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Hora – Melanes

Hora – Melanes - Kinidaros. On the same road there is a crossroad a just before Agios Thalaleos and the left hand fork leads to Melanes, a village built in one of the most lush, green valley's on the island, where the running water was used to set in motion the now deserted water mills.Near Melanes, at Flerio, there is another half finished statue of a kouros which has been left lying in ...

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Amorgos is 35 nautical miles away from Naxos, but the island's port is very well connected. You can find up to 10 weekly crossings from Naxos to Amorgos, operated by Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, and Small Cyclades Lines. The journey can last anywhere between 1 hour and 4 hours depending on the ferry company and vessel type. Prices usually ...

Marble Quarry

That area is a group of five mountains near the village of Kinidaros which, on our day trip round the island of Naxos, was on the road from the Stavros Keramoti Viewpoint to the Eggares …

Marble Quarries Kinidaros Naxos

One of the best Naxos' sightseeing places are its marble quarries. Naxos' marble, commercially known as Naxos Crystallina, is worldwide known for its unique bright white crystalline nature …

Melanes village

The village of Melanes is about 8km south-east of Chora (Naxos town) on the road to Kinidaros. It is one of Naxos's most ancient settlements, a mountain style village at an altitude of just 63 meters, built in amphitheatric fashion on the slope of a hill overlooking fertile valley with the same name offering good scenery.

White marble suppliers

From ancient Greece to modern civilization and more than 3000 years of history. Naxos white marble continues to share it beauty with the world. Founded in 1986 Naxos marble is the largest quarry owner of Naxos white marble and can produce hundreds of M3 of …

Keramoti village

Keramoti is located right at the centre of Naxos Island at Stavros Keramotis (Keramoti cross), which is the largest intersection of rural roads on the island, roughly 25km from main town Chora (Naxos town). It is surrounded by lots of greenery and High Mountains because it is built deep amid a nature-rich ravine with absolutely charming small ...

Naxos Marble Greece

Greek Marble from Naxos. The company N. Georgakopoulos Sons - A. Sofikitis LTD is an industry of cutting, elaboration and marketing of marble and granite. The Company ... We mostly work with local Naxos marble which we get from the island's quarries. We produce floor tiles, stairs, wall tiles, fireplaces, countertops which can be used in ...

Marble to Marvel: Naxos' Crystalline | Naxos and the Small …

It's almost hard to believe that just one area on Naxos has been the natural resource of marble since prehistoric times. And yet, it is this one group of five mountains near the area known as Kynidaros (a village 400 metres above sea level, and 15km east of Naxos town) that has been supplying local artisans and marble craftsmen — as artifacts found testify — as …

Rina Cave

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Kynidaros Village | Naxos and the Small Cyclades

In the Naxos uplands, about 15km east of main town Chora, the village of Kynidaros carries a rich and tumultuous past, as well as vibrant musical tradition, as highlighted by the numerous events staged here, possibly more frequently than in any other village of Naxos. Kynidaros sits on a rocky hillside, 400m above sea level, next to the island's marble quarry, …

Eggares, Naxos island | Guide of Egares village

Eggares (or Egares) is a small farming village in the midst of a fertile plain just a few kilometers north of Hora (Chora – Naxos town). Most of its 200 permanent residents are farmers. The Eggares plain, accounts for a sizeable part of Naxos's agricultural production due …

Greek Loom Weaving Tradition in Naxos

Your visit in Naxos cannot be considered complete without a visit to an outstanding local handloom weaving shops. Naxos is among the remaining places of Greece that has a significant Greek loom weaving tradition still alive, and produces organic textiles coming from the genius of its master women weavers.From ancient times the women in Naxos have been exceptionally …

Flora | Naxos and the Small Cyclades

The Cyclades in general and Naxos in particular have a rich flora, with mainly European features but also with elements from Western Asia and North Africa. Due to the large number of natural habitats and its significant water resources — at least by Cycladic standards — Naxos boasts a wide variety of species, with more than 963 recorded flowering plants (of …

Kinidaros village

Kinidaros is located very close to the centre of Naxos island, about 15km east of main town Chora (Naxos town) nestled on a rocky hillside and about 400m above sea level. It is situated next to the island's marble quarry surrounded by olive, plane and oak trees and has about 400 permanent inhabitants.

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Naxos

The island of Naxos is the largest island in Cyclades and by far the most fertile among them. It is located in Cyclades and has only recently been touristically developed. ิhe island's sandy beaches, make it an ideal holiday island for travellers who seek a quiet and beautiful place for their vacation. More than 60 villages, most of which are ...

Marble | Naxos and the Small Cyclades

The wide range of Naxos's mineral resources has attracted strong interest since antiquity. The famous marble quarries at Apollonas produced the material for the half-finished …

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Agricultural produce| The wealth of Naxos (Products

The island's valleys, (Eggares, Melanes, Potamia) are covered with fruit bearing trees of every kind. Approximately 40.000 olive trees, grown on Naxos, ensuring the year's oil, an ingredient fundamental to Greek cuisine. In the area of Tragea alone, where the greatest olive grove of the island is located, there are four olive presses.

Greek History | Naxos

The island's quarries produced high-quality marble, which was used for statues, temples, and other artworks. ... Naxos's legacy is preserved through its vibrant cultural life, agricultural production, and efforts to promote and protect its historical sites. Today, Naxos continues to attract tourists and scholars, offering a unique blend of ...

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Naxos: Private Marble Quarry Visit and Sculpting Workshop

Immersive exploration of a private marble quarry, witnessing the intricate process of marble extraction by skilled quarrymen. Hands-on marble sculpting workshop guided by experienced …

Marble quarries in Naxos, Greece | Greeka

Discover Naxos Marble quarries: Information and photos of Marble quarries in Kinidaros, Naxos. (+30) 211 85 03 006. Ferry Tickets; Tailor Made; Island Hopping ... and all around Naxos and the surrounding islands. The marble of Naxos is highly priced due to its less porous nature, which leads to more durability against erosion and staining ...

Naxos's Geomorphology | Naxos and the Small Cyclades

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Komiaki

Komiaki - Apollonas. The left hand route comes to the village of Komiaki (43 km from Hora) built at a height of 700m. Within a small distance from the village (10 minutes on foot) has been found a rare, for the island's data, Mycenaean domed tomb, which you may visit (there is an inscription on the main road).The surrounding area of Komiaki (Koronida) has an abundant supply of …

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Naxos: A Quick Overview. Naxos is one of the most historically significant islands in the Cyclades archipelago of Greece. The island's long and rich history dates back to ancient times. It was once inhabited by the great Mycenaean civilization, which was a starting point for the island's pinnacle reputation as a civil trade centre in later ...