Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Moraitis Winery
WINERY
( 22840 51350;
www.moraitiswines.gr
; 10am-3.30pm Mon-Sat)
Pressing grapes since
1910, the Moraitis family has got it down to a fine art. Tour the original stone cellars and
consider early contraptions and equipment before sitting down for a taste. The white
Meltemi is particularly good. The winery is an easy walk southeast of the centre.
Folklore Museum
MUSEUM
( 22840 52284; admission €1.80; 9am-1pm & 7-9pm May-Sep)
Housed in a traditional
home, this small museum offers an eyeful of traditional dress and old island photos. It's
inland from the main square, behind the church.
Kokou Riding Centre
HORSE RIDING
( 22840 51818;
www.kokou.gr
)
The well- established Kokou has 2½-hour morning rides
(€50), where you get to venture on horseback into the sea, and 1½-hour evening rides
(€35). They'll collect you from Naoussa's main square for €3.
Tao's Center
MEDITATION
( 22840 28882;
www.taos-greece.com
;
Ambelas)
Tao's is a retreat and meditation
centre located in splendid seclusion on a hilltop east of Naoussa. The centre offers work-
shops and courses in meditation, qi gong, yoga and dance, as well as massage therapies,
all in sympathetic surroundings and with stylish facilities. It also organises activities for
youngsters. It has strong green credentials and runs a popular Asian restaurant. The
centre can be reached by turning off the main road to Ambelas and then following con-
spicuous signs along a mainly surfaced track.
Sleeping
Young Inn
HOSTEL $
( 6976415232;
www.young-inn.com
; dm/d €20/60; )
With basic dorm rooms and an
activity-packed calendar, this is Naoussa's international backpackers hub. It's located to
the east of the harbour, beyond Naoussa's cathedral.
Hotel Kalypso
HOTEL $$$
( 22840 51488;
www.kalypso.gr
;
Agi Aargiri Beach; s/d incl breakfast €80/120; )
Right on the beach, this older complex has been given a makeover and has a surprisingly
chic lounge, simple, spotless rooms with homey touches and plenty of ocean views.
