In the green and olive-filled valley of Kalamitsia, near the village of Melanes, lies the imposing palace of the Jesuit monks. Location: The palace of the Jesuit monks is located in the area of Kalamitsia, 2 km from the village of Melanes and 7 km from Chora. History: In 1673, Jesuit monk Rovero Soze chose […]
In the area of Yria, we meet the sanctuary of Dionysus, which is considered by the historians to be the forerunner of the Parthenon. Location: The sanctuary of Dionysus is located in Yria, a few minutes away from the village of Agios Arsenios and about 10 km from Chora. History: In the sanctuary of Dionysos […]
In the area of Fleriο, next to the village of Mylοι, there are parts of the Ancient Aqueduct. It is an important technical work of antiquity with enormous historical value. History: The wider area of the Melanes experienced great prosperity in the 6th and 7th centuries BC due to the marble quarries. Major technical works […]
The “lying” Kouros of Apollonas is a reference point on the island. The impressive marble statue, a symbol of the area and of Naxos, is worth visiting. History: The Kouros of Apollonas is estimated to have been created in the 6th century BC and its length exceeds 10 m. It is “lying down” at the […]
The Tower and the Monastery of Agia, are located in the northern part of Naxos, 6 km before the village of Apollonas. The two imposing buildings are built in a green environment with a breathtaking view of the Aegean Sea. History: The Monastery of Agia or else Ypsiloteras is built at an altitude of 220 […]
The picturesque chapel of Panagia Myrtidiotissa is indissolubly linked to the first welcome in Naxos. And how could it be different, since it is literally next to the point where the ships tie in the port of the island. The chapel of Panagia Myrtidiotissa is built on a small rocky island, which has been widened […]
One of the oldest churches in the Balkans and one of the most important Christian monuments in Naxos is the temple of Panagia Drosiani, located to the south of the Moni village. History: The church Virgin Mary Drosiani is estimated to have been built in the 4th or 6th century. The whole monastery emerged after […]
The outstanding tower-monastery of Fotodoti Christ deserves the attention of the visitor. It is built in an environment of oak trees, fig trees and vineyards, north of the village of Danakos. Access to the monastery takes place on a dirt road. The icon of the imposing tower with the century-old plane tree in the courtyard […]
Impressive and white, the Monastery of Faneromeni, looks out over the Aegean Sea. One of the most important monasteries of the island is located in the area between the villages of Eggares and Keramoti, 16km from Naxos Town. The Holy Monastery is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. History: Its date of construction is lost in […]
The sea of Naxos is one of the most important fishing places in the Aegean Sea. Amateur fishermen will literally find their paradise in the waters. Where to fish octopus Agios Prokopios, Agia Anna, Stelida, Plaka, Pyrgaki, Kastraki, Mikri Vigla Octopus fishing is usually done with boat rackets. The pragarela is a piece of a […]
