The Ionian island of Kefalonia is know for its green mountains and sumptuous pebble beaches. Well, Xi Beach has neither – instead you’ll find white cliffs and a reddish-orange sand.
Xi is located on the Paliki Peninsula on the west coast of the island. In ancient times the clay was known for its medicinal properties. There days there are a few sunloungers and beach bars – it’s a popular stop with daytrippers and also for families.
If spirituality entices you along with meditative chants and riveting discussions with monks and nuns fascinate you, monasteries are your peaceful retreats. Housing monks and nuns, monasteries are a place to live in seclusion where the inhabitants explore faith. An array of religions has monasteries, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism, where the people who chose this path believe in living humbly. The Greek root meaning of the term “monastery” itself signifies living alone. Not everyone can adopt such a lifestyle, albeit experiencing it for a while can bestow peace to the soul. This is a guide to remote monasteries on earth.
