Dryopida

Dryopida was named after Dryopes – the first inhabitants of the island according to tradition.

In Dryopida you can visit the Byzantine Museum which has gospels, icons and crosses of the 18th and 19th century, copper and gold plated church utensils, carved wooden objects, a bier cloth of the 18th century depicting parts of Jesus’ life and a carved wooden gold plated screen.

In addition you can visit the Folklore Museum which houses traditional costumes, house hold utensils, old furniture, embroideries, hand-woven items and many more objects. Furthermore, you can visit the War Memorial, the Cave Katafiki, with a rich stalactite décor, the church of Taxiarchis situated at Velidi –to the north of Dryopida- a three aisled domed basilica which was once used as the ledger of monastery, the church of Agios Ioannis Prodromos towering over a panoramic view, and of unique architectural style,also once used as the ledger of a monastery.

Alternatively, you could visit the church of Agios Nektarios where you can admire a marvellous view of the open sea and sunset, and last, the country chapel of Agios Athanasios on the crossroad towards Kalo Livadi.