The Monasteries of Mountain Palouki

Central Mount Palouki area, ~5-6 km east of Skopelos Town

Monasteries of Mountain Palouki offer breathtaking views to Skopelos Chora and the Aegean Sea.

Mount Palouki is 546 meters high, and it is on the southeast side of Skopelos Island. It is opposite Skopelos Chora. Palouki is famous for its Monasteries. It is truly worth visiting either by car or on foot. It is one of the top places for hiking.

Moreover, the hunt is forbidden on the mountain Palouki; as a result, it is heaven for little animals and nature lovers.

Be careful because you can reach them only via dirt roads. But do not be afraid, as access is not so difficult.

All monasteries of Mountain Palouki offer breathtaking views of Skopelos Chora and the Aegean Sea.

Monastery Evangelistria is the closest to Chora, about 4 km away. It is on a separate road from the others. The English ambassador, Stephanos Dapontes, built that church in 1712. According to the legend, Dapontes renovated this monastery when Panagia, through a holy miracle, saved his life the time Agas arrested him to kill him.

On the other side of the Palouki area, there are the following beautiful monasteries:

The first to visit is Iera Moni Sotiros, 7 km away from Skopelos Chora. Then there are the monasteries of Agia Varvara, Timios Prodromos, and Pano Panagia. Moni of Agion Taxiarchon and of Agia Anna is in the eastern foothills of the mountain. Both of them are inhabited.

Monasteries of Mountain Palouki are open to the public daily from approximately 08:00-13:00 and 17:00-19:00. The nuns are very hospitable, offering amulets and other goodies. Any offer from you is welcome.

Mountain Palouki is an excellent place to visit. It is peaceful, with the sounds of birds and nature, while you will even drink fresh water directly from mountain springs.