Agia Anastasia Cave at Galipe

In the short gorge of Agia Anastasia between Galipe and Kenourgio Horio villages, we find the small cavernous chapel of Agia Anastasia (Saint Anastasia) . It is one of the 265 cavernous chapels of Crete and one of the most interesting.

It is surrounded by pines and cypresses of a small artificial grove. There is water leaking from the roof, therefore it is considered miraculous.

The cave is spacious and quite ascending. It is white-brushed and very clean, while its bell tower is built on a natural rock.

Around the chapel, there is space for picnic and recreation. According to tradition, when a child suffers from a disease, it will be good if his parents pass it three times through the uniqie window of the temple (from outside to inside).