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...

The small and picturesque church of Panagia Mirtidiotissa is located on a rocky reef in the old port of Naxos Town, Cyclades. On top of it, the locals built this small church to protect the ships coming in and out of the port. Right next to the church, three trees grow. The locals highly esteem this small church and many Read more...

The Castle of Naxos Town is actually the old Venetian town. Along with the Tower of Glezos, it served as a protective shield to the impregnable fortress of Sanoudos in Chora of Naxos, and was originally built under the supervision of Markos II Sanoudos (the Venetian conqueror after whom it was named), who came along with the establishment of Frank Read more...

The Naxos Folk Art Museum is located in the picturesque village of Apiranthos. It was initially established in 1966 and was renovated in 1987. It covers three rooms and is designed to look like the exact interior of a village house as it was in the 18th and early 19th century. It houses all kinds of folk items, including clothes, Read more...

Besides Apollonas and Melanes, the locals discovered yet another impressive Kouros in a lying position within a field in the Flerio area (also near Melanes village, in a walking distance from the other Kouros), and archeologist research shows that this statue dates back to 570 BC. Its height is one of the most impressive features, reaching almost 6 meters, while Read more...

Chimaros Tower is one of the important monuments in Naxos. Along with Portara, this is a point of reference for the island, located between Filoti village and Kalandros beach. In this secluded and impressive location is an imposing tower of 15 m tall today, although its original height was 17m. Constructed in the 4th century BC, this round tower has Read more...