On the land belonging to one of the older monastic dependencies of the Monastery of Chrysopigi (a monument of the 17th century), in the years 1993-1996, the old glebe of Agia Kyriaki was restored. It is located near the village of Varipetro, Nea Kydonia, 12 km from Chania. The new monastic centre is being created in a valley overlooked on either side by caves (some of which are chapels).

In the area of Agia Kyriaki, on a rocky hill under the ruins of the Byzantine castle “Kastellos”, the new monastic buildings of Chrysopigi were erected. The aim is to create a setting where the structured and the unstructured space are in balance, so as to highlight the natural environment and harmonize relationships with the buildings.

Importance Notices:

• The above prices do NOT include admission fees, wherever those apply.
• For most of these destinations we can arrange your lunch break for you and suggest a traditional “taverna” nearby, in order to experience the traditional Cretan cuisine (please contact us for pricing details).
• Our driver will take you to the entrance of the monastery and pick you up again for the return at the time you will request.