Heading for the Tragea valley from Naxos port the visitor is struck by the change in scenery.

Vourvouria is a small, picturesque village in central Naxos, situated in a fertile area between two small rivers.

According to one version, the name Vourvouria is derived from the word vourla –the reeds that grow in abundance by the rivers.

Galini is a small farming village on Naxos built in amphitheatric fashion on the western side of the Eggares valley, with pretty houses and well-tended flower gardens.