The View of Stavros Keramotis

The View of Stavros Keramotis High in the mountains of Naxos, near the village of Keramotis, lies the View of Stavros, one of the island’s most breathtaking spots. At the summit stands the small chapel of the Holy Cross (Timios Stavros), overlooking the island in every direction. From this vantage point, visitors can admire the […]

The Kouros of Flerio- Melanes

The Kouros of Flerio- Melanes Hidden in the lush valley of Melanes, just a few kilometers from the main town of Naxos, lies one of the island’s most intriguing and timeless monuments: the Kouros of Flerio. This colossal marble statue, carved directly from the island’s famous Naxian marble, stands as a silent witness to an […]

The Jesuit Resort at Kalamitsia

The Jesuit Resort at Kalamitsia, Naxos Hidden within the lush valley between the villages of Melanes and Potamia, the Jesuit Resort at Kalamitsia stands as one of Naxos’ most impressive yet little-known monuments. Built in the late 17th century (around 1679–1681) by the Jesuit abbot Robert Saulger, it served both as a countryside retreat and […]

Holy Monastery of Fotodotis Christ, Naxos

Holy Monastery of Fotodotis Christ, Naxos The Holy Monastery of Fotodotis Christ is one of the oldest and most important monastic complexes on the island of Naxos. It stands north of the village of Danakos, at an altitude of about 500 meters, nestled in a landscape of rare natural beauty filled with oak trees, fig […]

Tower of Kokkos

Tower of Kokkos The Tower of Kokkos is located in Lierado, one of the settlements in the Potamia area of Naxos. It is an imposing structure dating back to the 17th century and originally belonged to the Kokkos family, a native Orthodox lineage. On its ground floor, an old watermill has been preserved, and above […]

Upper Castle – Tsikalari Castle

Apano Kastro of Naxos Apano Kastro, also known as Castello de Alto, was the most important fortress of Naxos during the Venetian period. It stands at about 420 meters above sea level, on a steep hill between Potamia and Tragaia, offering a panoramic view over a large part of the island. From this vantage point, […]

ROUTSOUNA WATERFALL-NAXOS

The Routsouna Waterfall in Naxos is one of the island’s most impressive natural sights. It is located near the village of Keramoti, in the northern part of Naxos, nestled in a lush gorge filled with plane trees and running water. The waterfall drops about 15 meters, forming a small pond at its base — perfect […]