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Naousa |
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Naousa, the second biggest village with the greatest fishing fleet in
Cyclades, situated on the northern coast of the island, preserves the beauty
of Venetian architecture. The villages of Ambelas, Santa Maria, Aghioi Anargiroi, Kolimbithres and
Kamares are located close to it, along with some wonderful beaches, such as
Piperi, Fykia, Kolimbithres, Monastiri, Aghioi Anargiroi, Xifara, Langeri,
Santa Maria, Ambelas and Damoulis. Naousa has been developed at the perimeter of the relevant port during
the Byzantine Period. It was fortified with a wall which terminated on a
Venetian bastion (Kastelli), parts of which have been rescued to date and are
points of significant historical and archaeological interest. Please note
that, when the Russians occupied Cyclades, headed by the Orloff family, set
up their headquarters at the Naousa port. Nowadays, the beautiful and protected port of Naousa is always flooded
with fishing vessels and fishermen landing fresh fish and seafood. Naousa is
one of the most beautiful fishing villages in Greece, having preserved its
genuine insular character and cosmopolitan prestige. Today, the old warehouses of the fishermen have been transformed into
taverns, cafés and ouzeris serving fresh sea titbits. Cafés and bars give the
rhythm at night, full with people from the entire island wanting to have fun
until dawn. Walking towards the centre of Naousa, you will discover a network of
narrow alleys, bleached and bright, according to the traditional Cycladic
style, promoting the insular culture and combining with harmony the island’s
lordly and glorious past with the modern present. The people of Naousa are lively people who love having fun, dancing and
singing. Every summer, on the first Sunday of July, they organize wine and
fish festivals. A great feast is the Night of the Corsairs, on 23 August,
with the re-enactment of the village’s pillage by pirates, with fireworks,
music, dance, and a lot of wine and sea titbits for all. Close to Naousa, the visitors can visit six monasteries to admire fine
chancel screens, murals and original architectural styles(Logkovarda monastery,
Ai-Giannis Detis, Metropolitan Church of Koimisis Theotokou (Assumption of
Virgin Mary), Aghios Athanasios monastery, Medieval Church of Aghios
Georgios). Both the Byzantine and the Post-Byzantine periods are reflected on the
old houses and the small but historical churches in the greater area. Moreover, the following sights are open for visits in Naousa:
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