Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery
A monastery high in the Paphos hills that has made wine since the twelfth century and still runs its own winery.
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Chrysorrogiatissa was founded in 1152 and sits at around eight hundred metres on a ridge in the Paphos hills with the forest and vineyards falling away below it. The present buildings are mostly eighteenth century, arranged round a courtyard with a wooden gallery, and the monastery is known for two things: an icon of the Virgin attributed by tradition to Saint Luke, and its winery, which has been making wine on the site for centuries and still sells it at the gate.
What you actually see
- The courtyard - eighteenth-century ranges with a wooden upper gallery.
- The icon - the Virgin Chrysorrogiatissa, the monastery's principal relic.
- The winery - monastery wine production, with tasting and sales at the gate.
- The view - the Paphos hills and forest spread out below the ridge.
When to go
April to November is the season; the mountain road is unpleasant in winter rain and occasional snow. The monastery closes for a long midday break. The 15 August feast draws large numbers.
Honest expectations
The drive up is winding and takes over an hour from Paphos. Modest dress is required. Opening hours are restrictive and catch out afternoon visitors.
Nearby
Pano Panagia village is nearby, and the Paphos forest runs north.
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.