The Zourvas Monastery is accessible only by footpath and lies in a tranquil corner of Hydra. The stone-paved path leading to it was built by a single person.
Monastery that got its name by some local lord that had his house in the area. The date of its building remains unknown, however sources prove its existence since the 18th century . It originally was in operation as a mens' monastery and then turned to a womens' monastery (Nunnery) in the beginning of the 20th century. It is accessible only via the trail or via the stone-built path, built by a single person, that links the monastery with the bay of Ledeza. The monastery operates a small guest-house, however guests need to make arrangements and get permission prior to their arrival. Monastery tel. number: 22980 - 52715
Coordinates
DD
37.360285, 23.542101
DMS
37°21'37.0"N 23°32'31.6"E
UTM
34S 725134 4137873
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Difficulty
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Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
515 m
Descent
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Hiking Trail
· Piraeus and Islands
Hydra, SG PoG, (Zourva Lighthouse - Hydra)
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
12.5 km
Duration
4:15 h
Ascent
515 m
Descent
517 m
from Nikos Katsaros,
Paths of Greece
Hiking Trail
· Piraeus and Islands
Hydra Trail 3 - Eastern Hydra
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
Distance
12.4 km
Duration
6:00 h
Ascent
511 m
Descent
511 m
This route connects the town of Hydra with the Lighthouse of Zourva in the easternmost edge of the island, through trails that cross fields, ...
from Vasilis Deligiannis,
Hydra Trails

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