The Ancient Monastery of Prophet Abhakum

The Ancient Monastery of Prophet Abhakum

Venture off Rhodes’ beaten paths to hike Kymissala and discover the hidden Monastery of Prophet Abhakum.

Hidden among the pine forests of western Rhodes, the Ancient Monastery of Prophet Abhakum rewards those who walk a little further off the beaten path. The short trail through Kymissala’s pine-covered hills leads not only to a striking Byzantine chapel with twin stairways and intriguing folklore, but also through layers of history — from ancient ruins to medieval legends that still echo across the island’s quiet slopes.

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