Monastery of Kipoureon — Attraction in Lixouri Municipality

The Monastery of Kipoureon is located in the peninsula of Paliki, 15 km from Lixouri. Its location is amazing, as it has been constructed on top of a rock, 90 meters above the sea. The view to the Ionian Sea and the wild coastline is magnificent, which makes it a sight worth visiting if you are in the area.

The Monastery of Kipoureon was founded in the 17th century by the Archbishop of Paxi Chrysanthos Petropoulos. Its name literally means monastery of the gardens due to the several gardens the monks once cultivated to make their living. Today only one monk lives in the Monastery of Kipoureon, which welcomes visitors every day. Dedicated to the Holy Cross and the Annunciation of the Virgin, the monastery celebrates March 25th and September 14th. Inside there is a wonderful collection of ecclesiastical relics and post-Byzantine icons.

The natural surrounding of the monastery is lush green and comprises pine and fir trees. From the yard, visitors can enjoy a wonderful sunset of the Ionian...

Amazing monastery with breath taking views. Honestly, the best sunset on Kefalonia is seen here! The pictures don't do this site any justice. The monistary is situated off a cliff with the ocean below. Went here as a child every summer with my family. We would stay a week or so and the monks were most welcoming. I really don't recommend it for lodging, unless you can truly appreciate the religion and culture, but a definite stop when in...

The monastery was closed when we visited. The view from the yard is nothing amazing, but luckily we brought our drone. Thia is honedtly the best place for aerial photography on the west side of the island. The drive from Lixouri port up here on the mountain was amazing too. Definitely this is a gem of Kefalonia leaser known...