At the summit of the Mountain of the Virgin
Above Kamari rises a mountain that locals simply call "the Mountain of the Virgin". There, at an altitude of 730 m, lies the Holy Monastery of Panagia tis Koryfis (Our Lady of the Peak), also known as Panagia Korfiotissa. Situated in a position with sweeping views of the Corinthian Gulf, it serves as both a place of pilgrimage and a quiet escape into nature.
According to tradition, the Monastery has existed since pre-revolutionary times. The current church dates back to 1767, while the bell tower was added in 1888. The short but steep journey to the top will reward you with a clear horizon and a sense of isolation, without losing touch with the world below.
The church is a basilica, simple and built to a human scale. The hagiographies, dating from the early 20th century, complement the wood-carved iconostasis, creating an interior that is calm, bright, and understated.
At one time, the monastery was abandoned due to water shortages and difficult access, but it was re-inhabited in 1911. In 1935, it was converted into a nunnery, and the nuns continue to keep its spirit alive today. The Monastery celebrates annually on the feast of Zoodochos Pigi (the Friday after Easter) and on 15 August, drawing pilgrims and visitors from across the region.
Combine your visit with a hike on the surrounding trails or a stop in Kamari for a meal.
According to tradition, the Monastery has existed since pre-revolutionary times. The current church dates back to 1767, while the bell tower was added in 1888. The short but steep journey to the top will reward you with a clear horizon and a sense of isolation, without losing touch with the world below.
The church is a basilica, simple and built to a human scale. The hagiographies, dating from the early 20th century, complement the wood-carved iconostasis, creating an interior that is calm, bright, and understated.
At one time, the monastery was abandoned due to water shortages and difficult access, but it was re-inhabited in 1911. In 1935, it was converted into a nunnery, and the nuns continue to keep its spirit alive today. The Monastery celebrates annually on the feast of Zoodochos Pigi (the Friday after Easter) and on 15 August, drawing pilgrims and visitors from across the region.
Combine your visit with a hike on the surrounding trails or a stop in Kamari for a meal.
