Naxos Acropolis of Panormos

This monument has been declared historic and preserved. It is located south of Moutsouna, at the end of the road that crosses large part of coastal Naxos. In 10min walking on Panormos beach you reach the ruins of the prehistoric acropolis at Korfari of Amygdalies. Above the hill there are remains of houses, walls and deserted buildings from a very old settlement. The scenery is magnificent and the view of Koufonisia is gorgeous. Acropolis is early Cycladic and dates back to the end of the 3rd millennium B.C. It was discovered in 1963 by the archaeologist Mr. Christos Ntoumas, excavation leader in Akrotiri of Santorini for many successive years.

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