Agios Georgios - Iraklia

The Church of Agios Georgios (St. George) is located in the village of Iraklia. It was built in 1834 and was remodeled in 1887. It is a small temple with an antique wooden iconostasis and a traditional stone floor. Every year, the day of St. George is celebrated in the church yard with food for everyone who is there.

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The Cave of Agios Ioannis - Iraklia

The Cave of Agios Ioannis (St. John) of Iraklia is one of the largest in the Cyclades, featuring a rich and impressive maze of stalactites and stalagmites as well as a rare kind of stalagmitic substance which is called ''cave-milk". The cave is 30 minutes on foot from Vourkaria Bay.

The entrance to the cave is very small and you need to be careful not to hit your head when you enter. Opposite the entrance of the cave there is another cave which is said to have been the cave of Giant Polyphemus.

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Kalotaritissa - Donoussa

Kalotaritissa is a picturesque fishing village situated at the foot of Papas mountain in the northeastern side of the island. The few houses of the village are made of stone, with blue and green doors and windows. The church of St. George follows the same style. One of the main characteristics of the island is the old cedar trees that can be found on the surrounding hills.

During the summer months the tavern is open and serves traditional food. Kalotaritissa Bay hosts Sapounochoma, Vlycha and Mesa Ammos beaches, while in the northeastern side there is Skoulonisi.

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Pigi sto Mersini

This is an idyllic location, close to Mersini settlement, with a spring of drinking water near the shade of a plane tree. The elderly thought that the source of water comes from Ikaria. The feast of St. Sophia takes place here on September 17th every year.

 

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