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W O W! Remeber u have to hike there both ways a long time (depends on class of your car- because driving there is hardcore experience, my OPEL corsa i left 1,5km away from beach.) Totally worth seeing, beautiful water and view.
We arrived here by boat and it was absolutely stunning. The water is crystal clear, and there’s a unique spot where hot springs flow directly into the sea – an incredible natural experience. One of the most beautiful places we visited in Lesvos, and truly unforgettable!
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Ekklisia Krifti, il cui nome significa semplicemente la Chiesa Nascosta, è all’altezza del suo suggestivo appellativo. Appartata vicino al tranquillo insediamento costiero di Paralia Drotas, nella parte occidentale di Lesbo, questo intimo luogo di culto è il tipo di scoperta che premia i viaggiatori che si avventurano lontano dalle strade principali. Piccole cappelle imbiancate a calce come questa sono parte integrante del paesaggio di Lesbo, ognuna testimonianza vivente della profonda fede ortodossa dell’isola e della sua secolare tradizione di devozione comunitaria. Il concetto stesso di chiesa nascosta acquista qui un significato particolare, poiché tali santuari sono stati storicamente luoghi di quieto rifugio e di pietà locale, spesso noti solo alle famiglie e agli abitanti dei villaggi che se ne prendevano cura attraverso le generazioni. Visitare Ekklisia Krifti regala un momento di autentica tranquillità immersi nella bellezza naturale di questo angolo di Lesbo. La campagna circostante nei pressi di Paralia Drotas ha un carattere tipicamente egeo, con il mare mai lontano dallo sguardo e il ritmo pacato di una piccola comunità costiera a fare da sottofondo. Che la cappella sia aperta o semplicemente ammirata dall’esterno, invita i visitatori a fermarsi, ad assaporare il paesaggio e ad apprezzare la discreta geografia spirituale che definisce la vita rurale delle isole greche. Sostare qui non significa tanto visitare un monumento, quanto vivere l’esperienza di trovare qualcosa di silenziosamente straordinario in un luogo senza pretese, che è spesso l’incontro di viaggio più memorabile che Lesbo abbia da offrire.
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Cosa aspettarsi
La piccola cappella imbiancata sorge vicino alla riva di Paralia Drotas e si nota a malapena se non si sa dove guardare. Qualche minuto di sosta basta per sentire il vento dell'Egeo, godere del paesaggio aperto e percepire la quiete di un luogo di preghiera custodito con cura di generazione in generazione. È meno un'attrazione da visitare che un momento di pausa autentica nel viaggio.
Periodo migliore
Dalla tarda primavera all'inizio dell'autunno; maggio e giugno sono ideali prima delle temperature più intense di luglio e agosto nel sud di Lesbo.
Come arrivare
Da Mitilene si percorre la strada verso sud-ovest in direzione di Paralia Drotas — il tragitto richiede circa 40-50 minuti. La cappella è piccola e poco segnalata, quindi vale la pena chiedere indicazioni nel villaggio.
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Visitor Reviews
Samuel-Varvara Harrison
September 2025
This place is absolutely stunning! 🌊⛪ To reach it, you drive about 10 minutes on a dirt road, then park and hike another 10 minutes. The walk is totally worth it for the amazing views and peaceful atmosphere. Make sure to bring water and sunscreen if you go on a sunny day. I absolutely recommend visiting!
Hen Avraham
August 2025
We arrived here by boat and it was absolutely stunning. The water is crystal clear, and there’s a unique spot where hot springs flow directly into the sea – an incredible natural experience. One of the most beautiful places we visited in Lesvos, and truly unforgettable!
Andromache T.
August 2025
Feels like paradise!! Crystal clear water, opportunity for dives, nice views, especially if you go on foot but get prepared, photos following of the pathway, cute little church under/inside the rock (that's why it's called hidden church). You can either hike there or take the boat from Melinda or Plomari. In the past, I used to pay 10€ round trip per person, this year cost 20€ and we would have had to wait for other people as well so we preferred the hike. It's a 10' hike but if you do it in the summer, get some extra water and sports shoes, it's steep to go down but once you are there, it feels like paradise 😍 (Check the pictures so you have an idea of the pathway)
Katie johnson
July 2025
One of the most spectacular places I’ve been too on the island. However, be warned if you are planning on hiking and not taking the boat. The descent is decent - however steep and you need to be very careful. The hike back up is insane. Unfortunately we did it in 38 degree weather. It is incredibly steep. Take more water than you think you need, wear enclosed shoes and very light clothing if you go in summer. The road there is also extremely narrow with no rail. I recommend if you really want to see it to get the boat across because I thought I was healthy and fine until I did the hike back and vomited/almost fainted. However the view was worth it but be VERY PREPARED OR OVERLY PREPARED There is also an amazing hot spring but once again couldn’t really go in because the water was scolding hot! There is a bucket to dump water out and replace it with the water from the sea
Łukasz
June 2025
W O W! Remeber u have to hike there both ways a long time (depends on class of your car- because driving there is hardcore experience, my OPEL corsa i left 1,5km away from beach.) Totally worth seeing, beautiful water and view.
Tracy Peng
October 2024
Hidden gem.. we parked at the beginning of the dirt road for about 2.8 km, each way, only the last couple hundred meters descent required extra attention, but overall not too difficult. You can drive all the way to beginning of the spot where the descent begins and just trek the last couple hundred meters. It’s a beautiful swimming spot. Hot springs but pool was small and full of dead leaves and branches and muddy. Overall an IG worthy spot and great place to chill.
Valentyna Pliushch
February 2024
5* nature beauty 5* hiking destination #noaccesdibility Beautiful nature spot with the church and hot springs. Even though as of February 2024 we didn't find any hot springs here, the water in the small pool to the right from the church was hardly warm, and there were waves even with north winds. But the hiking trail is definitely nice to walk, no difficult parts on it, and you can get to the begginyg of the trail by car by tough but still bearable road for one car only with small spots from time to time to let another car pass by. Luckily there were no cars on the way in our case, but I would highly recommend to start walking as soon as off road way starts.
abir mohamad
August 2023
Very isolated and peaceful if you go early in the morning. Natural hot spring coming out of the rock into the sea. Highly recommended, very special place. I walked down and it was just perfect!
Rafael Matelis
August 2023
From PLOMARI, a short drive to Melinda and a chat to the owners of Maria's Taverna will enable you to hop on a boat for a short 10 min trip to this marvel. Another hidden gem on the island. Highly worth a dive in the pristine waters. Up against the rock face you can feel the warm waters rising and their soothing effect.
Panagiotis Sarikas
August 2021
A beautiful place to visit during your holidays in Lesvos! I totally recommend it. You can visit it by boat from Vatera or Plomari!
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