Azogires; The Village of the Holy Fathers

Distance; 6kms from Paleochora

Time; 2 hours walking uphill

 

How to get there; Car, Bus or Walk.

Follow the road out of Paleochora for Hania for 2 kms, turn right at the signs to Azogires. Enjoy the spectacular hillside views.

 

What to see when you arrive

The Monastery of the Holy Fathers and its Museum.

The Holy Fathers Caves (a further 2 kms along the hillside) inhabited 700 years ago. The rare evergreen Plane Tree said to be the reincarnation of the Martyred Preists.

Olive Oil Factory

Beautiful Waterfall.