Landmark· Donoussa· Greece — Cyclades
Mersini Village (Donoussa)
37° 5.9′ N · 25° 49.7′ E
A tiny hillside village on Donoussa's steep eastern slope, unusual in the Cyclades for its spring of running water beside an ancient plane tree, with fruit trees, vegetable gardens and views to Amorgos.
Practical
naxos.gr: low, flat-roofed houses; the spring next to an age-old plane tree (old folk said its water came from Ikaria); two tavernas serve food all day in summer; Agia Sophia church on the hilltop celebrates on 17 September; a footpath leads to Livadi and Fykio beaches. donoussa.gr: full of springs, fruit trees and gardens, with a breathtaking view. By road it is about 3 km east of Stavros; island minibus or walk.
Best for
Walking up for spring water and a view
Nearby
- I Kori tou Michali (Mersini, Donoussa)Right here
- Mersini Spring & Livadi Path (Donoussa)0.1 NM away
- Tzi-Tzi (Mersini, Donoussa)0.1 NM away
- Fykio Beach (Donoussa)0.5 NM away
- Livadi Beach (Donoussa)0.5 NM away
- Fokospilia (Donoussa)0.7 NM away
- Kedros Beach (Donoussa)1.2 NM away
- Kedros Beach Bar (Donoussa)1.2 NM away