Monasteries
Convent of St. Evpraxia (at the Monestery of Profitas Ilias)
The Convent of St. Evpraxia is just 10 minutes’ walk from the Monastery of Profita Ilias. Facing the monastery’s entrance, walk to the right towards the threshing floor. As you turn right around the main monastery building, you’ll see a … Continue reading
Monastery of Agia Triada (Holy Trinity) ◊ Above Mandraki
Located in the hills above Mandraki, the Monastery of Agia Triada (Holy Trinity), an example of the simple and austere monastic style of architecture. Agia Triada is thought to have been founded in 1704 by Antonios Oikonomou, a priest and … Continue reading
Prophet Ilias Monastery (Μοναστήρι του Προφήτης Ηλίας)
Nestled at an altitude of 500 meters into a slope of Mount Eros, Hydra’s highest peak, and a good two hours’ hike above Hydra Town, depending on your pace, the Monastery of Prophet Elias provides spectacular views of the island, … Continue reading