Duration: 5-6 hours Difficulty: 8/10 On this route that Ms. Katerina Grigoropoulou described us, you will see an imposing Byzantine castle, a pine forest and finally the beach of Panormos. You leave the car near the Chemaros Tower and you go down the road to the left, towards Kalantos. Turn and follow the road as […]
Route: Danakos – Agios Panteleimonas – Agios Ioannis Theologos – Grammata – Danakos Duration: 2 – 3 hours Difficulty: 6/10 It is a walking route full of distinct images and about two hours of walk between lush greens. The unique old churches are worth your attention, as well as a “mytato”, an old building, that […]
Duration: 2 – 3 hours Difficulty: 6/10 On this route, described by Mrs. Katerina Grigoropoulou, you will enjoy the unique view from above, you will see the largest tree on the island and you will be able, if the season and your mood allow it, to gather wild mountain greens. Almost half an hour after […]
Walking route: Agios Arsenios – Agia Anna ( Hiking) Duration: 1 ώρα Difficulty: 3/10 This route was suggested by the Cultural and Ecological Association of Agios Arsenios of Naxos. Start from the top of Agios Arsenios and end up at Agia Anna beach. Before you begin, you have to buy water, because the whole route […]
Duration: 4 to 6 hours Difficulty: 8/10 This route was described by Katerina Grigoropoulou and told us that it is magnificent: You see the mountainous Naxos, rich vegetation, caves, churches and of course the two villages: Tsikalario and Kynidaros. So let’s see what is the route she suggested . You start from the village of […]
The villages of Chemaros and Tsikalario are 17.4 km east of Naxos Town. Although it is one of the small villages of the island, they have a rich history and excellent locations for the visitor to discover. Their characteristic feature is the large areas of greenery and crops. History and Monuments: At the entrance […]
The village of Melanes is 8 km east of Naxos Town. It is a village with lush vegetation and great history. Melanes’ taverns are famous for the coq au vin ( rooster in wine) made with thick pasta and vension. Characteristic of the village beyond the rich vegetation are the running waters and the […]
Damarionas is located 17 km southeast of Naxos Town. It is built at the foot of Mount Rachi, in a verdant area and is characterized as a traditional settlement due to its unique architecture. History and Monuments: Damariona is estimated began to be built in 1400 AD. Some scholars argue that the village was […]
Skado is 34 km northeast of Naxos Town. It is a village “drowned” in the green. Its traditional houses sprout through the dense vegetation and you seem to be “hidden” within the unique natural landscape. History and Monuments: In rich vegetation it is said that it owes its name because it is considered to have […]
Mesi’s village is located 32.1 km northeast of Naxos Town. It is a verdant and scenic village with rich traditions lost through the centuries. History and Monuments: The village of Mesi was named after its geographical location: It is located in the middle( mesi) of the distance from the villages Skados and Apollonas. The […]