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Modern Description: The right-hand branch off the main track, 1 km before the Bay of Tsoukalia, leads north and slightly east for a further 1.5 km, at which point a narrow path continues a further 400m to the hermitage chapel of the Aghii Anargyri – possibly founded as early as the 15th century – now solitary without its surrounding cells, on a wooded cliff overlooking the sea. The minute, square interior is surmounted by a low cupola, tiled in schist; in the masonry of the corners are immured terracotta pots. In the hills to south and to east are more springs; below are the beautiful coves of Tourkonéri and Megáli Ámmos, which are accessible by foot. On the summit of the steep hill, due east of the latter are the remains of the Hellenistic watchtower of Kastráki and sherd scatter indicating a significant settlement below.

Info: McGilchrist's Greek Islands

(From McGilchrist’s Greek Islands, © Nigel McGilchrist 2010, excerpted with his gracious permission. Click for the books)

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