Naxos Island

Galini is a traditional and quiet and peaceful village, in the verdant Galini Valley, only 10 minutes drive from Naxos Town. The area is surrounded by orchards and farms and the beach is only 1500 metres away from the village.

Eggares is a traditional agricultural village, not very "touched" by tourism. It is situated about 7 Km north of Naxos Town in a lovely and very fertile valley. In the village are few taverns and there is a mini market.

The beach (located in Amitis bay) is nice and sandy and it is not crowded even in high season.

• The Fortress - Monastery of Ypsilotera
  Ypsilotera Virgin is a tower monastery and it is said to be the strongest fortress on the island. It was both a base for operations and a hide place of the region. Inside the tower there is a post-Byzantine church with an excellent temple. The tower of Ypsilotera Virgin was founded in in 1600 by Iakovos Kokkos.
• Eggares Olive Press Museum
  Dates back to 1884, from its press indication, but according to the hearsay of the locals, it's dated before that, probably at the start of the century.
  More info at, www.olivemuseum.com