Gialia Monastery

[Dominic]

In the northern reaches of Paphos forest lies an ancient monastery built over 1000 years ago. In ruins for over 400 years, Gialia Monastery was rediscovered in 1981, and excavated about a decade ago. It now provides an interesting and unique destination for the curious traveller...

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[LouiseCastricum]

Fascinating blog. Thank you. Will definitely visit. How is the road from the coast to the monastery?

[Dominic]

Fine, the last part is dirt rather than tarmac but it is certainly safe for all vehicles.

[Susanna]

Went here a couple of years ago. It’s fascinating to see. Also our favourite walk is Gialia. Follow the tarmac road upwards, then at the sign for the monastery bear left through the forest and across the small stream. Then walk back down through the lovely little village. A few abandoned houses and trucks etc. Some houses are inhabited but it’s so very quiet you wouldn’t think so. In fact we did this walk on Monday, it’s always on our to do list.
Sue.

[cyprusmax47]

Excellent photography and brilliant quality of the pics. One of my favourite blog from Dominic so far. If anybody is more interested what the excavations brought to light can be seen in original at Polis Museum or you have a look at the link from the Ministry of Culture of Georgia.

http://dspace.nplg.gov.ge/bitstream/123 ... prosze.pdf

Max