The Moni Kapsa Monastery in Crete

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The Moni Kapsa monastery on Crete

The Moni Kapsa monastery is situated in the far southeast of the island of Crete and it is build asif it is glued against the mountain. Next to the mountain is the start of the Perivolakia Canyon and in front of the monastery and surrounding it are several beaches. The Moni Kapsa monastery was build in honour of John the Baptist.

Hans Huisman 2007