Monastery of Paleokastritsa

From the small resort of Paleokastritsa, you'll have to take a steep, narrow road to reach the quaint monastery of Theotokou. The road is very narrow, with one-way alternating traffic lights, which means that you'll need to wait several minutes between the ascent and descent. The location of the monastery really is beautiful, with stunning views over the cliffs and the beautiful bays of Paleokastritsa. The monastery dates back to the thirteenth century, but what you can see today is the result of a rebuilding process of two hundred years ago. It is a good example of Greek monastic architecture, with plenty of icons, a large courtyard, bright colours, flowers and bells, contrasting with the deep blue sky.