Cultural site

Raftis islet, Porto Rafti

Raftis Statue

Monumental ancient statue on Raftis islet; the identity of the figure remains debated.

The story

Look towards the islet of Raftis at the entrance to the bay. The monumental seated statue there has inspired travellers and local stories for centuries. Its popular association with a tailor gave rise to a familiar explanation of Porto Rafti’s name, but the sculpture’s original identity remains debated. Keep the legend and the archaeological question separate as you enjoy this distinctive landmark of the coast.

Raftis Statue
Sources (1)
  1. bearsarchaeologicalproject.org · phantom-threads-the-rafti-and-its-port

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