Kyra Panagia church, Karpathos Island

The church of Kyra Panagia (Παρεκκλήσι Κυράς Παναγίας) is a charming church built on a cliff, which offers amazing views to the beach of the surroundings. The views are so stunning, and several visitors say that this is one of the best sights in Karpathos Island.

Kyra Panagia church and bell in Karpathos Island, Greece

Where to find the famous Kyra Panagia’s church in Karpathos Island

The church of Kyra Panagia is one of the most photographed places all over Karpathos island, because it is located at a so unique and beautiful place. You can find it directly next Kyra Panagia beach, on its southern side. Just walk through the village towards the beach, and climb up some stairs to reach the charming garden of the church.

This place is known also as Ekklisia Kira Panagia, or Παρεκκλήσι Κυράς Παναγίας in Greek.

The church of Kyra Panagia is one of the iconic sights in Karpathos Island and in Greece

Kyra Panagia’s church was built in traditional Greek style with red dome, whitewashed walls, and blue decorations. The building has a small garden with some tamarisks, whitewashed stone fences and a hanging bell, which make it very lovely. From the garden of the church the views to Kyra Panagia beach are extremely beautiful, it is one of the most known symbols of Karpathos island.

Kyra Panagia beach best views with bell from the church in Karpathos Island

You can admire the exceptional blue colours of the Aegean Sea, the wild cliffs of the coastline, and the charming bay of Kyra Panagia. This sight is popular even in Greece, and travel magazines, guides and blogs use if often for illustration.

The church of Kyra Panagia is dedicated to Virgin Mary, and because of this the real name of the church is ‘Church of Virgin Mary’.

Ekklisia Kira Panagia in Karpathos island Greece

Hundreds of visitors fall in love with this magical place every year, and many of them say this is one if the most beautiful parts of Karpathos island!

View to Kyra Panagia beach from garden of church

Behind the church and its garden there is an apartment with some stairs, but this is a private area, and go upstairs to catch a photo is not allowed.

Kira Panagia apartments behind the church

Where to stay in Kyra Panagia

Kyra Panagia is a very tiny village in Karpathos island, but due for the picturesque views and unique atmospheres there can be find some nice accommodations, just take a look below.