Monastery of St John’s of Deti

Situated on the rocky terrain of the coast of Monastiri, the Agios Ioannis Detis church, or the formerly known monastery of St. John’s of Deti is one of the oldest monuments on the island. It is located facing the bay of Naoussa and the azure Aegean Sea. The area near the church now falls under the Environmental and Cultural Park of Paros.

 Adjoining the church, you can also visit the park of Agios Ioannis, which is home to a number of rare plants and picturesque views. The park has a cafeteria, a sports area, and a theatre where you can view a number of amazing cultural performances. The church was approximately established in the 17th Century and subsequently renovated in 1806. You can also visit an aged harbour after walking a few steps in front of the church. This old harbour was used to moor ships to protect them from extreme weather conditions. After the church was abandoned in 1833, it was only in 1964 that a painter was allowed to stay in the monastery and restore it. The restoration was completed in 1982. Visitors can now appreciate the traces of historical architecture in the Church.