St. Nicholas Monastery, Porto Lagos
Μονή Αγίου Νικολάου Πόρτο Λάγους
A white monastery on a small island in the Vistonida Lagoon, connected to the shore by a wooden walkway. Its reflection in the lake makes it a very photogenic spot.
This small monastery is a dependency (metochion) of Vatopedi Monastery on Mount Athos. It sits on two small islands where the Vistonida Lagoon meets the sea. It is linked to the shore by a wooden walkway, and its white-walled church with a red roof is reflected in the water, making it a famous photo spot in Thrace. The surrounding wetlands are part of a national park, where herons, pelicans, and flamingos are often seen. Admission to the monastery is free, and women may enter. Visitors should dress modestly. It lies about 65 km from Kavala, roughly 1 hour by car, and works well as a day trip combined with the old town of Xanthi. The light is best in the evening.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Xanthi Old Town
- Nestos Delta
- Nestos Straits
- Kamares Aqueduct
- Kavala Fortress
- Panagia Old Town
- Mohammed Ali House
- Imaret of Kavala