Avlemonas

Palaiokastro Monastery
Located to the north of Ano Mera, this 18th century nunnery is a typical example of the monastic architecture of the Cyclades. It takes its name from “Paleokastro”, the neighboring hill, crowned with a medieval castle (early Byzantine, occupied until the time of Gizi), which has its foundations on the remains of an ancient fortress.

This area is also known as one of the two major settlements of the island in ancient time. One can see here, among other things, the old church of Agios Vlassis with its neighboring large dovecote and a prehistoric grave-marker consisting of a single 3-meter-high granite slab.

Fokos is a remote beach next to the second dam of the island. Totally calm and the sand is incredible. The landscape is also different from the other beaches of the island. A place of total calm and relax.

The beach can be reached after Ano Mera on the way to Maou, the road is cement-paved. After the dam of Fokou is a dirt road. Right in front of the beach there is a private parking area, that belongs to the restaurant.