Breathtaking Views and a Nail-Biting Drive
The view over the eastern island is absolutely stunning. This former monastery, in addition to the main building, features two major landmarks: a large stone cross perched on a cliff away from the monastery, and a colossal 30-meter statue of Jesus atop a pillar on the same cliff as the monastery. Inside, you'll find a restroom, a vending machine for chilled drinks, and a small hostel. There also seems to be a café or restaurant, though we didn’t visit it.
You can walk around and enjoy the scenery, but my husband and I struggled to fully appreciate it due to the dizzying heights—we nearly panicked. While we’ve handled places like the Eiffel Tower with only mild vertigo, this was on a completely different level. I wouldn’t recommend it for kids under six years old.
The journey up was incredibly nerve-racking. As a family of six, we used a minivan and, thankfully, the road was almost empty. I can’t imagine handling oncoming traffic here. The drive is full of tight curves, and we stayed in second gear the entire way. Ensure your brakes are in top condition, because while the climb is stressful, the descent is exponentially worse.