Naxos, GreeceVilla Matina

Villa Matina; Two beautiful stone built traditional houses in Potamia Surrounded by fruit tree orchards, make it a choice for lovers of nature In the fertile valley of Potamia, right next to the beautiful village of Ano Potamia, traditional Villa Matina offers a beautiful accommodation for relaxing and memorable vacation. It is a refurbished stoned property (built in 1920), according to the traditional architecture and decoration. Villa Matina consists from two independed properties, which can accommodate from 4 up to 8 persons. They are fully equipped and they are ideal for those who wish to enjoy relaxed holidays in a beautiful surrounding close to the nature.

Potamia is a group of three very nice villages (Ano Potamia, Mesi Potamia and Kato Potamia). They are located in a lush green valley that offers relaxation in a beautiful surrounding. Potamia is in a verdant valley with ravine streams and it is ideal for walks.

Villa Matina is situated at a stunning location in Ano Potamia, in the midst of an idyllic environment with abundant waters and lush gardens. It is accessed on foot from the entrance of the village.

A standout feature in Ano Potamia is the square with the old water font, next to the chapel of Agios Ioannis Theologos (1799), while one of the 14 old watermills situated on the outskirts of the settlement has been restored and can be visited. The unfinished archaic stone statue of Kore –a mythical female figure- is seen in the upper part of the village (Upper Potamia), on the way to Chalki.

The impressive ruins of Potamia Castle (Apano Kastro), a small fort built by the Venetian Duke of Naxos Marco Sanudo in the 13th century to thwart pirate invasions, are seen on a hilltop on the way to the region of Drymalia.

The most important of the 37 churches in the Potamia area is Agios Mamas, a Byzantine 10th century basilica at Mitropoulos position, on the way to Filoti. The area is a walker’s paradise, with many trails, traditional stone bridges, ponds with ducks and waterfalls in the winter months. Potamia is about 9 km from Naxos Town.

Property Registry Number:1023665