West of Koudoumas Monastery in Asterousia Range lies Avvakospilio, a cavernous church where, according to tradition, the local saint Kosmas lived as a hermit during the 7th century and where his body was buried. In order to reach the place you should walk 15-20' on an amazing seaside trail starting from Koudoumas beach. In order to reach Koudoumas, you have to drive a long dirt track starting from the village Sternes.
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Additional Info
- Location: Heraklion Prefecture
- Type: Horizontal Cave
- Accessibility: Walking






Avvakospilio Cave at Koudoumas 





































































