Panagia Tourliani Monastery

July 14, 2026June 23, 2026 by Yannis Divramis

Panagia Tourliani is the most important monastery on Mykonos, standing on the central square of Ano Mera village, founded in 1542 and dedicated to the island’s patron saint. It is known for its ornate carved Baroque altar screen, a revered icon of the Virgin Mary and a small religious museum. This guide covers the history, … Read more

Ano Mera Mykonos

July 14, 2026June 23, 2026 by Yannis Divramis

Ano Mera is Mykonos’s only significant inland village, an authentic, traditional spot 8 kilometres from town, built around the historic 16th-century Panagia Tourliani monastery, with tavernas around a quiet square. This guide covers what Ano Mera is like, the monastery, its architecture and museum, what else to do, why to visit, how to get there … Read more