The Monastery’s reconstruction was initiated in 1794 and completed in 1806 by a small group of monks, from the “Kolivades” movement, that had come to the island from Mount Athos. Kolivades’ monks had a heavy impact on the locals’ everyday lives. Additionally, their contribution to the historic revolution of 1821 was very significant. The leading […]

The Monastery of Panagia Eikonistria, also known as Panagia Kounistra, is a further picturesque monastery on Skiathos island, tucked away in the middle of a pine forest on the southwestern side of the island. According to legend, in1650, an ascetic monk named Symeon was one night surprised to see a twinkling light in the forest. […]

Agios Charalambos Monastery is located on the steep, northeastern slope of Skiathos, approximately 5 km from the center. Though the exact date of its construction is unknown, it is known to have been renovated in 1809, while the icons and its wood-carved iconostasis date from 1822. You will encounter a landscape of unparalleled beauty when […]