Description

The little church of the Virgin Mary (Panagia) Katefiani is built on the rock of Mesa Vouno, high above the beach of Perissa. The name 'Katefiani' comes from the word katefio, or katefygio, meaning a place of refuge, since the inhabitants sought refuge there in times of hostile raids. We can reach the little church by following Path 3 (which connects Perissa and Kamari after passing Ancient Thera at the top of Mesa Vouno) for 10 minutes. There are two points where we can turn right toward the little church as we ascend Path 3. One is here, where we see a cross attached to a rock on our right. The other is on the small path that goes off to the right a little higher up.