Landmark· Paralio Astros· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Moni Loukous
37° 24.8′ N · 22° 41.0′ E
A Byzantine monastery of the Transfiguration, founded in 1117 near Kato Doliana in the Astros plain — paired by guides with the nearby villa of Herodes Atticus as the classic inland outing from Astros.
Practical
Coordinate from Wikipedia/GeoHack; about 7 km west of the harbour in a straight line (derived from coordinates) — take a taxi. Sailing Issues lists Moni Loukous and the Herodes Atticus villa among the sights near Astros, along with a museum in Astros town. Active nunnery: dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered). Public access (Wikipedia); no hours published in our sources.
Best for
Half-day inland trip from Paralio Astros