The Holy Monastery of Pelekiti, the jewel of the Agrafa region
Perched at an altitude of 1,400 meters, the monastery, carved into the rugged rock of the Agrafa Mountains, overlooks Lake Plastira and the surrounding area. The route to the Holy Monastery is enchanting, passing through picturesque villages and areas lush with beech and plane trees. The churches of the Transfiguration of the Savior and Panagia Faneromeni, with their intricately carved wooden iconostases and icons of unsurpassed beauty from the Cretan school, are sure to reward you. Visitors to the Plastira Lake Dam, an architectural marvel that transformed the geography, ecosystem, and history of the region, will marvel at the craftsmanship of the builders of that era and the beauty of the landscape. Upon request, a local wine tasting can be arranged at a nearby winery in the area.
