Back to newsPerched on a sheer cliff above Damnoni Beach on Crete's southern coast, the tiny chapel of Agios Paisios offers a striking sight for visitors to the Rethymno region. The whitewashed church clings to the rocky face overlooking the turquoise waters below, making it a notable landmark along this stretch of coastline. Damnoni is a popular beach destination roughly 35 kilometres south of Rethymno town, accessible by road through the village of Plakias. The chapel can be spotted from the beach and surrounding area, and represents the kind of remote, cliff-side Orthodox shrines found throughout Crete. Visitors exploring the Damnoni and Plakias area may wish to look for it as part of a broader tour of the southern coast. Wear sturdy footwear if attempting to approach on foot.
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Clifftop Chapel of Agios Paisios Overlooks Crete's Turquoise Waters
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