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 Monastery of Agios Ioannis Chryssostomos is located on the hill of Grota, 3 kilometers away from Naxos Town, offering a breathtaking panoramic view to the Aegean Sea and the neighboring Cyclades. The monastery has been established in the early 13th century BC and is dedicated to Saint John, while it has been operating as a female abbey ever since. Read more...

Bazeos Tower is one of the most prominent sights in Naxos, located on the main road that connects the Chora with the mountainous villages of Halki and Filoti. Dating back to the 17th century, the castle was built in this peculiar location as an attempt to provide safety to its residents from the frequent pirate attacks that used to take 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 Temple of Demeter on Naxos is located near the village of Sangri. This magnificent temple has been made of the finest quality of Naxos marble and is believed to date back to the 6th century BC. As Demeter was the ancient goddess of grain, people used to build temples to her close to fertile areas. Such a fertile ground Read more...