Azalas
Azalas
Azalas
Welcome in Azalas!
In one of the most beautiful areas of Naxos we rent four Holiday homes, built in the traditional way from natural stone, situated directly at the Aegean sea next to a beautiful small sand beach.
The establishment belongs to the small settlement of Agios Dimitris on the quiet and sparsely populated east coast of Naxos, three kilometers to the north of the picturesque harbour village of Moutsouna.
Welcome in Azalas!
In one of the most beautiful areas of Naxos we rent four Holiday homes, built in the traditional way from natural stone, situated directly at the Aegean sea next to a beautiful small sand beach.
The establishment belongs to the small settlement of Agios Dimitris on the quiet and sparsely populated east coast of Naxos, three kilometers to the north of the picturesque harbour village of Moutsouna.
Our cottages, each for 2 to 4 persons, are built in the traditional way from natural stone. They are beautifully furnished with marble and wood. For the hot summer days they are equipped with air conditioning; in the winter they can be heated by a fireplace. Each cottage has its own veranda with a wonderful view of the Aegean sea.
The cottages lie on a property of 7.000 sqm among olive trees, vineyards and vegetable gardens. An idyllic little sandy beach directly adjacent to the property invites you to take a refreshing swim.
… here you can simply relax and enjoy! …
Our Holiday homes
Our cottages, each for 2 to 4 persons, are built in the traditional way from natural stone. They are beautifully furnished with marble and wood. For the hot summer days they are equipped with air conditioning; in the winter they can be heated by a fireplace. Each cottage has its own veranda with a wonderful view of the Aegean sea.
The cottages lie on a property of 7.000 sqm among olive trees, vineyards and vegetable gardens. An idyllic little sandy beach directly adjacent to the property invites you to take a refreshing swim.
… here you can simply relax and enjoy! …
Landscape and Nature
The island of Naxos with its diverse landscape and rich nature offers many possibilities for excursions: You can climb the highest mountain of the Cyclades, hike through scenic valleys with terraces, vineyards and olive trees, or visit remote coves along the coast or the enchanted springs and rivers of the island.
In spring the whole island is in flower. Mountains and valleys are populated with many interesting birds, insects and reptiles. Also it is always worthwhile to explore the coast and to meet some of the fascinating inhabitants of the sea.
History and monuments
Naxos looks back onto a long and fascinating past: The island has been inhabitated since the stone age, and many remains, artefacts and ruins from all the different epochs are still preserved today. We can get a glimpse of the island’s culture and history by visiting its monuments and museums.
As largest island of the Cyclades, Naxos played an important role during many epochs: It was for example an important centre during the Cycladic culture in Early bronze age, known for its amazing marble idols, during the Archaic epoch, when the large temples of the island were constructed, and in the late Medieval times, when Naxos was seat of the Venetian Duchy of the Archipelago.
The flora of Naxos
As largest island of the Cyclades and being relatively rich in water, Naxos is home to an abundant flora: over 1000 species have been recorded on the island. Of these we present more than 700 on this web site, with many informative and beautiful photos and detailed descriptions of the characteristics, the distribution and properties of the plants.
For people who are interested in plants we offer (mostly in spring) tours and excursions, either around Azalas or as a hike in the mountains, along some valley or through the old cultural landscape.
News from Azalas and Naxos
In the category “News from Azalas” you find the latest articles about Azalas and Naxos. Here I may publish for example an article about a plant- or animal species that I meet for the first time, about a monument or an archaeological site that we visited or about a memorable hike.
And sometimes I simply share a special moment with my readers – a picture of a beautiful sunrise, of snow in the mountains or of an impressive rainfall.
Landscape and Nature
The island of Naxos with its diverse landscape and rich nature offers many possibilities for excursions: You can climb the highest mountain of the Cyclades, hike through scenic valleys with terraces, vineyards and olive trees, or visit remote coves along the coast or the enchanted springs and rivers of the island.
History and monuments
Naxos looks back onto a long and fascinating past: The island has been inhabitated since the stone age, and many remains, artefacts and ruins from all the different epochs are still preserved today. We can get a glimpse of the island’s culture and history by visiting its monuments and museums.
The flora of Naxos
As largest island of the Cyclades and being relatively rich in water, Naxos is home to an abundant flora: over 1000 species have been recorded on the island. Of these we present more than 700 on this web site, with many informative and beautiful photos and detailed descriptions of the characteristics, the distribution and properties of the plants.
News from Azalas and Naxos
In the category “News from Azalas” you find the latest articles about Azalas and Naxos. Here I may publish for example an article about a plant- or animal species that I meet for the first time, about a monument or an archaeological site that we visited or about a memorable hike.
Landscape and Nature
The island of Naxos with its diverse landscape and rich nature offers many possibilities for excursions: You can climb the highest mountain of the Cyclades, hike through scenic valleys with terraces, vineyards and olive trees, or visit remote coves along the coast or the enchanted springs and rivers of the island.
In spring the whole island is in flower. Mountains and valleys are populated with many interesting birds, insects and reptiles. Also it is always worthwhile to explore the coast and to meet some of the fascinating inhabitants of the sea.
History and monuments
Naxos looks back onto a long and fascinating past: The island has been inhabitated since the stone age, and many remains, artefacts and ruins from all the different epochs are still preserved today. We can get a glimpse of the island’s culture and history by visiting its monuments and the museums.
As largest island of the Cyclades, Naxos played an important role in the area: It was for example an important centre during the Cycladic culture in Early bronze age, known for its amazing marble idols, during the Archaic epoch when the large temples of the island were constructed and in the late Medieval times when Naxos was seat of the Venetian Duchy of the Archipelago.
The flora of Naxos
As largest island of the Cyclades and being relatively rich in water, Naxos is home to an abundant flora: over 1000 species have been recorded on the island. Of these we present more than 700 on this web site, with many informative and beautiful photos and detailed descriptions of the characteristics, the distribution and properties of the plants.
For people who are interested in plants we offer (mostly in spring) tours and excursions, either around Azalás or as a hike in the mountains, along some valley or through the old cultural landscape.
News from Azalas and Naxos
In the category “News from Azalas” you find the latest articles about Azalas and Naxos. Here I may publish for example an article about a plant- or animal species that I meet for the first time, about a monument or an archaeological site that we visited or about a memorable hike.
And sometimes I simply share a special moment with my readers – a picture of a beautiful sunrise, of snow in the mountains or of an impressive rainfall.
