Azalas
Azalas
Azalas
Azalas
Azalas
Azalas
View from above
View from above
View from above
… here you can simply relax and enjoy! …
… here you can simply relax and enjoy! …
The island of Naxos with its diverse landscape 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.
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 every epoch of the island’s history by visiting its monuments and the 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.
As largest island of the Cyclades and being relatively rich in water Naxos is home to an abundant flora: more than 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.
Here you find the latest articles about Azalas and Naxos.
In the category “News” I may publish for example an article about 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.
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The island of Naxos with its diverse landscape 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.
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 every epoch of the island’s history by visiting its monuments and the 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.
As largest island of the Cyclades and being relatively rich in water Naxos is home to an abundant flora: more than 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.
In the category “News” you find the latest articles about Azalas and Naxos. Here I may publish for example an article about plant- or animal species that I find 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.
The island of Naxos with its diverse landscape 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.
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 every epoch of the island’s 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.
As largest island of the Cyclades and being relatively rich in water Naxos is home to an abundant flora: more than 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.
Here you find the latest articles about Azalas and Naxos.
In the category “News” I may publish for example an article about plant- or animal species that I find 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.
In the Holiday homes Azalas you can fully immerse yourself into the unique atmosphere of the Cyclades:
at the beach with its crystal clear water, on a hiking tour through a silent lonely valley, or in the evening enjoying a glass of wine under the amazing stars of the Aegean.
In Azalas the authentic greek lifestyle with its hospitality, its philosophy and its traditions is still alive. Here you can leave worries and stress behind, practice wholesome idleness and simply enjoy each day – the sun, the sea, the wind.
In the Holiday homes Azalas you can fully immerse yourself into the unique atmosphere of the Cyclades:
at the beach with its crystal clear water, on a hiking tour through a silent lonely valley, or in the evening enjoying a glass of wine under the amazing stars of the Aegean.
In Azalas the authentic greek lifestyle with its hospitality, its philosophy and its traditions is still alive. Here you can leave worries and stress behind, practice wholesome idleness and simply enjoy each day – the sun, the sea, the wind.
What best memories will you take home?
Azalas lies nearly at the end of the road, but it is the doorway to an enchanting corner of the Earth: It calls you to marvel at a sunrise, to explore the rich nature, to participate in the firing of the wood oven, or simply to enjoy your time around the cottage.
Pure relaxation!
Katja
Azalas means to me: Astrid and Nikos and their family with great knowledge and great hearts, divine nature, divine peace.
There is no place where I can find to myself and unwind like here in Azalas.
Friederike
Life, in it’s purest form
Norman
Azalas has become a second home for us since 2004. We, our children and our grandchildren visited Azalas around 20 times.
Astrid and Nikos always welcomed us warmly, let us participate in their life and provided us with fresh fish, fruit, vegetables, wine, bread, music – in short: hospitality XL
The quiet, the wonderful view of the sea, what could one want more? Not to forget also the many hiking tours following Astrid’s tips.
Waltraut
Azalas means to me quiet, freedom, nature, hospitality.
Daniela
Already after our first stay with you we did not know anymore where else to travel. By now we have been in Azalas eight times…
And we will come again!
Christoph
Azalas: simply amazing!! And so diverse – each time we discover something new. Every year we look forward to our visit with you!
Susanne
Azalas is for us the place where we want to stay forever. But the best of it is you, the people who made it into what it is.
Andrey
The home was really perfect in every way, and what a fantastic sunrise I got to see every day! Your hospitality was amazing, I felt so welcome.
Gretchen
descending over the mountains to the sea, far in the east, where the sun appears early on the horizon.
azalas !
inhaling the strong scent of herbs. strange stones and light in front of your eyes, letting the sound of the waves be in the hearing.
a hint of paradise lost.
michaela and albrecht