Sacred Heritage
This monastery, dedicated to St. Andrew, has been a frequent destination for pilgrims and visitors for centuries, by the sea, at the easternmost tip of the Karpaz peninsula. According to legend, St. Andrew's ship ran aground here and a sacred spring emerged.
The name Apostolos Andreas means 'Saint Andreas' in Greek. With its strategic location, the monastery has become one of the most important symbols of the region, both spiritually and culturally. It has been visited with respect by both Greek and Turkish communities for centuries.
Restoration work continues and the monastery stands today as a preserved monument to the multi-layered history of the island.
