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The seal sanctuary (Fokospilia) is a sea cave at steep Cape Moschonas on Donoussa’s east: a triangular opening about 40 m wide and 10 m high, with coral-like walls and blue water, used by the Mediterranean monk seal. The municipal page says it was a medieval pirate hideout and is reached only by boat.
On the island
More attraction listings on Donousa
Church of Agia Sophia
Agia Sophia on Donoussa is a whitewashed church with a blue dome, on a hill just outside Merssini, next to the island’s small cemetery. Built after World War II, it celebrates on 17 September; the municipal page says it is reached via the main road to Merssini.
Agios Georgios Chapel
Agios Georgios in Kalotaritissa is Donoussa’s newest church, built in 1985: a whitewashed, elongated chapel with a bell stand. The municipal page notes that Kalotaritissa is connected by road with the island’s other settlements.
Church of Panagia – Ai Giannis
Panagia–Ai Giannis on Donoussa is two basilicas under one bell on a hilltop east of Stavros. The municipal page says Panagia was built first at the end of the 19th century, Ai Giannis was added later, and the church holds a fete on 15 August.
Church of Timios Stavros
Timios Stavros is a whitewashed church with a blue dome and elaborate bell stand in the centre of Stavros, Donoussa’s main village. It was built in 1902 to replace an older church lower on the hill that a storm destroyed; the municipal page says the church celebrates on 14 September.