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Potamia - Apiranthos - Moutsouna - Panormos

venezianischer Wohnturm
Gegend um Potamia

The neighbourhood of Potamia is like a green garden with natural sources -beautiful to see.

 

Potamia

Straße in Apiranthos

One of the most beautiful villages is Apiranthos on a hill between vineyards. It is also one of the oldest villages of Naxos. The streets and many walls of the houses are covered with marble. It´s also called the marble village. Easy to find are the venetian tower-houses. Visit one of the four private, worth seeing museums.

Straße in Apiranthos venez. Wohnturm in  Apiranthos
Apiranthos
Blick auf Moutsouna

From Apiranthos a steep, wound road with an amazing view leads to Moutsouna. On this road caution is required. Moutsouna has a little port and a pretty small sand beach.

Moutsouna
Moutsouna
Psili Ammos

Follow the road always along the sea to the south. You will have a view to the small neighbour islands Koufonisi and Danussa. Pass small bays, some of them  are only attainable with a boat, pass the beautiful beach Psili Ammos, where you will find also a few small taverns. Here it is pleasant quiet also in the high season. 

Psili Ammos
Psili Ammos
Blick auf Panormos

The tour ends at the southern point Panormos. Romantically lonely lies this small bay with a palm beach. You should remain here for a while and enjoy.

Panormos
Panormos
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