Not far from the village of Aliki, about 25 kilometers south of Limenas is working female monastery of the Archangel Michael - the biggest and most famous temple of the Greek island of Thassos, built in honor of his patron.

It is believed that the monastery was founded by Luke monk in 830, though the exact date is not known. The first official written sources that mention the monastery date back to the late 13th century. Today, the monastery of the Archangel Michael is in charge of the monastery Philotheus from the Holy Mount Athos.

Monastery of the Archangel Michael is situated at an altitude of 250 meters above sea level on the edge of a steep cliff of picturesque, from the top of which offers breathtaking panoramic views of the vast expanses of the Aegean sea and the distance rising above Mount Athos. Holy Monastery built as a fortress and impresses with its grandeur and beauty. The monastery has a main KATHOLIKON, built in 1834, two small chapels (St. Ephrem and St. Gerasimos), monastic cells and guest rooms, as well as workshops, where the nuns are engaged in icon painting, sewing church vestments and embroidery.

The monastery houses many valuable religious relics and important historical documents. But the main shrine of the monastery is part of the "Holy nail" with the Cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. This important Christian relic temple attracts a huge number of pilgrims from all over the world.

Today, the monastery of the Archangel Michael is one of the main attractions of the island of Thassos. His stunningly beautiful temple extraordinary peaceful atmosphere and nuns, offers a rare warmth and hospitality will certainly leave you only positive emotions. We should not forget that visiting a temple you must adhere to the dress code. However, at the entrance you will be given all the necessary (long trousers, skirts, etc.).