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The monastery, which is worth a visit, lies between Scala Maries and Maries. Above the monastery is the photogenic Convent Ruin of Stavronikita, which is also worth a visit. A path approximately 400 metres long leads from the monastery car park up to the ruins.
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From Limenaria the road branches off behind Kalivia to Maries and Kastro. From this junction, drive 3.5 km towards Kastro and then turn left into a wide dirt road. After about 300 m you reach the first construction ruins of the former opencast mine. The landscape there has the typical rust of iron ore and forms a photogenic contrast with the green of the vegetation. The mining was discontinued in the early 1960s.
Only a few foundation walls remain of the medieval castle (built between the 13th and 14th centuries, abandoned in the mid-15th century) located at a place called ‘Melissa’ or ‘Paliokastro’ on a small hill north of the village of Kalyvia.
The lead-silver ore opencast mining 2 km northeast of Limenaria with tunnels was in operation since ancient times. Old tunnels can still be seen today in the large open pit mine from 1903 to 1914. About 350 m before the entrance to Metalia Beach (coming from Limenaria) leads a dirt road to the open pit 2 km away. The large bright studs with standing height are very interesting photo opportunities for 'lost place' photographers.
Μαρίες
A very original old mountain village with nice restaurants.
Καλλιράχη
One of the larger mountain villages with narrow streets and is not very touristy. Worth seeing is the Chapel Metamorfosi above the place. A 5-km-long dirt road (4WD only) leads to just below the summit. From there you walk about 300 m steeply uphill to the chapel. The view is breathtaking from there. Approximately 300 m before the village turn left into the side street and then turn left again at the parking lot in the village. After about 5 km dirt road you reach the parking lot of the chapel.
Λιμενάρια
The second largest village on the island and has a lot of tourism. The long sandy promenade is lined with restaurants, gift shops, cafes, pubs, etc. But even in high season the beach is not overcrowded. There are supermarkets, banks, doctors, police station in the center. The new build Marina is deep enough for sailing boats. From Limenaria leads a new paved road to Kastro fillage.