Apostolos Andreas Monastery
Μονή Αποστόλου Ανδρέα / Apostolos Andreas Manastırı
A Eastern Orthodox holy site on the sea at the tip of the peninsula. According to legend, the Apostle Andrew came ashore here, and its spring water is considered holy.
The monastery sits on the eastern coast of the Karpaz Peninsula. Legend says that the Apostle Andrew landed here during his voyage and healed a ship captain's eye disease with water from a rock spring. It has since become one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Greek Cypriots. Most of the surviving buildings date from the 18th and 19th centuries, and they were restored in recent years through joint efforts by the two communities. Admission is free. You can draw water at the Holy Spring chapel by the sea. The drive from Iskele takes about 1.5 hours. Wild donkeys are often seen along the way, so please drive slowly.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:00 (extended hours in summer)
Nearby sights
- Cape Apostolos Andreas (Zafer Burnu)
- Golden Beach (Nangomi)
- Karpas Wild Donkeys
- Aphendrika
- Agios Philon Church
- Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpaso)
- Ayia Trias Basilica
- Yialousa & Agios Thyrsos