Tarsanas

Palaiokastro Monastery
Located to the north of Ano Mera, this 18th century nunnery is a typical example of the monastic architecture of the Cyclades. It takes its name from “Paleokastro”, the neighboring hill, crowned with a medieval castle (early Byzantine, occupied until the time of Gizi), which has its foundations on the remains of an ancient fortress.

This area is also known as one of the two major settlements of the island in ancient time. One can see here, among other things, the old church of Agios Vlassis with its neighboring large dovecote and a prehistoric grave-marker consisting of a single 3-meter-high granite slab.

Windsurf, waves and wind ! The best beach for incredible leaps, waveriding and windsurf. A northern beach located in Panormos Bay with amazing water and sand. From the western side of the beach the landscape seem like a lagoon especially when there is no wind. The beach is divided in two parts by rocks leading to the seashore.

Prehistoric settlements of the Neolithic era where found here, dated from 4,500 BC.

In the same position is likely to be accepted by the prehistoric period and the tomb of Aianta of Lokrou, hero of the Trojan War, worshiped in Mykonos.
To get there, follow the road to Ano Mera, and then the signs to Ftelia. Part of the road is asphalt.

Along the beach and on the laneways road that leads there, there is space for parking of vehicles.

A restaurant can also be found here.