Trips to Panagia Katefiani
Getting there
Panagia Katefiani
The chapel sits on the hillside above Perissa, on the southeast side of the island.
Panagia Katefiani
Panagia Katefiani is a small chapel built into the hillside above Perissa on Santorini. Visitors come to see the church and the cave with a fountain behind its presbytery.
About Panagia Katefiani
Panagia Katefiani is a chapel cut into the hillside above Perissa, at about 200 meters above sea level. It is a small church set into the slope, a short climb from the beach town below.
A visit is simple. You see the chapel, then find the cave behind the presbytery, where a fountain runs. Local legend says the water has healing properties. Visitors come for the setting above Perissa and the small church itself.
- About 200 m altitude above Perissa
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Trips that go to Panagia Katefiani
Booked with our partner Shore Excursions Group. Prices are per person.
Getting there, cost and time
The chapel sits on the hillside above Perissa, on the southeast side of the island.
Free to visit.
Good to know
- Entry to the chapel is free, so there is no ticket to buy once you are there.
Near Panagia Katefiani
Ancient Thera
Ancient Thera is a Classical-era hilltop site on Mesa Vouno, between Kamari and Perissa. Visitors come for the ruins, the history and wide views over the island.
Kamari beach
Kamari is the longest beach on Santorini, a long stretch of black pebbles and shingle with restaurants and bars lining the sand. It is a good place for a swim and a slow afternoon by the water.
Perissa Beach
Perissa Beach is a long stretch of black sand and pebble on the eastern side of Santorini, lined with bars, hotels and restaurants. It is the main beach of the village of Perissa.
Akrotiri
Akrotiri is a Bronze Age Minoan city buried under volcanic ash and pumice and left well preserved. Walk its streets and see the houses, the layout and the wall paintings the excavation has uncovered.
Sailings that stop in Santorini
873 sailings on 19 cruise lines call here in the next twelve months. Totals are for two guests, taxes included.
Explora II
Viking Libra
Celestyal Discovery
Sources: Perissa, Wikivoyage · Santorini, Wikivoyage
Photo: Klearchos Kapoutsis from Santorini, Greece, CC BY 2.0