Landmark· Chios· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean

Agia Markella Monastery & Anchorage (Chios)

38° 28.8′ N · 25° 53.2′ E

The seaside pilgrimage church of Chios's patron saint, built right on a beach looking out to Psara, about 8 km west of Volissos; a path leads to the rock of her martyrdom and a holy spring.

Dodecanese

Practical

Anchorage off the pebble beach at 38°28'45.3"N 25°53'05.5"E on an all-sand bottom (Grecosailor); beach restaurant. Exposed to the west — a settled-weather stop. Former monks' cells serve as a pilgrims' hostel (religiousgreece). The feast on July 22 is the island's biggest festival — avoid anchoring here that day unless you want the crowds. Position: el.wikipedia coordinate of the sanctuary.

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Anchor off a pilgrimage beach on the way to Psara

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