Glynado, Naxos

Name: Glynado
Address: Naxos, Greece

#11 among attractions in Naxos

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Glynado is a community on the island of Naxos, in the Cyclades, Greece. Its population averages at 585 but increases in the summer months. Glynado's inhabitants mainly subside of farming in the fertile plain below the village, known as Leivadia, but have also ventured into hospitality services given its picturesque location sprawled out on a hill top 8 kilometres from the Island's capital Chora. It belongs to the municipality of Naxos. ()

Local name: Γλυνάδο ΝάξουCoordinates: 37°4'19"N, 25°24'4"E

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Nearby attractions include: Archaeological Museum of Naxos, Church of Saint George Diasoritis, Temple of Sangri, Kouroi of Flerio.

2.7 miNW
Collection of prehistoric artifacts
Archaeological Museum of Naxos, Naxos
68 min walk • The Archaeological Museum of Naxos is a window into the ancient history of the Cycladic island of Naxos, Greece. Housed in a historic Venetian building, the museum boasts a comprehensive collection that spans from the Neolithic to the Early Christian periods, offering...
4.4 miE
Church
Church of Saint George Diasoritis, Naxos
113 min walk • Nestled in the verdant valley of Tragea on the enchanting island of Naxos, Greece, lies the Church of Saint George Diasoritis, an exquisite example of Byzantine architecture and religious art. This small, cross-in-square church, adorned with finely preserved frescoes...
3.4 miSE
Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture
Temple of Sangri, Naxos
86 min walk • Nestled within the serene landscapes of Naxos, Greece, the Temple of Sangri stands as an emblematic archaeological site, inviting visitors to delve into the island's ancient past. This historical structure is believed to date back to the Late Archaic period, around the...
2.4 miNE
Ruins, Monuments and statues
Kouroi of Flerio, Naxos
62 min walk • The Kouros of Flerio is 4.7 metre long statue of white Naxian marble, located in a village garden in Melanes, a small village on Naxos, one of the Cycladic islands, in Greece. A second, similar kouros is located in a quarry near Melanes. They each weigh between 5 and 7 tonnes...
4.5 miE
37°3'48"N • 25°28'56"E
Fish & Olive Gallery, Naxos
116 min walk • Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
4.6 miE
Church
Church of Panagia Protothronos, Naxos
117 min walk • The Church of Panagia Protothronos is located in the village of Halki in Tragaia, in the interior of Naxos island in Greece. The church is dedicated to the Annunciation, and was probably an early Christian basilica, of which only the synthronon and the episcopal throne in the semi-circular sanctuary conch survive.
5.5 miE
Locality
Filoti
141 min walk • Filoti is a semi-mountainous village of central Naxos, Greece, with a population of 1,477 residents, located at the foot of Mt. Zas, at an altitude of 400 meters, about 18.2 kilometres from the city of Naxos. It is located on the slopes of two hills and consists of three settlements, Rachidi, Klefaros and Lioiri.
3.1 miNW
Ruins
Portara, Naxos
79 min walk • Portara is the huge marble gate of a hectic temple that began to be built in the 6th century BC. century, probably in honor of the god Apollo, on the island of Naxos. It is located on the islet of "Palatia", or "island of Bacchus"...