Prophet Elias Church

A hike to reach the church

We came upon this church during our hike from Fira to Oia. It is a small beautiful church on top of the mountain. A good stop to take a rest and take a few snaps.

Well worth the climb

Everyone else on our tour group except me and a friend bothered to climb the 350 steps to the church. The climb wasn't easy as the steps are in poor condition but the views were breathtaking. I don't ...

Awesome Experience - Stunning View

Be cautious if you're afraid of heights like I am. However I did not regret visiting the church, it was one of the highlights of my trip. Beautiful little church with absolutely stunning view of the A...

a new church with great views

A small road leads up to this church above the village of Nikia on the crater's rim,.but also a steep footpath over concrete steps from the village itself goes up there. The whitewashed church dates f...

Breathtaking place

This tiny church perches on a mountain top just before Nikia village. You get there by a hard surfaced ramp road about a mile before the village. Signage is faded. Follow the winding road, mind the bo...