In a lovely location, between Mesi and Ano Potamia, is the traditional watermill of Giannis Drillis. As in the past, this watermill belonged to Stylianos Grillakis, it is also known as the Gryllakis Watermill. The surrounding region is a truly relaxing spot, with lush greenery and water streams. In fact, this stone watermill was constructed on the banks of the Read more...

Welcome to the Eggares Olive Press, one of Naxos’s oldest remaining olive mills. Recently renovated, the Eggares Olive Press dates back to, at least, the late 1800s when it pressed locally-grown olives for the village community. The olive press has been in the Lianos family (the owners) for at least five generations and was recently restored by the well known Read more...

Close to the village of Ano Potamia, there is a hiking path leading to Epano Kastro, also known as the Castle of Tragea or Tsikalario Castle. This path is not easy but totally worth it when you reach up there. At an altitude of 420m, there is an old imposing castle with a view of the valley of Tragea on Read more...

The Garinou Spring is located in a valley behind Kinidaros village, about 40 minutes walk. It is a verdant place with many water turtles. It can be accessible only by a 4×4 car. Read more...

The imposing tower-house of Barozzi-Gratsia was built in the beginning of the 17th century by the Venetian Barozzi family. It is located in the picturesque village of Halki (Chalki) in Naxos, behind the orthodox church of Panagia Protothroni. The earliest written mention of it was found in a report concerning a pirate raid in 1678. The building has undergone gradual Read more...

The beautiful Monastery Tower of Ipsilotera is located outside the village Galini, about 7 km northeast of Chora. This fortified tower remains nowadays the strongest fortress on Naxos, as it seems to protect the island with its high location and strong walls. This monastery tower was constructed in 1660 by Iakovos Kokkos, a nobleman of Christian Orthodox religion who was Read more...