As monasteries go, this is not one of the best, but it is worth the trip for the views. Lovely trees....very forward cat population!
Wednt on "excursion" to the Monestary in "air conditioned" transport .. which turned out to be an open flat back lorry with seats round the sides and at the front. Brilliant views, fresh air... Excellent.
Great view! And some other information: Leaving Agios Panteleimonas we found a little port named Agios Antonis which is very beautifull, with a traditional fish tavern Antoni's Tavern with delicious fish and other seafood, but also with high prices!
Take Pavlos' bus to the monastery - then wander at will. Take a drink and something to snack on - not always available, If you're lucky, the priest will be there selling his trinkets made from beads. Beware the heat! Marvellously evocative of the life shared.
There are despite the camaflague two faces of Tilos.One is the "stage-set" of a parady of a traditional Greek island village (Livadia) which is modern, full of cafes, a central bar .....here as one Greek owner put it "We can leech off the tourists".The other is the island, its feeling, history, non-tourist side - of which this ancient monestry is the pinnacle.Over 1000 years old precariously perched on a high cliff facing the sunset, its wonderful peace and solitude creates a feeling of oneness with the Earth sky and sea. Peregrines sail and swoop, eagles fly high overhead and gulls swirl.Although we shall probably move on from Tilos after many years, the bottle of herb-filled holy water from the well at the monestry sits quietly on the workbench next to the hob ......a constant reminder.
A mystical monastery hidden in the mountains. This is a very spiritual place.
You can go to this monastery by bus or car. You can admire the fine buildings and the flowers. The monks will offer you nice tasting bread to eat. There is alsom much else to see on this island, like the main village Livadia, the old village Mikró Chorió, and beautiful places along the coast.
The former monastery is very interesting and our guide and organiser, Ian of Nissia Holidays, was very good but the highlight of this my second visit to the monastery was again the beautiful sunset. The view out towards Nisseros from on the cliffs of the sun disappearing with a nice glass of wine in your hand is magical.
It's a very simple structure located at the end of a breath-takingly awesome panoramic road, which will give a sense of peace and rest to whoever will visit it.
Get the bus from Livadia on Sunday (11am currently), it takes about 25-30 minutes. Some brave people walk back. The monastery & church of St. Pandeleimon is fascinating - ask locals of Tilos about the story of St. P and of Ioannis, the priest who founded the church in the dark & distant past. The setting is magical, with views over to Nissyros, Kos and Turkey.