Ράχη Πολιχνίου (Σαγκρίου Νάξου)

Ράχη Πολιχνίου (Σαγκρίου Νάξου) is a nature reserve in Small Cyclades, Cyclades, South Aegean Islands. Ράχη Πολιχνίου (Σαγκρίου Νάξου) is situated nearby to the hamlet Kastraki, as well as near the village Ano Sangri.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Temple of Sangri and Tower of Oskelos.

Temple of Sangri

Photo: Oltau, CC BY 3.0.

The Temple of Sangri is a Late Archaic Greek temple on the Cycladic island of Naxos in the area of Gyroulas, about 1.5 km south of Ano Sangri. The temple was built around 530 BC and is one of the earliest Ionic temples.

Tower of Oskelos

Manor estate

Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Tower of Oskelos is a manor estate.

Sangri commune

Park

Photo: Carlo Pelagalli, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Sangri commune is a park.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vivlos and Mikri Vigla.

Vivlos

Village

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Tripodes or Vivlos is one of the largest villages located in southwestern Naxos. It is situated on the southwest beach road of the island, about 8 km from Chora and Plaka beach.

Mikri Vigla

Hamlet

Mikri Vigla is a small village on the Greek island of Naxos famed for its nearby beaches. It is located about 18 km south of the city of Naxos. Its popular nearby beaches include Parthena, located to the north and 600 meters long, and Limanaki, to the west that goes on for 3200 meters till Kastraki village.