Agios Ahilleios-Saint Achilles

The island of Prespes Lakes, Agios Ahileios 

The island of St. Achilles under in the Municipality of Prespa,and is the municipal district Saint Achillion with the village Pyli of Prespa, and is located 60 km from Florina, 65 km from Kastoria.

The namesake settlement is built in Little Prespa at 853 m altitude and according to the 2001 census permanent residents of the island are 28 and of Pyli 116! Main occupation of the inhabitants are : fishing ,νlivestock,agriculture and turism.

As in other villages of Prespa, so to St. Achilles, a trademark of Wide Area are the sources.

In addition, the region has a large ecosystem with rich biodiversity such as oak, bears, agriogourouna, wolves, deer, hawks, jays, woodpeckers, etc.

But the wonders do not stop here.Unexplored caves pop up while the island offers a special view as sites Daseri and Lilies, falling into it.

At the same time, the region is famous for the church of the island, which dates to the late 10th century.It is one of the largest basilicas in Greece and for this reason it gave its name to the island. In the church is the tomb of St. Achilles, where it was transferred from Larisa, the relics of the bishop of the Bulgarian Tsar Samuel.

Remarkable religious monument is also the monastery of Panagia purpura (16th c.)The faith of the local people is confirmed by the number of churches that are built on the island.

In celebration of the church, performed divine service with highly emotional nature.

The cultural events "Prespia" taking place on the island is a special experience for the visitor.