What to do and see in Kastraki, Greece: The Best Places and Tips

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The elegant Fish & Olive gallery was opened in 2006 by Mrs Niki Goulandris. Here, the hand-made ceramics and jewellery of Katharina Bolesch and Alexander Reichardt are displayed to their greatest effect. As well as the exclusive work of these accomplished artists, the gallery also presents paintings, etchings gouaches andaquarelles by national and international artists as well as lithographs by Fish & Olive Creations, lamps and sculptures in Naxian marble and unique olive tree sculptures in metal. FISH & OLIVE ART OF THE AEGEAN The boutique outlet for the Fish & Olive brand is located at the heart of Halki a few steps away from the Fish & Olive Gallery. The boutique stocks the exclusive ceramics of Katharina Bolesch and the jewellery of Alexander Reichardt. Also available are exclusive olive wood products as well as finest quality cotton T-shirts and cookery aprons featuring Fish & Olive design motifs. The boutique is also the exclusive outlet in the Cyclades for the award-winning extra-virgin olive oil produced by the Mercouri family from their biodynamic olive groves in the Peloponnese. INTERNATIONAL Exhibitions INTERNATIONAL Exhibitions The work of Fish & Olive Creations is celebrated worldwide. The latest news is that Fish & Olive will have major exposure this year (2017) at one of the world's great aquarium and exhibition centres, The Deep, in the UK city of Hull, which is this year's UK City of Culture. Alexander has been selected as one of six artists each of whose work will be exhibited for a two-month period throughout the year in a celebration of the world's oceans and marine environment. The year will culminate with Alexander's exhibition in November/December 2017. The works of Fish & Olive were exhibited, in January 2013, at the National Art Center in Tokyo, representing Greece. In 2007, a major exhibition of Katharina's work was staged at the Design Museum (iittala Group, Arabia Museum) in Helsinki. Katharina's ceramics were displayed at the Academy of Athens during the 2004 Olympic Games and have been featured at the United Nations in New York. Alexander's work has close associations with the Goulandris Natural History Museum in Athens and the prestigious Cretaquarium.

Three windmills, on a small hill overlooking the entrance to the village, are a landmark. Built in the 19th century, they are a distinct form of Cycladic architecture.

Ride with the Gods offers a unique experience in water sports, WINDSURFING, KITESURFING and STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING. Join us in to learn how to tame the Aegean waves and experience the excitement of Surfing in the land of gods. Naxos holds a special place in Greek mythology as the Gods of Olympus, particularly Apollo, Dionysus, Demetra and Zeus were regulars here.

the Local professional kitesurfing school located in Mikri Vigla, Naxos. We offer IKO approved kite lessons from beginner to advanced level and equipment rentals for confident riders. Our first priority is safety and contentment of our customers. All equipment used in the lessons is regularly checked and well suited to the student and weather conditions. Our IKO school is one of the three places in Greece that also organizes Instruction Training Courses for those who want to become kitesurfing instructors, dedicate their life to the sport and work worldwide (check regularly our IKO training calendar).