MONI

MONI-INFO

Moni is Greek village of Naxos municipality Naxos and Small cyclades Naxos Regional Unit of the Regional Law. Aegean (in Figure Kallikratis). 

Formerly owned by the former province of Cyclades Naxos. From 1999 to 2010, according to the then administrative division of Greece was the seat of the municipality Drymalia community. From January 1, 2011 is based on its own local community of the same name, the municipal unit Drymalia, municipality Naxos and Small Cyclades. 
Located in the center of the island, east of the village Kinidaros, Apeiranthou west, south and north Keramotis Tragaia, built on a slope at an altitude of 600 m., With panoramic views of the basin of Tragaia. 

Left the monastery, rising copper, is the mountain "Prophet Elijah" and the right mountain 'Lantern. "The village's name comes from the Byzantine monastery there in the region now Byzantine church of Panagia "Drosiani." The monastery of Panagia Drosiani and was known from ancient times, emerged from the archaeological work done and over several years, the 1970 is the Byzantine style and dates from the 4th to 6th centuries. The village is well worth the visit, the visitor, the "pit" where they are kept in very good condition washing Community. There is a primary school and the village church is dedicated to St. Fotini. The locals called "Moniati and Moniatisses" and are approximately 300, while during the summer months increased significantly with holidaymakers. 

The Moniati was one of the best 'masons' stone treatment and because of the fertile soil and the many waters of the region kaliergoun in orchards (the so-called "Mesonisia" because they are in the middle of the island) zarzavatika the best on the island. The Moniatisses is the best weavers loom and the village is up and running the club weavers Convent Naxos. Agricultural products produced are of excellent quality (potatoes, tomatoes, olive oil, herbs, etc.) as well as livestock products (cheese and meat).