About
The Holy Monastery of Saint John Chrysostom on Naxos is described on Greek Orthodox religious-tourism coverage as the only monastery in Greece dedicated to St John Chrysostom—a women’s monastery on Grotta hill northeast of Chora (~3 km), with amphitheatrical Aegean views. Sources state continuous liturgical life since 1280 as a white fortress-like island complex (low timbered gate and machicolation from pirate times), a strong square tower with the Chapel of St Nicholas, and a katholikon with carved iconostasis and notable icons (including an 1818 enthroned Chrysostom icon). Local folklore cites 1606 foundation with renovations noted in 1753, 1757 and 1777 inscriptions.
On the island
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Olive Mill Tasting & Cafe Kaloxilos
Ergostasio in Kaloxylos is the old olive press of Markos Vallindras; the site traces it to a hand press set up in 1880. Visitors are shown how olive oil was made there a century ago, and the building also holds a historic electricity generator.
Eggares Olive Oil Museum
The Eggares Olive Oil Museum is located in the village of Eggares, about 7 km from Naxos Town. Housed in a restored traditional olive press, the museum showcases the history of olive oil production on Naxos, with original stone mills, wooden presses, and tools dating back centuries. Visitors can learn about traditional pressing techniques and sample local olive oil products.
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Back to the Roots Naxos
Back to the Roots offers hikes and farm visits on Naxos, including an old olive grove and time with their donkeys. They also run seasonal events around local work and outdoor life.