Walk to the valley of Kalamitsia with the great palace
Published on :A visit to the valley of Kalamitsia with the palace of the Jesuit monks will take you to another period of humanity. But it is also a beautiful valley with dozens of plants and flowers. Head towards the road leading to the villages in the center of the island and at the first junction you […]
Melanes
Published on : 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 […]
Waterfalls in Naxos? Indeed there are
Published on :One of them is located in the Agios Georgios area, in the village of Melanes. Directions: You take the road to the villages that are the center of the island. At the first junction you are heading left towards Melanes / Potamia. At the next junction you still stay left and follow the signs to […]
Walking route: Kourounohori – Myli – Kouros
Published on :Duration: 1 hour Δifficulty: 3/10 Starting from the parking of Kourounohori, you walk along the entire village. You pass in front of the church of Christ – the Metamorphosis of Sotiros – and descend into an orchard in the table that King Othonas occupied and carved his coat of arms. Going forward, you meet the […]
Traditional rooster in tomato sauce with thick spaghetti!
Published on :It is a local specialty and you will definitely hear it being mentioned by the locals. And the name of this “traditional rooster”. If you ask a Naxian where you will taste the best, they will definitely tell you at Melanes! A village renowned for this particular recipe with thick spaghetti. Directions: Head towards the […]
A traditional festival in Melanes
Published on :On 30 June, celebrating the Apostles After the Divine Liturgy, traditional treats are given to the visitors while in the evening traditional feasts follow in the Melanes taverns
The palace of the Jesuit monks in Kalamitsia
Published on :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 […]
The giant statues of Kouros and Kori in Melanes
Published on :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 […]
Κι όμως η Νάξος έχει και καταρράκτες!
Published on :Ένας απ’ αυτούς βρίσκεται στη περιοχή Αι Γιώργης, στο χωριό Μέλανες. Διαδρομή: Παίρνεις τον δρόμο προς τα χωριά που βρίσκονται κέντρο του νησιού. Στην πρώτη διασταύρωση κινείσαι αριστερά με κατεύθυνση προς Μέλανες/Ποταμιά. Στην επόμενη διασταύρωση εξακολουθείς να παραμένεις αριστερά και ακολουθείς τις ταμπέλες προς Μέλανες. Φτάνεις στο πάρκινγκ του χωριού. Περπατάς στο δρομάκι του χωριού […]