Κούρος και Κόρη Μελάνων

The giant statues of Kouros and Kori in Melanes

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Two of the most characteristic statues – monuments not only of Naxos but of whole Greece, are Kouros and Kori of Melanes that are in the wider region of Melanes. Location: The two impressive statues are located in Flerio, after the village of Myloi and before the village of Kinidaros, which is about 9 km […]

The Ancient Aqueduct at Flerio

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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 […]

A Greek coffee and homemade sweets between the orchards!

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Greek coffee, under the plane trees, next to a huge goldfish cistern, in a really cool orchard? When coffee is accompanied by traditional sweets, it is sure that everything is done … much better! And all this will be enjoyed just 15 minutes by car from Chora, next to the Kouros of the Melanes. Directions: […]

Το Ιερό των Πηγών στο Φλεριό

The Sanctuary of the springs

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In the wider area of the Melanes, there is the important outdoor archaeological site, the Sanctuary of the Springs. Where is it: The Sanctuary of the Springs is located at Flerio, after the village of Mylοι and a few meters before the place where the Kouros of Melanes is exposed. History: The Sanctuary of the […]