening hours
Open during the day with a midday break (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Menites
- Pithara Waterfalls
- Chora (Andros Town)
- Archaeological Museum of Andros
- Museum of Contemporary Art – Goulandris Foundation
- Ormos Korthiou (Korthi Bay)
- Tis Grias to Pidima
- Zagora